4 bed detached house for sale

High Green, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22

Set in the heart of this highly sought-after village south of Cambridge, De Freville Manor is steeped in centuries of history and architectural heritage. Believed to date back to the 15th century, this remarkable home offers abundant character, extensive accommodation, beautifully established grounds, and exceptional privacy—all within easy reach of direct rail links to London King's Cross.

Sensitively restored and maintained, incorporating complete rewiring, De Freville Manor is one of the most distinctive houses in the village, showcasing a wealth of architectural features. While the main reception hallway offers a traditional entrance, the current owners favour more informal access via a charming rear porch, which opens directly into the kitchen/breakfast room. The five reception rooms include a majestic drawing room with impressive ceiling height, an exposed carved central beam, and a large inglenook with carved bressummer. The dining room has a brick floor, an original 15th-century door, ceiling timbers, and open stud work to the snug. A library/5th bedroom, and study complete the variety of versatile spaces ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or working. The kitchen/breakfast room has a bespoke range of wall and base cabinetry, slate worktops, and a traditional oil-fired Aga. A practical utility room, with a door leading to the garden, and a cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first-floor landing leads to a light-filled sitting/study area, and there are four bedrooms, including the principal suite, three further double bedrooms (two with en suites), and a family bathroom.

Outside
Approached via a private tree-lined driveway leading to the rear of the house and barns, which extend to around 2,200 sq ft., include a timber framed main barn, clunch barn, hayloft, various workshops, garaging, and open cart lodge. To the rear and front, the formal gardens, circa. 1.5 acres, incorporating a large entertaining terrace, are well-maintained with established flower borders and mature screening trees, enclosed by flint walling, and lie to the front along with an orchard and vegetable garden. Over the years, the grounds have been extended, with available surrounding land of 7.87 acres, bringing the total plot size to 9.37 acres.

Great Shelford is one of Cambridgeshire's larger villages, situated approximately 4 miles south of Cambridge city centre. Shelford Station (approx. 10 minutes walk), provides direct rail services to London Liverpool Street. London Kings Cross is accessible via a 5 minute rail journey to Cambridge. Cambridge South Station, expected to be in service by early 2026, will be just a few minutes away, planned to serve the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Road links are excellent, with junction 11 of the M11 approximately 2 miles away. The nearby dna Cycle Path runs from Great Shelford to Addenbrooke's Hospital and Biomedical Campus. This sought-after village offers extensive amenities like public houses, restaurants, convenience stores, independent shops, and a recreation ground. An excellent primary school is located in the village, and there is exceptional schooling for all age groups in Cambridge.