Station Road, Haddenham, CB6

The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, which includes a useful understairs storage cupboard and provides access to a much-requested home office. An attractive open staircase with a half landing leads to the impressive galleried first-floor landing, creating an excellent sense of space.

The open-plan kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home and is well equipped with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, complemented by solid butcher's block worktops and an inset sink. There is an integrated dishwasher, space for an American-style fridge/freezer and a range cooker, while the dining area comfortably accommodates a family-sized table, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A separate utility room offers additional storage, space for laundry appliances and a door providing convenient access to the driveway.

The kitchen opens through French doors into a substantial living room, with an attractive atrium roof which makes this a bright and inviting space enjoying lovely views over the established rear garden, with direct access outside. A separate snug, complete with a log-burning stove, provides a cosy retreat.

The thoughtfully extended first floor offers excellent family accommodation. The principal bedroom forms an impressive suite, featuring double doors opening onto a private balcony overlooking the rear garden – the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink. The bedroom is further complemented by an en suite shower room. There are three additional well-proportioned bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom fitted with a four-piece suite.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

Occupying a desirable position just off the village's attractive and historic High Street, within the conservation area, the property enjoys easy access to a wide range of shops, amenities and local facilities.

A five-bar gate opens onto a generous gravel driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles and leading to a detached double garage with power connected and useful overhead storage.

The extensive rear garden is a particular feature of the property, offering a high degree of privacy. Predominantly laid to lawn, it is complemented by a spacious paved patio, mature trees, established shrub and flower borders, a greenhouse and timber shed. Hedging and fencing surround the garden, creating a secure and enclosed environment ideal for children and pets.

LOCATION

Haddenham is a picturesque fen-edge village located approximately 7 miles south-west of Ely and around 15 miles from Cambridge. The A142 provides direct road links to Ely and Newmarket, while Ely railway station offers frequent services to London, Cambridge, Norwich, and King’s Lynn, making the village well placed for commuters. The flat fenland landscape also provides excellent cycling routes to Wilburton, Sutton, and Ely.

The village is known for its slightly elevated position, offering attractive views across the surrounding fens, and for its strong community-focused atmosphere. Local amenities include The Barn, an independent micropub, as well as The Three Kings. Independent shops include a hairdresser, the Haddenham Arts Centre, known for its art displays and creative workshops, and an artisan gift shop. The SPAR incorporates a Post Office, and there is also a chemist, health centre, and churches. The Arkenstall is another asset of the village, providing a venue for local groups and activities, including art, exercise, drama, and music, alongside a village hall, sports field, and children’s play areas. The village also hosts popular annual events such as the Haddenham Steam Rally and the Haddenham Beer Festival, which bring the community together and attract visitors from the surrounding area. Scenic walking and cycling routes are also easily accessible, including quiet fen lanes and the Ouse Valley trails.

Ely is a historic cathedral city renowned for its magnificent 11th-century Cathedral, whose distinctive Octagon Tower dominates the surrounding landscape. Developed around this iconic landmark, the city offers a rich cultural heritage with a programme of musical, liturgical and cultural events throughout the year. Other notable attractions include the Stained Glass Museum and Oliver Cromwell's House, with its striking Tudor façade.

The city provides an excellent range of amenities, including a variety of shops, sporting facilities, a cinema complex, attractive parklands such as Cherry Hill Park and Jubilee Gardens, riverside walks along the Great Ouse, charming tea rooms, and a wide selection of restaurants, cafés and public houses. Ely is also home to three popular markets: the award-winning Farmers' Market, the Thursday General Market and the Saturday Craft and Collectables Market.

Education is well catered for, with King's Ely, a highly regarded co-educational independent day and boarding school.

Approximately 16 miles to the south lies the university city of Cambridge, celebrated for its unique blend of historic architecture, world-renowned colleges, picturesque streets, extensive shopping facilities and the scenic River Cam. Cambridge is internationally recognised not only for its academic excellence but also as a leading centre for technology, biotechnology and medical research, home to organisations including ARM, Microsoft, AstraZeneca, the Cambridge Science Park and Addenbrooke's Hospital Biomedical Campus.

The city offers exceptional cultural opportunities, with concerts, exhibitions and events held throughout its colleges, museums and galleries. There are also excellent independent schools, expansive green spaces including Jesus Green and Midsummer Common, and the famous punting experience along The Backs.

Parking - Double garage

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