4 bed bungalow for sale

Bridle Way, Grantchester, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3

A generous, detached bungalow set within large gardens and grounds of 2.77 acres, in an idyllic setting, adjoining open countryside, on the west side of this picturesque and world famous village.

Cambridge City Centre 2 miles, M11 (junction 12) 1.25 miles, Addenbrookes Hospital/Cambridge Biomedical Campus 2 miles, Mainline Railway Station (King's Cross and Liverpool Street lines) 2.5 miles, (distances are approximate).

Salt Hill is a spacious, detached bungalow, originally built in 1959 by the renowned Kenneth Capon, celebrated for his contemporary and innovative designs. The house has since been expanded, with the original rendered exterior replaced by a brick facade and a pitched roof added for enhanced insulation. This property now offers a unique opportunity for prospective buyers to acquire a generous family home, set within large gardens and an adjoining paddock, boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. It also provides the potential to update and further modernize to suit individual preferences.

Grantchester is one of the most sought-after villages in the area, it boasts a range of excellent local amenities including pubs/restaurants and tea rooms. Further shopping and facilities can be found in nearby Trumpington with more extensive services in Cambridge city centre. Located to the west of Cambridge and approached via Newnham, Grantchester is a popular destination for walkers via Grantchester Meadows alongside the river Cam and Byrons Pool. The village has many famous associations with Nobel Prize winners and the poet, Rupert Brooke and in more recent times, has been popularised by the recent television series 'Grantchester'. Local amenities include the picturesque Parish church with its 14 century tower, village hall and 4 public houses/restaurants. The Orchard Tea Garden, established in 1897, claims that more famous people have taken tea there than anywhere else in the world. The village is also ideally placed for access to many of Cambridge's leading schools including St John's and King's in Grange Road and The Perse, St Faith's and The Leys in Trumpington Road.

Commuters are well served with a mainline railway station about 2.5 miles away providing services to King's Cross and Liverpool Street in approximately 52 and 67 minutes respectively and the M11 (junction 12) about 1.25 miles away providing access to Stansted Airport and London.