Caxton Road, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23

Well presented bungalow set within generous grounds and panoramic views

Description

Millbrook is located in a prime position with views across the open countryside from all sides of the property. Approached by a private driveway, the home sits well back from the road and offers internal accommodation on a single floor under pitch tiled roofs. The property has been sympathetically extended over the years, and if required there is still scope for further expansion (subject to obtaining planning permission). The front door leads into the open entrance hall offering access to the living spaces to the left and bedrooms to the right. The expansive sitting room is flooded with natural light and benefits from far reaching views via double patio doors, set around the inset wood burner. Leading from the sitting room is the open plan kitchen/dining room and snug area which also provides an open view via bifold doors. The kitchen area has an array of wall and floor units and a breakfast bar, with space for an American style fridge/freezer, an integrated dishwasher and Everhot oven. Just off the snug area is the utility room, with further storage space, plumbing for laundry facilities and an external door.

Millbrook offers four bedrooms with the principal bedroom, a generous space offering a walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room comprising of a walk in shower, wash basin and low level WC. There are three further bedrooms of which two are good sized doubles and the other a single bedroom which could be used as a study space if required. The guest bedroom also has the benefit of an en suite shower room. The family bathroom comprises of a double walk in shower, panelled bath, low level WC and wash basin with vanity unit. The internal accommodation is completed by the cloakroom located within the entrance hall.

Outside the home is set within an idyllic position, and provides the opportunity to works parts of the land and use the paddock potentially for livestock. The land extends to just over 1.8 acres approximately. The private driveway leads to the courtyard area that offers ample parking and onto the double carport and generous workshop. Within the carport there is also the benefit of an EV charging point, solar panels and access to a store at the rear which includes a cloakroom. An external staircase leads to the home office that offers the ideal home working space with a cloakroom. The enclosed gardens are laid mainly to lawn with mature trees planted along the boundaries to offer privacy. There is an extensive paved terrace which is ideal for alfresco dining with the outdoor kitchen/bar area adjoining the terrace. A decked pathway winds its way to a secluded seating area enjoying views of the surrounding countryside. Between the formal gardens and the paddock is a planted orchard, growing area and potting shed. At the top of the orchard is a single stable and store area.

Location

Bourn is an attractive west Cambridgeshire village, voted one of the best villages by the Sunday Times, with a good range of local facilities including a post office/shop, church, hairdressers, cafe, two public houses/restaurants and a primary school. Cambridge Country Club is a luxurious new complex offering a wellness centre, gym, luxury spa, swimming pool and a bar and restaurant with views over the very well-established 18 hole golf course.

The University city of Cambridge is approximately 9 miles east and offers extensive cultural and shopping facilities together with an outstanding choice of independent schools for all ages. London commuters are also well served with services to King’s Cross from St Neots (42 minutes) and Royston (37 minutes) lying approximately 10 miles west and 11 miles south respectively.

All distances and times are approximate

Square Footage: 2,373 sq ft


Acreage: 1.81 Acres