Upware, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Description
A charming detached country cottage offering an exceptional blend of character, space and versatility, set within a peaceful semi-rural location surrounded by open fenland countryside.
Offered with no upward chain, Maddog Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful country home with significant potential, appealing to buyers seeking a detached cottage, rural home, annexe potential, or lifestyle property within Cambridgeshire.
Key Features
• Detached character country cottage in a desirable semi-rural setting
• Sought-after location in Upware, within easy reach of Ely, Newmarket and Cambridge
• Four well-proportioned bedrooms
• Principal bedroom with en-suite
• Open-plan kitchen / dining room with Rayburn
• Multiple reception rooms including formal lounge and cosy snug
• Log burners adding warmth and character
• Oak-framed garden room with garden access
• Generous mature gardens with excellent privacy
• Range of outbuildings with annexe / Airbnb potential (STP)
• Ideal for home office, studio or lifestyle business use
• Double garage and double car port
• Ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles
• Surrounded by countryside and fenland walks
• Close to riverside pubs, farm shops and Wicken Fen Nature Reserve
• Offered with no upward chain
At the heart of the home is a welcoming open-plan kitchen / dining room, complete with a Rayburn and fitted cabinetry, creating a warm and sociable space ideally suited to both everyday family living and entertaining. The property is further complemented by a delightful formal lounge and a cosy snug, each featuring inset log burners, providing inviting reception spaces throughout the seasons.
A recently added oak-framed garden room enhances the ground floor accommodation, offering a light-filled and tranquil space with direct access to the garden. Perfect for relaxing, working from home, or simply enjoying views across the grounds, this addition brings a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, alongside a family bathroom. The layout offers flexibility for growing families, guests, or multi-generational living.
Externally, the property truly excels. The generous, mature gardens provide a wonderful sense of space and privacy, while a range of outbuildings present exciting opportunities for a self-contained annexe, home office, studio, or potential Airbnb/holiday let (subject to the necessary permissions). This makes the property particularly appealing for those seeking lifestyle flexibility or income potential.
Further benefits include ample off-road parking, a double garage, and a double car port, ensuring practicality sits alongside charm.
Situated in the sought-after hamlet of Upware, the property enjoys immediate access to beautiful countryside and fenland walks, while remaining conveniently positioned for Ely, Newmarket and Cambridge. The area is well regarded for its riverside pubs, farm shops and proximity to Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, offering a superb balance of rural living and accessibility.
Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: Rating E
Local Authority: East Cambridgeshire Council
Council Tax Band: D
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Driveway,Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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