Wimpole Road, Barton

An attractive and characterful detached home on Wimpole Road, originally built in the 1860s and later formed by combining two adjoining cottages to create a spacious and distinctive family house. Offering more than 2,000 sq ft of accommodation and set within a generous, beautifully established plot in the heart of Barton, the property blends period charm with bright, versatile living spaces, making it an ideal long-term home in a highly sought-after village just outside Cambridge.

The ground floor is arranged around a series of inviting reception rooms, including a generous dining room with a distinctive bay front, a cosy snug, a family room and a spacious sitting room with plenty of natural light. The kitchen is well-sized and connects conveniently to the breakfast room and utility area, creating a practical and sociable layout suited to everyday living. Traditional features from the property’s 19th-century origins remain throughout, giving the house a warm and timeless character.

Upstairs, the property provides three comfortable double bedrooms along with an additional single bedroom and a fifth bedroom or study, offering flexibility for home working or guest accommodation. The main bathroom is large and full of natural light, fitted with a classic suite including a bath, separate bidet and generous storage.

Outside, the house sits behind a wide gravelled driveway providing excellent off-road parking. The large rear garden is a standout feature, offering expansive lawns, mature planting, and excellent privacy, as well as plenty of space for outdoor dining and relaxation. A substantial shed, fitted with power and lighting, provides superb additional storage. A charming garden room with a tiled roof opens directly onto the patio and offers a lovely spot to enjoy views of the gardens. There is an additional gardener's w/c with access from the exterior.

Barton is amongst the most desirable of the south Cambridgeshire villages, thanks to its charming countryside, character and brilliant access into the city and to the M11. There are purpose-built cycleways alongside the A603 giving a particularly good commute into town by bike and a bridleway over to Grantchester which serves as part of a 4.5-mile cycle commute to Addenbrooke's and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The village has a particularly good range of facilities for its size including a post office and general store, a timber/building/DIY store, two pubs, a recreation ground, a meadow and an Ofsted-rated 'Good' Primary School that feeds into Comberton Village College and Sixth Form. It is also home to Burwash Manor Barns, a collection of independent shops, a café, and an exhibition venue that hosts various events throughout the year.

Countryside surrounds the village and there are numerous pleasant walks across the fields, including a walk to Grantchester.