6 bedroom detached house

Grade II Listed thatched house in a quaint rural village.

Description

The Thatched House, 1 Bourn Road is a substantial Grade II listed timber framed property with rendered elevations which, according to the official listing, dates from the early 17th Century, with later Edwardian extensions. The current owner has overseen a full rethatch in early 2022. The house has good accommodation over two main levels which provides flexible living space extending to approximately 3361 sq ft. The older section at the front contains a fine dining room with an inglenook fireplace with a woodburning stove, off which there is a good sitting room with an open fire with brick surround and a wooden mantel. Both have the benefit of gloss parquet flooring. To the other side of the front entrance there is a well-appointed kitchen with ample room for a large appliances.

To the rear of the ground floor the Edwardian extension has higher ceilings and a different feel with large bay windows and views of the rear garden. Currently arranged as three rooms with a large drawing room and two smaller rooms which could be used as playrooms, studies or further bedrooms is required.

A large utility room and WC completes and two outdoor stores completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs there are five double bedrooms and a further study or bedroom six and a large family bathroom.

Outside
The Thatched House holds a prominent and elevated position close to the centre of the village behind a high privet hedge.

A large gravelled driveway leads up beside and behind the house to a large parking area for multiple cars. There is a significant outbuilding which measures approximately 1412 square feet a contains a barn for vehicular storage, with an upper storage area, a large studio or games room and a home office with a kitchenette.

The grounds which measure approximately 0.4 acres contains a number of mature trees and perennial shrubs and plants. There is an attractive seating area with a pergola with raised beds.

Location

Caxton is situated approximately 9 miles to the west of Cambridge and approximately 7 miles to the east of St. Neots, and is famous for the Caxton Gibbet. The local amenities include a village church, children’s playground, the No 77 Thai restaurant, a public house and a village hall – which is a hub for community activities. Further recreational and cultural activities can be found in the world famous University City of Cambridge.

There is a post office and shop in the neighbouring village Great Gransden, approximately 3 miles away. There is also a large Morrisons supermarket in Cambourne (approximately 2.7 miles).

Primary schooling is available at Bourn Primary School (approximately 2.2 miles) and is also in the catchment area for Comberton Village College (approximately 6.7 miles). Further schooling is also available in Cambridge for all ages, as well as many reputable independent schools such as The Perse, The Leys and sixth form colleges such as Long Road and Hills Road.

For the commuter, Caxton is conveniently located for journeys into London, the nearest train station being St. Neots, with journeys into London Kings Cross taking from 40 minutes. It is located closest to the A428 which in turn leads to access onto the A14 to the north and the A1.

Square Footage: 3,361 sq ft