Back Lane, Wicken, CB7

Property Insight
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this well-presented detached family home in the sought-after village of Wicken. This property is on the doorstep to Wicken Fen Nature Reserve and benefits from an open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, a large lounge with a log burning stove, a downstairs cloakroom, 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, an en-suite shower room to the master, an enclosed rear garden, a detached single garage, and secure driveway parking for multiple vehicles. There is also CCTV installed and an alarm system.

This modern home enjoys excellent kerb appeal, with a unique and attractive frontage, pretty borders of plants and shrubs, and side access to the rear of the house via both sides. Once inside, the entrance hallway is wide, welcoming and nicely decorated, with karndean flooring, pendant lighting, room for furniture, integrated storage, stairs to the first floor, and doors through the downstairs living space, including a cloakroom WC. 

The kitchen/breakfast room is wonderfully open-plan, enjoying windows and doors to a dual aspect, an extensive range of base and wall units, wood worktops, tiled flooring and splashbacks, a range cooker, inset and under-cabinet lighting, an integrated fridge/freezer, an extractor hood, and space for a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, smaller kitchen appliances, and a breakfast setting.

The dining room is a good size, benefiting from a window to a front aspect, carpets, pendant lighting, and room for a large dining table and chairs. The lounge is incredibly spacious with windows and double French doors to a dual aspect, a log burning stove, attractive karndean flooring, pendant lighting, and ample room for a variety of lounge and storage furniture. 

Upstairs to the first floor, this lovely home continues to offer impressive accommodation, with 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, integrated storage, and a family bathroom, comprising a bath with an overhead shower, a WC and a hand wash basin. The master bedroom also enjoys its own en-suite, with a shower, WC and sink.

Outside, to the rear, the garden is a very good size, fully enclosed by fencing and offering a lovely spot to sit and relax in the sunshine. It is laid mainly to lawn, with a paved patio area providing space for garden furniture, potted plants and entertaining guests. There are borders of plants and trees, and plenty of scope for future owners to put their own stamp on things.

Contact Ensum Brown to arrange your private viewing appointment.

Location - Wicken
Wicken is a picturesque, rural village on the edge of the Fens in East Cambridgeshire, 10 miles north east of Cambridge, and 5 miles south of the cathedral city of Ely. 

The village is home to the internationally renowned National Trust Wicken Fen, one of Britain’s oldest nature reserves. This biodiversity hotspot is located a short distance from the village centre and is rich with wildlife, offering trails, boardwalks and bird-watching facilities.

The village hall regularly offers open events, and regular Sunday teas are held in the church, chapel, and hall. There is a traditional 13th-century thatched public house, The Maid’s Head, serving food on the village green and hosting regular exciting events and activities. There is also the rare example of a fully operational smock windmill dating from 1813, which still grinds flour and is open to the public to explore on the first Saturday of each month.

Wicken benefits from a wide range of clubs and societies, including a baby and toddler playgroup, a local brass band, an amateur football club, and a flower and produce show committee with classes for children. 

The village’s proximity to Soham, Newmarket and Ely means residents can access many other amenities, including the train stations offering regular services to Cambridge, London Kings Cross and Ipswich. The A11 and A14 are also easily accessible and provide access to Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds in less than 30 minutes.

If you’re looking to purchase in the area, we highly recommend giving this lovely village a visit!