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For saleReduced £45k (−5.7%) on 21 OctListed 240 days
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Maddog Cottage - Characterful Detached Country Home with Annexe / Airbnb Potential, Generous Gardens and Flexible Living | Upware, Cambridgeshire A beautifully presented and individual four-bedroom detached cottage set within generous gardens in the sought-after semi-rural village of Upware, near Ely and Cambridge.
Blending period charm, countryside living and modern flexibility, this deceptively spacious home offers versatile accommodation, multiple reception spaces, annexe / Airbnb potential, and excellent lifestyle appeal.
At the heart of the home is a welcoming open-plan kitchen / dining room with Rayburn and fitted cabinetry - a warm, sociable space ideal for family life and entertaining.
Complementing this is a charming formal lounge and a cosy snug, both featuring inset log burners, creating an inviting atmosphere throughout the seasons.
The recently added oak-framed garden room provides a bright and tranquil living space with doors opening to the garden - perfect for relaxing, working from home, or enjoying views across the grounds.
Key Features • Detached country cottage, Upware / Ely / Cambridge area • Four bedrooms | En-suite to master | Multiple reception rooms • Oak-framed garden room | Log burners | Character features • Generous gardens | Multiple outbuildings | Annexe / Airbnb potential • Double garage | Double car port | Off-road parking • Semi-rural village setting | Countryside and fenland walks nearby The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, together with a family bathroom, providing flexibility for families, guests, or multi-generational living.
Outside, the property truly comes into its own.
The generous mature gardens and multiple outbuildings offer exciting opportunities for a self-contained annexe, home office, studio, hobby space, or Airbnb / holiday-let conversion (STP) - ideal for those seeking lifestyle income potential.
There is off-road parking for several vehicles, along with a double garage and double car port, making the property highly practical as well as charming.
Surrounded by open countryside and scenic fenland walks, Upware is perfectly placed for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle within easy reach of Ely, Newmarket and Cambridge, with nearby riverside pubs, farm shops and access to Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve.
Offered with no upward chain, Maddog Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a character country home with space, versatility and future potential - ideal for buyers searching for detached cottages, country properties, annexe potential homes, family homes in Cambridgeshire, rural retreats, and lifestyle properties with income opportunities.
Agents Notes Tenure: Freehold EPC: Rating E Local Authority: East Cambridgeshire Council Council Tax Band: D
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