5 bed detached house for sale

Bourn Bridge Road, Little Abington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21

Distinguished family home with versatile accommodation and high-quality finishes throughout

Description
Occupying a generous plot on a leafy residential road in the highly sought-after South Cambridgeshire village of Little Abington, this impressive detached residence has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced to create a substantial home extending to approximately 3,159 sq ft. Offering an excellent balance of open-plan living, versatile accommodation and beautifully landscaped gardens, the property is ideally placed for access to Cambridge, the Babraham Research Campus and Granta Park.
Set well back from the road behind a sweeping gravel driveway, the house enjoys an imposing presence and provides extensive private parking. The attractive frontage and mature setting create an excellent first impression, while the scale of the accommodation becomes immediately apparent upon entering.
A welcoming reception hall provides access to the principal living spaces. To the front, a dedicated study offers an ideal environment for home working, while a generous ground-floor bedroom with en suite shower room provides flexible accommodation for guests, multigenerational living or older children seeking greater independence.
The focal point of the house is the magnificent open-plan sitting and dining room, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Filled with natural light and enjoying views across the rear garden, the sitting area is centred around a wood-burning fireplace and flows seamlessly into the dining space, where a bespoke bar creates an inviting setting for hosting. Adjoining this room is a separate playroom or snug, offering valuable additional reception space.
The beautifully appointed kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke cabinetry and integrated appliances. A substantial central island with breakfast bar seating forms the social hub of the room, providing both practicality and style. Beyond the kitchen, a well-equipped utility room offers additional storage, laundry facilities and direct access to the garden.
The first floor provides four generous double bedrooms. The principal suite benefits from a dressing room and stylish en suite shower room, while a second bedroom also enjoys en suite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are served by a beautifully fitted main bathroom.
Externally, the property continues to impress. The rear garden offers a wonderful sense of privacy, laid mainly to lawn and framed by mature trees and well-stocked borders. A substantial paved terrace extends from the rear of the house, creating an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. An outdoor kitchen further enhances the lifestyle appeal, while a purpose-built garden store with power and lighting provides excellent storage and workshop potential. Secure side access connects the rear garden to the front of the property.
This is a beautifully presented and highly adaptable village home, combining generous living space, quality finishes and superb outdoor amenities in a particularly convenient location.

Location
The attractive South Cambridgeshire village of Abington has good local facilities including a well-regarded village pub, The Three Tuns, a village shop/post office and, on the edge of the village, the Granta Business Park.

Within the village there is a primary school and further schooling for all age groups is found within the area including well regarded independent schools in Saffron Walden and Cambridge.

More comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities are found in the high-tech university city of Cambridge (7.1 miles) and the medieval market town of Saffron Walden (8.4 miles).

For the commuter there is ready access on to the A11 dual carriageway just outside the village which in turn leads south to the M11 (Junction 9) or via the A505 to Junction 10, the Duxford interchange. The A11 proceeds northwards to connect with the A14 which leads to the east coast ports and the A1, M1 & M6.

Mainline rail services are available from Whittlesford and Audley End stations, serving London's Liverpool Street and Cambridge, and domestic and international air services from Stansted airport which is three miles from Junction 8 of the M11 to the south. The village is also served by a regular bus service into Cambridge city centre.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,159 sq ft