Cambridge Road, Abington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21

Detached home on outskirts of a desirable village with views over fields.

Description

This is an exceptionally stylish and generously proportioned home, that has been thoughtfully extended and beautifully reconfigured by the current owners to create a superb modern residence. Set back away from the road behind a private driveway, the house offers a wonderful balance of contemporary design and versatility, with a layout that allows for flexible use of space across both floors.

The heart of the house is a stunning open-plan living area which runs the full width of the property, creating an expansive and light-filled hub. This space incorporates a sleek, contemporary kitchen with a wide island and extensive cabinetry, flowing effortlessly into the dining area and on to a relaxed sitting or family space, all of which open through two sets of glazed doors to the rear garden. A walk-in larder provides excellent storage, and there is a generous utility room with direct access to the paved courtyard. A separate cloakroom completes the practical arrangement. In addition to the main living space, the ground floor also features three further reception rooms, currently used as a study, snug and additional sitting room, offering excellent flexibility. The principal bedroom suite is also located on the ground floor and benefits from a bespoke fitted dressing room and a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom.

The first floor features two large double bedrooms, one of which includes an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and drawers. A well-fitted family bathroom, walk-through dressing area, and a spacious central landing—perfectly suited for a home office or playroom—complete the upstairs accommodation. Elevated views from the first floor extend across the surrounding open countryside, enhancing the sense of privacy and rural charm.

Approached via a brick pillared entrance, the property sits behind an extensive gravelled driveway with ample parking for several vehicles. Mature hedging borders the frontage, offering privacy and a sense of seclusion. To the side of the house is a single garage/workshop with up-and-over door, alongside a timber pedestrian gate leading to a private paved courtyard and additional workshop or storage shed. The rear garden is a particular feature of the home being south-facing, thoughtfully landscaped, and notably private. Divided by hedging, the garden offers distinct areas for formal planting and more informal play or recreation, with mature trees and shrubs throughout. A generous paved terrace spans the back of the house, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining, and is complemented by both covered and open seating areas. A large timber shed provides additional garden storage.

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: 2,370 sq ft