Guide Price £375,000 - £400,000 *NO ONWARD CHAIN*
This charming period home combines timeless character with carefully considered modern improvements, creating a warm and inviting space both inside and out. The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged to suit modern living while retaining the cottage’s original personality.
Ground Floor
A welcoming entrance porch leads into a flexible open-plan dining and study area, perfect for entertaining, working from home, or everyday family life. The space flows naturally into a spacious snug, where exposed beams and an impressive inglenook fireplace with inset stove form a cosy focal point.
The kitchen has been recently refitted and offers a stylish, practical layout with a wide range of wall and base units, integrated appliances, and a traditional stable door providing side access. From the inner hall, there is access to a beautifully re-fitted ground-floor shower room finished to a high specification. A useful utility/boot room completes the ground floor, offering additional storage and dedicated laundry space.
First Floor
Upstairs, two generous double bedrooms enjoy plenty of natural light and feature built-in wardrobes. Both rooms retain attractive original beams, enhancing the character and charm found throughout the property.
Outside
The cottage is equally pretty outside, with established gardens to both front and rear. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn, framed by hedging and fencing, with mature trees and colourful perennial planting providing privacy and seasonal interest. A gravel driveway runs alongside the property and offers space suitable for a caravan if required.
To the rear, a gravelled parking area provides off-road parking for up to three vehicles, along with vehicle access to 75 Middle Watch. The garden itself is a standout feature, beautifully planted with wisteria and a grapevine climbing along the rear and side elevations, creating an attractive and picturesque setting.
The east-facing cottage-style garden includes a generous lawn, well-stocked borders, and enclosed boundaries. A paved patio offers a perfect seating area, while a raised decked terrace beneath a mature apple tree provides an additional spot to relax. There is also a dedicated vegetable growing area, timber shed, and greenhouse, all included within the sale.
Location
Set within the Cambridgeshire countryside, the village offers an appealing balance of rural charm and everyday convenience. Located approximately nine miles north-west of Cambridge and close to St Ives, the village enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining well connected to surrounding towns and employment hubs.
Community & Village Life
Swavesey is known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community, with a mix of period homes, green spaces and countryside walks creating a traditional village feel. Local clubs, community groups and regular events help foster a friendly environment, while historic buildings and surrounding open farmland add to the village’s character. Despite its rural setting, Swavesey supports an active day-to-day lifestyle, making it popular with families and professionals alike.
Amenities & Schooling
The village offers a range of everyday amenities including local shops and recreational facilities, along with access to nearby supermarkets and wider services in surrounding villages and Cambridge. Swavesey is particularly well regarded for education, with the highly respected Swavesey Village College serving the area and recognised for its strong academic reputation and community focus.
Commuter Connections
Swavesey is especially attractive for commuters thanks to excellent transport links. The village benefits from direct access to the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, providing convenient routes to Cambridge, St Ives, Huntingdon and key employment areas including the Science Park and Addenbrooke’s.
Road connections are equally convenient, with the nearby A14 offering links to Cambridge, Huntingdon and the wider motorway network, while rail services from Cambridge and Huntingdon provide fast connections to London and beyond.
AGENTS NOTES
Property is a Grade II listed property.
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