Fair Green, Reach, CB25
£595,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

A distinctive and immaculately presented five-bedroom detached residence, occupying a prime position at the heart of the desirable village of Reach. Overlooking the village green, this unique home blends modern design with traditional charm and offers exceptional practicality, including private driveway parking for two cars at the front and further potential for secure parking or development at the rear.

The ground floor is centered around a striking split-level living and dining space, bathed in natural light from full-height bi-folding doors and large windows. The lower living area features elegant parquet wood block flooring, a wood-burning stove with slate hearth, and seamless access to the rear garden—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The elevated dining area continues the stylish design and enjoys pleasant side and rear aspects.

A recently fitted, double-aspect kitchen (installed in 2024) serves as the heart of the home, offering a comprehensive range of sleek, contemporary cabinetry, high-spec Neff appliances, a five-ring ceramic hob, and a central island with breakfast bar. Tiled flooring, ample work surfaces, and space for an American-style fridge/freezer complete this well-equipped and modern space.

The former garage has been thoughtfully converted into a generous ground floor double bedroom, featuring wood-effect flooring and a private en suite wet room—making it ideal for guests, extended family, or flexible use as a home office, studio, or—with minor adaptation—a standalone studio flat providing a potential rental income.

Upstairs, four further double bedrooms are arranged around a central landing with wood flooring and access to a large, partially boarded attic. Each bedroom enjoys excellent natural light, with two rooms benefitting from dual aspects. A modern family bathroom with a sleek white suite, shower-over-bath, vanity storage, and full tiling serves the upper floor.

Additional benefits include a discreet utility area beneath the stairs, cloakroom with WC and basin, and a substantial attic space accessed via an electric drop-down ladder—offering potential for further development, subject to relevant permissions. A new boiler, oil line, oil tank, and loft water tank were all installed in 2017, ensuring modern efficiency and peace of mind.

Externally, the home is approached via wooden double gates opening onto a private block-paved driveway with parking for two vehicles, bordered by a brick boundary wall and mature planting for privacy.
The rear garden is partly walled and enjoys a high degree of seclusion, featuring a lawn, patio area, covered storage space, and beautiful views toward the historic church ruins—enhancing the tranquil village setting. Behind the garden, there is an additional hardstanding area that previously provided off-road parking

Location
Reach is a sought after village located approximately 12 miles from the university city of Cambridge and 6 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket. There is convenient access to the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east.

For commuters there is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with Cambridge North Station and the fastest trains taking under one hour.

Village Information
The beautiful village of Reach is centred around a large green and sits at one end of the Devil's Dyke, a 7.5 mile Anglo-Saxon earthwork that is popular with walkers. There is a primary school in the neighbouring village of Swaffham Prior and secondary schooling at Bottisham Village College. The renowned Reach Village Fair is an annual event that has been taking place on the village green since 1201. Just a short drive away is Anglesey Abbey National Trust and Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, both of which can easily be reached via bicycle as well.

Facilities
Positioned on the green is a very well-regarded public house The Dykes End and there is also a village hall, tennis courts, cricket club and parish church.

Within a short cycle ride is Burwell, which is one of the best served villages in Cambridgeshire with an extensive range of facilities for the whole community. Boasting three convenience stores, three public houses (The Fox, Five Bells and The Anchor) offering excellent dining options and takeaway, bakery, butchers (Hurrell’s), post office, doctors surgery, pharmacy, dentist, opticians, hairdressers and barber shop, estate agents, haberdashery, petrol station and delightful artisan coffee shop (Elk).

The nearby horseracing town of Newmarket provides another great range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Renowned globally for thoroughbred horses and boasting two separate racetracks with quality horses competing throughout the season.