High Street, GUILDEN MORDEN, SG8

This truly charming Grade II listed thatched cottage is dating back to the 18th century, set within the heart of the highly regarded village of Guilden Morden. Enjoying breath taking views over open farmland to the rear and sitting within a beautifully landscaped 0.4 acre plot.  This exceptional home effortlessly blends period charm with generous, versatile living space. The property has recently benefited from a brand-new thatched roof,  offering peace of mind and preserving the character and integrity of this beautiful period home for years to come.

Steeped in character, the cottage showcases a wealth of original features throughout, including exposed timber beams, brick paver flooring, and an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove. The ground floor offers three well-proportioned reception rooms, providing flexibility for family living, entertaining or home working. These include a welcoming sitting room, a formal dining room with open fireplace and pantry cupboard, and a light-filled sun room overlooking the garden. A fitted kitchen, complete with extensive storage and a large walk-in pantry, enjoys views over the rear garden and provides direct access via a traditional stable door. A family bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor are three good sized bedrooms, all enjoying dual or front-facing aspects, with one bedroom offering access via a staircase to a further attic room/study on the second floor ideal as a home office, hobby room or occasional guest space.

Outside Approached via a large gravel driveway, the property provides off-road parking for up to four vehicles, with gated access leading to the rear garden. The garden itself is a standout feature extending to approximately 0.4 acres and enjoying an east-facing aspect. Beautifully landscaped, it comprises formal lawns, mature ornamental shrubs and trees, a tranquil pond, and an established orchard area. Beyond this lies a separate vegetable garden complete with greenhouse and garden shed.

A substantial detached masonry and timber-clad outbuilding, complete with light and power, offers exceptional versatility perfect for a workshop, studio, home office or potential ancillary use (subject to the necessary consents). 

Location

Guilden Morden is a picturesque and sought-after village, well placed for commuters with excellent road links to the A1(M) and A10, and convenient rail connections via Ashwell & Morden Station, offering fast services to London King’s Cross and Cambridge. The village itself benefits from a strong community feel, with amenities including a primary school, village hall, recreation ground, public houses and a network of scenic footpaths. Further shopping, schooling and leisure facilities can be found in nearby towns such as Royston, Baldock, Hitchin and Cambridge.

Entrance Hall

13' 4" x 8' 1" (4.06m x 2.46m)
Wall mounted storage heater, under
stairs storage cupboard, doors to lounge,
dining room and bathroom.

Bathroom

10' 5" x 6' 3" (3.15m x 1.91m)
Window to the rear aspect, WC, wash
hand basin, heated towel rail, bath with
shower over and screen, airing cupboard.

Dining Room

13' 10" x 10' 4" (4.22m x 3.15m)
Window to the front aspect, open
fireplace with timber surround and brick
hearth, walk in pantry cupboard, door to
kitchen.

Kitchen

10' 4" x 14' 1" (3.15m x 4.29m)
Windows to the side and rear aspect, wall
mounted electric heater, range of base
level units with work surface over, inset
sink with drainer, integral oven and grill
with induction hob over, space for a
washing machine, dishwasher and
fridge/freezer, door to large 8ft 7in x 5ft
walk in pantry cupboard with space for a
large fridge/freezer, external stable door
to rear garden.

Sitting Room

13' 3" x 12' 7" (4.04m x 3.84m)
Window to the front aspect, Inglenook
fireplace with wood burner, opening to:

Sun Room

10' 6" x 13' 0" (3.20m x 3.96m)
Two windows to the rear aspect, window
to the side aspect, wall mounted storage
heater

Landing

Window to the rear aspect, doors to:

Bedroom One

13' 6" x 13' 3" (4.11m x 4.04m)
Windows to the front and rear aspect, wall
mounted electric heater, built in storage
cupboard.

Bedroom Two

13' 3" x 10' 5" (4.04m x 3.17m)
Windows to the front and rear aspect, wall
mounted electric heater, built in storage
cupboard, stairs up to:

Study/Attic Room

10' 7" x 5' 6" (3.23m x 1.68m)
Window to the side aspect, access door to
loft space

Bedroom Three

9' 9" x 8' 1" (2.97m x 2.46m)
Window to the front aspect, wall mounted
electric heater.

Front

Small, gated front garden area laid to
shingle with attractive beds and borders
housing ornamental shrubs, opening at
side to provide a large shingle driveway
with off road parking for 4 cars, gated
access at side to rear.

Rear

Shingled seating area leading to stunning
East facing rear garden laid to lawn
approx. 0.4 acre in size. Beautifully
landscaped with formal lawn area at the
head with pond and various ornamental
shrubs and trees leading to an orchard
area which in turn leads to a segregated
vegetable patch at the rear with
greenhouse, garden shed and detached
masonry and timber-clad outbuilding
with light and power.

Outbuilding

19' 8" x 12' 5" (5.99m x 3.78m)
An extremely versatile space comprising;
window to the side aspect, light, power,
workbenches, wood store, outside tap.

Guilden Morden

Guilden Morden is an attractive and
sought after village which is conveniently
placed for commuters by road or rail with
A1(M) about 6.5 miles to the West, the A10
around 5 miles to the East and Ashwell
and Morden Railway Station about 4 miles
to the South providing a fast and regular
access to London Kings Cross and
Cambridge. Local facilities include
primary school, two public houses, village
hall, recreation ground and many public
footpaths for walking. Secondary School
education is available at nearby
Bassingboun Village College and there
are a number of excellent schools and
sixth form colleges in Cambridge and
Comberton. Further shopping and leisure
facilities are widely available in the
surrounding towns such as Royston,
Baldock, Stevenage and Hitchin.

Agent's Notes

The property benefits from a new thatch, completed in 2026