Cottenham Road, Histon, CB24
In Excess of £700,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

Situated in the highly regarded village of Histon, this three-bedroom detached home offers generous accommodation and excellent potential for those seeking a property to modernise and make their own. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall, a bright living room with a bay window, and a separate dining room ideal for family gatherings. The kitchen includes a useful pantry and adjoins a lean-to area with access to the garden. Additional ground floor spaces include a study/office, shower room, workshop, and garage, providing great versatility and scope for reconfiguration or extension, subject to planning.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms — two generous doubles and a comfortable single — along with a family bathroom and separate WC. While the property would benefit from modernisation throughout, it presents an exciting opportunity to create a stylish and spacious home tailored to personal taste. Externally, there is a private driveway, garage, and a mature rear garden offering ample outdoor space. Perfectly located close to Histon’s excellent amenities, schools, and transport links into Cambridge, this property combines potential, location, and charm in one of the area’s most sought-after settings.

Histon lies approximately 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) north of Cambridge city centre, separated from the city by the A14 and neighbouring the village of Impington.

Village Information
Histon is one of the area’s most popular villages, well known for its strong sense of community and excellent local amenities. The village features a central green, two churches, numerous local clubs and societies, and an active programme of community events throughout the year, including the annual Histon Feast. The Guided Busway offers excellent walking and cycling routes directly into Cambridge.

Facilities
Histon has a good range of shops, cafés, pubs, and independent retailers along the High Street. Histon and Impington Brook Primary School provides local education and has a strong reputation, while secondary pupils attend Impington Village College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025). The village also has doctors, dental surgeries, and sports facilities, making it one of the most complete and family-friendly communities near Cambridge.