Church Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21

Unique home set within delightful grounds in a desirable village location

Description

An exceptional former lodge house, beautifully positioned adjacent to Fulbourn Manor and overlooking the village church, offering a rare blend of period charm and privacy close to the heart of the village. Originally constructed during the Arts and Crafts movement (circa 1870–1900), this distinctive detached home displays a wealth of fine original features, including ornate tiled fireplaces, Crittall windows and exposed oak timbers, all contributing to its unique architectural character.

The property is approached via a private shared drive serving Fulbourn Manor, over which the lodge enjoys a right of way. An attractive covered porch leads to a substantial oak entrance door, opening into a central hallway. From here, the principal reception room is particularly inviting, featuring dual-aspect windows, a charming tiled fireplace and stripped wood flooring.
To the northern side of the house lies an elegant sitting room with wood block flooring, enjoying delightful outlooks towards the village church. This room connects to a versatile fourth bedroom or study, ideal for flexible family living or home working.

From the sitting room, double doors open into a light-filled garden room, offering panoramic views across the beautifully maintained gardens and creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The kitchen/breakfast room has been thoughtfully extended and now features a part-vaulted ceiling, enhancing the sense of space and natural light. The bespoke kitchen comprises an integrated oven, inset gas hob and a comprehensive range of storage. Off the kitchen, a highly practical utility room provides direct access to both the front of the property and the rear garden. A cloakroom and a generously sized walk-in shower room complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, three well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged off the landing, including a triple-aspect principal bedroom enjoying an abundance of natural light. These are served by a well-appointed family bathroom, featuring a walk-in shower and panelled bath.

Externally, the property benefits from a generous driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The gardens are a particular feature, offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Extending around much of the house, they are predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature hedging, interspersed with a variety of flowering shrubs and established trees. Additional features include a garden shed, a timber workshop and a designated compost area.

Location

Fulbourn is an increasingly popular village which is really well served with a variety of shops for everyday needs.

It is particularly well situated for access to the various science and technology parks which cluster around the eastern and north eastern fringes of Cambridge including the Peterhouse Technology Park, the Science Park and St John’s Innovation Centre, as well as the Babraham Institute, Genome Complex, Granta and Chesterford Parks and of course Addenbrooke's Hospital and Biomedical Campus.

For the commuter there are regular train services from Cambridge station into London King’s Cross and Liverpool Street stations and access to the A11 to the east of the village which leads south to the M11, Stansted Airport, the M25 and London and, to the north, to the A14 which in turn leads to the A1,M1 & M6.

Cambridge provides high quality comprehensive shopping, cultural and recreational facilities and schooling for all ages including renowned independent schooling (St John’s & King’s College prep schools, St Faith’s, St Mary’s The Perse CoEd, Stephen Perse Foundation schools and The Leys). In addition there is The Cambridge International School at Cherry Hinton Hall and a local primary school within the village which feeds into Bottisham Village College and Hills & Long Road Sixth Form Colleges.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,014 sq ft