7 bed detached house for sale

Robins Lane, Cambridge CB23

A House of Grandeur and Warmth

Grade II listed and constructed in handsome Cambridge brick beneath a patterned tiled roof, The Grange has been sympathetically renovated over the last 15 years. It offers close to 10,000 sq. Ft of accommodation arranged to create a sense of separation from the outside world while remaining well connected.

At its heart lies a striking double height reception hall, finished with a tessellated Maw & Co tiled floor, intricate cornicing and a sweeping galleried staircase that immediately sets the tone. The principal rooms radiate from here, each distinct in character yet unified by proportion and detail.

The drawing room is both elegant and welcoming, centred around an Italian marble fireplace and opening through French doors to the loggia and gardens beyond. A neighbouring music room, rich in decorative detail, provides a refined yet intimate setting for entertaining. Throughout the house, original features are balanced with thoughtful updates, allowing the architecture to speak while supporting modern living.

Kitchen and Everyday Living

The kitchen and breakfast room has been sensitively updated, featuring walnut cabinetry, Corian work surfaces, and a four oven Aga. Supporting spaces include a larder, utility rooms, and additional kitchen facilities within the adjoining flat, ensuring the house functions as comfortably for daily life as it does for larger gatherings.

Flexible and Considered Accommodation

The house lends itself naturally to multigenerational living, with a layout that allows for both connection and independence when needed.

The principal suite enjoys garden views and incorporates a dressing room, creating a calm and private retreat within the house. Six further bedrooms are arranged across the first and second floors, including a guest suite with an en suite shower room. A self-contained second floor flat provides valuable flexibility for extended family, staff, or visitors.

Additional spaces include multiple bath and shower rooms, a study, sewing room, cellar and a variety of ancillary rooms that adapt easily to changing needs.

Grounds and Approach

The approach to The Grange unfolds along a private drive framed by mature trees, creating a natural sense of arrival. The grounds extend to approximately 3.14 acres and are arranged to feel both contained and unhurried, with areas of garden and amenity positioned comfortably within the landscape.

An orchard, hard tennis court and a 40 by 20 foot heated swimming pool form part of the setting, while a contemporary gym building with floor to ceiling glazing offers a light filled space that connects seamlessly with the gardens. A triple garage and extensive gravelled parking sit to the side, providing practical convenience without intruding on the main aspect of the house.

Gardens of Maturity and Privacy

The gardens are richly planted with established specimen trees including Cedar of Lebanon, Redwood, Beech, Judas Trees, and a variety of Maples. Their scale and maturity provide structure, seasonal interest and a natural sense of screening that enhances the feeling of privacy across the grounds.

Village Edge, City Connected

Despite its position on the edge of the village, the property sits comfortably within its grounds and enjoys a feeling of retreat, while remaining within easy reach of Cambridge, approximately 7.5 miles away. Road access via the A14 and M11 is straightforward, with the M11 providing routes into London in around 60 minutes. Cambridge North station offers direct rail services to London King’s Cross and St Pancras in approximately an hour.

Nearby Bar Hill offers everyday amenities, while the wider cultural, educational and architectural draw of Cambridge is readily accessible, making The Grange well placed for those seeking space and connectivity in equal measure