North Street, Burwell, CB25
In Excess of £425,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

A stunning three bedroom detached period home believed to date back to 1820. Positioned in a highly desirable location of this charming village the property exudes character and charm, making it an ideal home for those seeking a touch of history.

The property is beautifully presented throughout, from the entrance hall you are greeted with a good size dining room with attractive exposed timbers which leads through in the well-equipped kitchen and cosy dual aspect living room with log burning stove. Upstairs are three bedrooms and the modern shower room, bedroom one benefitting from separate WC and wash hand basin.

The enclosed rear garden offers a private seating area and is laid to lawn with established plants and shrubs bordering. The garage has been partly converted into a very useful, insulated home office creating a separate working environment away from the property, with convenient off-road parking in front and electric car charging point.

In summary, this three bedroom detached period cottage in a highly desirable village location offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history. With its abundance of character, spacious garden, and convenient off-road parking, this property is perfect for those looking for a peaceful retreat in a picturesque village setting. Don't miss out on the chance to secure this wonderful property with a complete onward chain.

Location

Burwell is a highly sought after village located approximately 11 miles from the university city of Cambridge and 5 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket with regular bus service to both. 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

Steeped in history, Burwell has a beautiful, Grade I-listed parish church in the High Street and museum showing life through the centuries on the edge of the Cambridgeshire fens. There is a strong sense of community, with local magazine ‘Clunch’ detailing village news and upcoming events (inc. independent food truck visits, cider festivals etc).

The village recreational ground has a large playing field, tennis courts, children’s play equipment and skate park with a paved walkway around the edge and numerous gym equipment for gym bods to enjoy. The Burwell Community Sports Centre offers a range of recreational activities such as badminton, table-tennis, gymnastics, and yoga.

Education at primary level is available at Burwell Village College Primary School, there are also pre-school nurseries available to choose from. Burwell lies within the catchment for both Bottisham Village College and Soham Village College secondary schools, rated Outstanding and Good respectively by Ofsted.

Residents are spoilt for choice for picturesque routes to enjoy, with riverside walks along the Burwell Lode out towards Reach and Wicken fen, Spring Close, Priory Wood and Devils Dyke to name a few. Just a short drive away is Anglesey Abbey National Trust, which is also within cycling range along the Lodes Way cycle route from Burwell.

Facilities

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, post office, doctors surgery, pharmacy, dentist, opticians, hairdressers and barber shop, estate agents, haberdashery, petrol station and delightful artisan coffee shop.