Alms Hill, Bourn

Situated in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Bourn, this detached four-bedroom home occupies a desirable and convenient position in the community set just moments from village amenities. The property not only provides a generous and well-considered layout ideal for family living, but also presents considerable potential for sympathetic extension or further development, subject to the necessary consents. Arranged over two floors, the accommodation offers a good balance of reception areas, practical utility space and comfortable bedroom provision, complemented by a large garden and an integral garage that further enhances its scope for future improvement.

The ground floor features a spacious living room which runs the depth of the property and enjoys direct access to the garden, helping to create a natural link between the indoor and outdoor space. A separate dining room provides a defined area for mealtimes or more formal occasions, and could also be used as a secondary sitting space if required.

The kitchen is positioned to the rear of the house and leads through to a utility room, offering additional storage and appliance space. A ground-floor W.C. is also located off the main hall.

On the first floor, the property offers four bedrooms in total. The main bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining three bedrooms are served by a family bathroom off the landing. The layout provides flexibility for those needing a home office or guest accommodation as well as standard bedroom use.

The property stands on a plot in the centre of the village, measuring approximately 0.19 acres, giving it a notably larger garden than typically found for this style of home. The rear garden offers plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment, with scope for landscaping, play space, planting areas or future development of seating or entertaining zones. The size of the plot also adds a sense of privacy and distance from neighbouring properties.

Bourn is a rather splendid village, and in 2023 was voted as one of the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live in East Anglia. Bourn punches massively above its weight in terms of services and amenities per capita. It has a locally-owned gastro pub, an award-winning Indian restaurant, and a popular café. Bourn is also home to the super-swish Cambridge Country Club, which includes a golf course and health spa. Other excellent amenities include an outdoor hot tub experience centre and the Wysing Arts Centre.

Bourn features a number of practical services including a doctor’s surgery, butcher, local shop, and primary school that feeds into high-achieving Comberton Village College and Sixth form. Bourn provides country living within commuting distance to all that the historic city of Cambridge has to offer.