2 bed property for sale

Church Street, Gamlingay, Sandy SG19

Abode are delighted to offer to market a lovely example of a mid-terraced Victorian property. The quaint cottage is centrally located in Gamlingay opposite the village Church. The living room benefits from a electric stove fire and double glazed sashed windows for a lovely period feel. The fully fitted kitchen dining room leads to a rear entrance hall with additional storage, and the family bathroom. On the first floor we find two double bedrooms. The property benefits from a private rear garden, laid to patio, ideal for summer BBQs. This attractive mid-terraced home is offered to market chain free, viewing is by prior appointment only, please contact Abode to avoid disappointment.

Gamlingay is a charming, historic village in South Cambridgeshire (near the Bedfordshire border), with roots dating back to the Bronze Age and mentioned in the Domesday Book. Its name derives from Old English meaning "an enclosure of Gamela's people." Once a predominantly agricultural settlement owned by colleges like Merton and Downing, it retains a strong community feel with a Conservation Area featuring many listed buildings, including the 13th-century St Mary's Church, thatched cottages, and traditional architecture.
The village offers good local amenities, including shops, a medical centre, pharmacy, post office, a gym, sports fields (football, cricket, tennis, bowling), and the award-winning Gamlingay Eco Hub (a community space with eco-friendly initiatives). There are two notable pubs: The historic The Cock (a 16th-century pub with beams, inglenook fireplace, family-friendly garden, and Greene King ales) and The Wheatsheaf (a welcoming 17th-century pub opposite the church, with inglenook fire, games room, garden, regular ales, and praised for its food and atmosphere). Cafes and other eateries are available in local shops or the Eco Hub, with nearby options in surrounding areas.
For education, the main school is Gamlingay Village Primary (on Station Road), which serves ages roughly 4?11 as part of The Cam Academy Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024, report published September 2024) confirms it continues to be a Good school.
Gamlingay has no active train station (the old one closed in 1968 as part of the Varsity Line), but nearby options include:

Sandy station (about 6?8 miles away, on the East Coast Main Line with fast services to London King's Cross and Peterborough).
St Neots station (around 8?10 miles).
Biggleswade station (similar distance, also on the East Coast Main Line).

Overall, Gamlingay combines rural peace, community spirit, and convenient access to larger towns and cities, making it a popular spot for families and those seeking village life with good amenities.

Living Room - 3.80m ( 12'6'') x 3.60m ( 11'10''):
A charming room with an electric stove, wood flooring, and doors to front and kitchen/diner.

Kitchen/Diner - 3.84m ( 12'8'') x 3.60m ( 11'10''):
A fully fitted kitchen with integrated electric oven, hobs with stainless steel extraction above, and stainless steel basin. Double glazed window to rear aspect and a brick built alcove in the corner add light and character.

Bathroom - 1.66m ( 5'6'') x 2.35m ( 7'9''):
A three piece suite comprising of bath with electric shower above, WC, and basin. Double glazed window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 1 - 3.60m ( 11'10'') x 3.70m ( 12'2''):
A generous double bedroom with double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom 2 - 3.64m ( 12'0'') x 3.53m ( 11'7''):
A second double bedroom, with wardrobe space over stairs, and double glazed window to rear aspect.

Garden:
The low maintenance rear garden extends to approximately 6.8 meters from the rear of the property and is laid to patio ideal for summer BBQs.