Manor Cottage, 30, Broad Lane, Cambridge, CB23 1JF

Attractive Grade II Listed cottage located in a peaceful village location on a generous plot Description A rare opportunity to acquire this charming Grade II listed, part-thatched cottage dating back to the mid 1800s.

The property offers generous living accommodation, ideally positioned in the picturesque and sought after village of Haslingfield.

Thoughtfully extended and modernised in the early 2000s, the cottage now combines period character with contemporary comforts, alongside extensive mature gardens which benefit from the serene back drop of Haslingfield Meadow.

Upon entering the home, the entrance hall divides the cottage into two distinct living areas.

At either end of the hall are two well-appointed bathrooms, both having the benefit of dual-aspect windows and modern suites, one featuring a corner bath, the other an enclosed shower.

The kitchen sets a focal point of the home featuring oak wall and base units, contrasted by sleek black marble worktops.

It comes well-equipped with an integrated oven, inset hob and undercounter appliances including a fridge, freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer.

French doors from the kitchen lead into a conservatory at the rear, flooding the kitchen with natural light and enjoying open views across the peaceful and well-established gardens.

Adjoining the kitchen, you step into the original incarnation of the cottage which is rich in character and charm.

With exposed brick flooring and original fireplaces, it comprises three interconnecting rooms, offering excellent flexibility for use as formal dining areas, family rooms, or a home office.

Each room has the benefit of their own feature fireplace. A secondary entrance lobby, formerly the main entrance to the original cottage, is also located off the family room.

The main living room sits adjacent to the kitchen and provides a generous and comfortable space for family living, whilst enjoying views over the picturesque gardens.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is the spacious principal bedroom, served by an en-suite shower room.

Stairs lead to the first floor, where a double bedroom and family room sit within the eaves, adding to the cottage’s character.

The bedroom offers a glorious view across Haslingfield Meadow whilst the family room, which has been used as a bedroom in the past, gives direct access to the extensive loft storage.

Access to the home is via a private gated driveway, that offers ample off-road parking.

The fabulous mature, well-established gardens extend to just over half an acre offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

The part walled gardens feature a combination of lawned areas, mature trees and shrubs, and a pond, creating an attractive and peaceful outdoor setting.

A truly unique part of the garden is its historic well that sits proudly within the rear lawn.

Location Haslingfield is a highly regarded village on the south-western edge of Cambridge with local amenities including a convenience store/post office, café, recreation ground, playground and primary school.

The village is well known for its community feel with excellent access to both the city and countryside.

Secondary schooling and sixth form are available at well-regarded Comberton Village College, which lies about 4.5 miles to the north and excellent independent schools in Cambridge include St Faith’s and The Perse School.

Commuters are well served by road or rail with the nearby M11 providing good access to Stansted Airport, the M25 to the south, and northwards to the A14, whilst a mainline railway station at Foxton provides services to London, with a faster link from the station at Royston which is approximately 9 miles distant.

All distances and times are approximate. Square Footage: 2,435 sq ft Additional Info The property was rethatched in November 2023