West Wickham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Lanyards is an impressive detached residence providing bright and expansive accommodation, well suited to modern family life and multi-generational living via an attached annexe.

A welcoming and generous entrance hall, with practical tiled flooring, leads to the principal reception rooms. The sitting room is a particular feature, with a vaulted ceiling, exposed timber beams, stone fireplace and a full-height gable window allowing for excellent natural light. Further reception space includes a formal dining room and a separate drawing room, the latter with sliding doors opening onto the rear garden, providing flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room is well appointed, fitted with a central island, double oven and integrated appliances, and is complemented by a large adjoining utility room. The kitchen also benefits from double doors opening onto the rear garden. A study and cloakroom complete the ground floor. Further ground floor accommodation within the attached annexe includes a kitchen/breakfast room, wet room two double bedrooms and a separate wc.

On the first floor, a spacious landing provides additional study space. There are four well-presented bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The self-contained annexe offers versatile independent accommodation, comprising a kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, a wet room and two bedrooms, one of which could be used as a reception room if required..

The property occupies grounds of 0.6 acres and is set back from the road and approached via a large driveway providing ample parking and access to the garage. The rear gardens are well maintained and predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature hedging and trees. A stone terrace adjoins the house, providing space for outdoor dining, while additional features include a vegetable garden with raised beds, a greenhouse and a timber shed.

The property lies in a pleasant position in Burton End, on the edge of the well-regarded village of West Wickham, surrounded by attractive Cambridgeshire countryside. West Wickham offers a Parish Church, Village Hall with recreation ground and an active local community. The neighbouring village of Balsham offers a range of local amenities including a public house and primary school, while more extensive facilities are available in the nearby city of Cambridge, approximately 12 miles to the north-west, providing a comprehensive selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cultural amenities. The area is well regarded for its schooling, with a number of highly regarded independent schools nearby including The Perse School, The Leys School and St Mary’s School in Cambridge, together with a selection of well-regarded state schools. Communications are convenient, with rail services from nearby Whittlesford Parkway and Great Chesterford providing regular connections to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, while the M11 offers access to London, Stansted Airport and the wider motorway network.

Postcode region: CB21