4 bed detached house for sale in High Street, Babraham, Cambridge CB22, £850,000

850,000.00

Offer Nr.:
66559538
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
4 bed detached house
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Reception rooms:
2
Contact name:
Cooke Curtis & Co
Phone(s):
01223 784716

* Freehold
* 223 sqm / 2407 sqft
* 1173 sqm / 0. 29 acre
* Detached house
* 4 bed, 3 recep, 2. 5 bath
* Double garage & driveway
* 1978 - freehold
* EPC - D / 63
* Council Tax Band - F
Chalgrove House, built in 1978, is a detached property with attractive brick
elevations beneath a pitched tiled roof. Although it requires some slight
updating, the house is well - positioned at the end of a private driveway,
offering seclusion within approximately 0. 25 acres of beautiful gardens. The
property is conveniently located within a short walk of a thriving pub, the
village primary school, and a nearby children's play area.
The entrance hall, featuring solid wood flooring, leads to the inner lobby
with a purpose - made bar and filling cupboard. The sitting room boasts an
attractive fireplace with a wood burner stove, triple aspect glazing, and
sliding doors to the rear garden, providing ample natural light. The
kitchen/breakfast room is well - fitted with handmade units, a central island
breakfast bar, range - style cooker, and integrated dishwasher. A utility room
and a rear lobby with access to the double garage complete the kitchen area.
The ground floor is completed by a cloakroom with w. c and boot room with
shower cubicle.
Upstairs, a split landing features a mezzanine area suitable for a study or
reading space. The other side of the landing accommodates four generously
sized double bedrooms, three of which have fitted wardrobes. The main bedroom
includes a stylish en suite shower room, while the first floor is completed
with a family bathroom featuring a concealed unit with a w. c, bidet,
washbasin, and a panelled bath with a shower attachment.
The property's large gravelled driveway leads to a double garage with electric
doors provides ample parking, and the front garden includes a well - maintained
lawn with established trees, bushes, shrubs, and flower beds. Gated access
leads to the south - west facing rear garden, laid to lawn with a paved border,
water features, flowers, shrubs, trees, and two storage sheds. The entire
property extends to 0. 25 acres, offering excellent privacy.
Additionally, there is a purpose - built annexe ideal for a home office,
additional bedroom, or a self - employed business person. The annexe features
two reception rooms with doors to the rear gardens and a separate w. c. ,
providing versatility and additional space.
Babraham is a lovely village about 6 miles south - east of Cambridge city and is
home to the Babraham Institute, famous for its research into cell and
molecular biology.
Primary schooling is available at Babraham Primary School with secondary
schooling provided at the well - respected Sawston Village College nearby, which
also provides a large sports and leisure centre with a swimming pool for
public use. Neighbouring Sawston also has a fantastic range of local shops
including supermarkets, various restaurants and takeaways, an excellent modern
health centre.
Babraham is also convenient for Addenbrooke's hospital and the Biomedical
Campus. It also gives the commuter excellent access to the A11 and M11 and
there are good cycle routes to Cambridge City, the Park & Ride on Babraham
Road, the mainline railway station at Whittlesford and the science parks at
Babraham and Abington

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