4 bed detached house for sale

Brookfield Road, Sawston CB22

Full Description

Lavender House - A Beautiful Victorian Family Home with Stunning South-Facing Garden

Step into this bright and airy Victorian gem—a truly beautiful family home that effortlessly blends period elegance with modern comfort. Set on a generous plot, this spacious home offers excellent indoor and outdoor living, perfect for families and entertaining.

Inside, you’ll find a flexible layout that includes an open plan family room ideal for everyday living, alongside a separate lounge and dining room for more formal occasions or quiet evenings. There are four double bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, offering plenty of space and privacy for all the family.

Outside, the home impresses with ample parking options, including a gravel driveway and a gate leading to a block-paved drive, and a bespoke detached garage—perfect for multiple vehicles, bikes, or extra storage.

The jewel in the crown is the stunning south-facing garden, thoughtfully designed as a series of outdoor rooms. Enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks on one of two patios, relax beside the well-stocked pond and gentle water rill, or explore the orchard, greenhouse, and vegetable garden—a true haven for gardeners and nature lovers alike.

This is much more than just a house—it’s a warm, welcoming home offering character, space, and a truly exceptional garden retreat.

Location & Services

Brookfield Road is a sought-after and well-established location on the southern edge of Sawston, a thriving South Cambridgeshire village with a friendly community and everything you need on your doorstep. Enjoy independent bakeries, a traditional butcher, a greengrocer, and a handy local supermarket as well as lovely cafes, local pubs and a variety of green spaces and play areas for all family members.

Perfect for commuters, Sawston is within easy reach of Cambridge and the nearby science and biomedical campuses – many of which are accessible by bike – making it an ideal place to combine village living with city convenience. There are also very good road, rail, bus and air links, making longer journeys more convenient.

The area is served by highly regarded schools, and the property falls within the catchment for Sawston Village College, currently the Sunday Times State 11–16 Secondary School of the Year.

Tenure: Freehold
Services: All main services are connected
EPC rating: D 57
Local Authority/Council Tax: South Cambridgeshire/Band E

**enquiries**

For all enquiries, viewing requests or to create your own listing please visit the Emoov website.

If calling, please quote reference: S4299

Family Room (10.84m x 3.68m)

A spacious family room with wooden flooring, radiators, and a log burner for added warmth. The kitchen area offers wall and base units, a ceramic sink, dual fuel cooker, solid oak worktops, and dishwasher plumbing. Large oak-framed doors open to the south-facing garden.

Sitting Room (3.63m x 3.63m)

This characterful room features wood flooring and original picture rail, with fitted shelves flanking the chimney breast. A log burner creates a cosy focal point, while the original sash window to the front elevation allows in plenty of natural light.

Dining Room (2.88m x 3.46m)

The dining room enjoys wooden flooring and double-glazed French doors that open onto the south-facing garden, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living while flooding the space with natural light.

Utility Room (2.14m x 2.00m)

The utility room features tiled flooring, plumbing for a washing machine, a white work surface with stainless steel sink, and a gas combi boiler installed in September 2023. Includes built-in shoe storage, a double-glazed window, and an oak back door to the garden

Bedroom One (3.85m x 3.68m)

A bright and attractive double bedroom featuring a glass-fronted built-in wardrobe. Original sash windows overlook the south-facing garden, filling the room with natural light and charming views

Bedroom Two (3.63m x 3.68m)

A generous double bedroom with stripped wooden flooring, radiator, and a built-in cupboard with shelving. Original sash windows add period charm, and there’s access to loft space for additional storage or potential conversion.

Bedroom Three (3.63m x 3.63m)

Spacious double bedroom featuring stripped wooden flooring, a radiator, and a built-in cupboard with shelving. Original sash windows bring in natural light and add to the room’s period charm.

Bedroom Four (2.31m x 3.51m)

A cozy double bedroom featuring an original sash window that overlooks the rear garden, offering peaceful views and plenty of natural light.

Bathroom One

Bathroom with a three-piece suite, including a shower over the bath, WC, and wash hand basin with under-cupboard storage. Features an electric shaving point, slate-tiled floor, and white tiled walls, combining practicality with clean, modern style

Bathroom Two

The bathroom features tiled floors and walls, a walk-in electric shower, pedestal wash basin, and low-level WC. An extractor fan provides ventilation, completing this practical and well-appointed space

Rear Garden (38m x 12m)

A spacious south-facing rear garden featuring established herbaceous borders, patios, pond, rill, fruit trees, vegetable patch, lawn areas, greenhouse, and shed. A gated, block-paved driveway leads to the detached garage, providing ample parking and access.

Front Garden

A small front garden featuring a lawn, herbaceous border, and gravel driveway. The tiled front path is laid with original quarry tiles, leading up to the original front door, adding period charm and curb appeal.