High Street, Whittlesford, CB22

Property Insight

A characterful Grade II listed semi-detached period cottage in the sought-after village of Whittlesford, sympathetically improved over recent years while retaining a remarkable depth of period charm. With accommodation extending to around 825 sq ft, this freehold home offers a living room with an Inglenook fireplace and woodburner, a kitchen/diner, a ground-floor WC/utility, two double bedrooms, an en-suite, a family bathroom, gated gravel parking for one car, and a private rear courtyard garden.

The cottage sits behind a part-rendered, part-flint frontage with a blue commemorative plaque, set back from the village road. To the side, a gated gravelled driveway provides parking for one vehicle. Stepping inside, the home immediately reveals its period credentials, with exposed timber studwork, oak flooring and heavy ceiling beams setting the tone throughout.

The living room is full of character, framed by exposed wall timbers and ceiling beams, with a striking exposed brick Inglenook fireplace housing a woodburning stove as its centrepiece. Solid wood flooring runs underfoot, and a part-glazed door opens to the front, while the room flows openly through to the kitchen/diner.

The kitchen/diner is a lovely sociable space, enjoying a window to the front aspect, a range of cream shaker-style cabinets, solid wood worktops, a Belfast sink with a brass mixer tap, exposed ceiling beams, and tiled flooring. There is an integrated oven, gas hob, and space for a fridge/freezer and other appliances, along with a peninsula breakfast bar with seating. A ground-floor WC/utility provides plumbing for laundry appliances and a hand wash basin.

Through to the first floor, the home continues to offer well-proportioned accommodation, with two bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous room with exposed timbers, an exposed brick chimney breast, fitted wardrobes, and an en-suite shower room finished with brass fittings and a part-exposed brick wall. The second bedroom enjoys a window to the front and characterful sloping eaves. The family bathroom is beautifully appointed, comprising a freestanding roll-top bath with a brass shower mixer, a WC, a hand wash basin and a heated towel rail, set beneath a vaulted ceiling.

Outside, the rear garden is a private, low-maintenance courtyard, laid to slate paving and enclosed by timber fencing and a brick wall. It provides plenty of space for outdoor furniture and al fresco dining, along with a charming summerhouse in the corner and gated access to the side. It's a lovely sunny spot to relax, with established planting adding colour around the edges.

Location

Whittlesford is a charming and historic village nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire, located just 8 miles south of the city of Cambridge and close to the Essex border. With origins dating back to the Domesday Book, Whittlesford boasts a wealth of heritage, from its ancient parish church to its picturesque Guildhall and a collection of period properties that lend the village its timeless character.

The village is surrounded by beautiful open countryside and farmland, offering scenic walks and a genuine sense of rural tranquillity, while retaining a strong community spirit. There is a selection of traditional public houses, a village shop, a well-regarded primary school, and a popular community hall hosting clubs and activities throughout the year. For families seeking further options, the city of Cambridge is home to some of the country’s most prestigious private schools, including The Perse, The Leys, and Stephen Perse, alongside excellent state secondary schools.

Whittlesford is particularly well placed for professionals. The village sits close to Cambridge’s world-renowned science and technology sector, with Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Granta Park, and the Babraham Research Campus all within easy reach, as well as the wider network of Cambridge business and science parks that have made the region a global hub for life sciences and innovation.

As a sought-after location, Whittlesford is increasingly popular with the commuter market, and house prices have remained robust, reflecting the village’s enduring desirability. Transport links are outstanding: Whittlesford Parkway railway station offers regular direct services into Cambridge as well as down to London Liverpool Street, while fast connections to London King’s Cross are easily accessible. The M11 motorway is just moments away, providing swift access to Cambridge, London, and beyond, and London Stansted Airport is within a 20-minute drive.

If you aren’t yet familiar with Whittlesford and its idyllic Cambridgeshire surroundings, we recommend paying it a visit today!