3 bed detached house for sale

Caxton End, Bourn CB23

An exceptional, thoughtfully extended and much improved detached family home, set in a lovely elevated position. The property enjoys an efficient C rated EPC, making it economical to run, and has a garden studio, garage, and beautiful south west facing gardens. Offered with no upward chain.

The house has recently undergone a comprehensive programme of improvements, including a contemporary extension that has been added to the rear of the building. The owners have also reconfigured the first floor, converting the fourth bedroom to a dressing room and en-suite. This could however be stripped out and the bedroom reinstated if preferred. A number of cosmetic improvements have also been made, including the fitting of a new kitchen and bathroom, the installation of beautiful internal doors, a new front door, and general redecorating. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped, and a useful studio added. On the more practical side, there is a mechanical heat recovery system, photovoltaic panels, two 5 kW batteries, and a Zappi EV charger. Even the log burner is a Burley, which with its catalytic converter, is one of the most eco log burners on the market.

The property is approached over a neat front garden with steps leading up to the front door and there is an area of lawn with shrubs and a seating area. The front door is set beneath a canopy that offers protection from the elements as you go in, and the entrance hall is impressive with the staircase rising to the first floor and plenty of space for welcoming guests into your home. The sitting room is a bright dual aspect room with a window to the front and patio doors to the rear. There is an attractive fireplace inset with a log burner, and acoustic wall panels add colour and texture. The kitchen/dining/family room extends into the garden and is a lovely entertaining space with direct access to the terrace. This room faces south west, and is dual aspect with roof lights, so is exceptionally bright and filled with natural light. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of cabinets set above and below the working surfaces. There is a built in double oven, venting hob, and an integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer with an adjacent larder cupboard. On the ground floor, there is also a cloakroom and a generous utility room with a second sink, space for a washing machine and dryer, and a further storage cupboard.

On the first floor, the landing opens to three generous double bedrooms, with the principal room having a dressing room and a beautiful en-suite wet room with a shower, Japanese w.c. With bidet functions, and vanity unit with inset hand basin. There is also a family bathroom with a clawfoot bathtub and shower over, w.c., and hand basin.

Outside, the owners have thoughtfully planned the gardens to ensure that the same quality is reflected in the outdoor space. There is a beautiful patio that leads to an area of lawn with an array of colourful trees and shrubs. At the far end of the garden is a useful studio, ideal for working from home or hobbies. There is also a personal door from the garden to the garage, and a gate opens to the parking area and a number of productive, raised vegetable beds.

Bourn is a rather splendid village, and in 2023 was voted as one of the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live in East Anglia. Bourn punches massively above its weight in terms of services and amenities per capita. It has a locally-owned gastro pub, an award-winning Indian restaurant, and a popular café. Bourn is also home to the super-swish Cambridge Country Club, which includes a golf course and health spa. Other excellent amenities include an outdoor hot tub experience centre and the Wysing Arts Centre.

Bourn features a number of practical services including a doctor’s surgery, butcher, local shop, and primary school that feeds into high-achieving Comberton Village College and Sixth form. Bourn provides country living within commuting distance to all that the historic city of Cambridge has to offer.