4 bed detached house for sale

Beech Tree Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22

Black Barn is an attractive timber-clad architect designed barn with stylish modern décor and exposed timber framing set in a highly-favoured village, near to local amenities and the mainline station.

Black Barn is an oak framed construction which is evident throughout with open studwork, vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers, staircase and floorboards with all the benefits of a modern home. It is a superb blend of character and charm along with thoughtfully designed family living space.

The accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance with oak staircase, galleried landing above and double-height windows welcoming plenty of natural light. This leads onto a tripe aspect drawing room with exposed timber beams and a grand brick-built fireplace with a woodburning stove. French doors open onto the rear garden which floods the room with natural light. The study is entered via sliding doors off the reception hall, with French doors opening to the rear garden adding an abundance of natural light. Adjoining the reception hall sits the sitting room with full-height windows and French doors opening onto the patio area. The right-hand side of the property houses the kitchen with an extensive range of wall and base wooden units, granite worksurfaces, tiled flooring, central island and stainless-steel range cooker. The vaulted ceiling in the kitchen really makes this room the heart of the home. Leading off the kitchen is a utility room with fitted units, appliances and access to the garden. The fourth bedroom is also located on the ground floor making the property very versatile, it would also make the perfect playroom.

Located off the galleried landing on the first floor sit three well proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has triple aspect windows with Juliet balcony, dressing room and ensuite with dual sinks. Bedroom two also benefits from a vaulted ceiling, built-in-wardrobes, ensuite and triple aspect. The third bedroom has sky lights and makes use of the family bathroom located across the hall.

Black Barn is located in a tucked away position in an exclusive development of 8 houses. Access to the property is over a shared driveway giving access to the two- bay cart lodge. There is a pedestrian door from the cart lodge opening through to the garden and space for secure bin and bicycle storage. The west-facing garden is mainly laid to lawn. There is a secluded paved terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining as well as a further raised terrace with a pergola over. The outside areas work perfectly with the house with French doors from all the reception rooms offering wonderful entertaining space.

Beech Tree Lane is situated in the centre of this highly regarded village with a wealth of local amenities including a pub, village shop, post office, primary school and railway station. There is a railway station on the outskirts of the village with a direct rail service to London Liverpool Street, as well as to Cambridge. The M11 is only a short drive away giving access to London, Stansted Airport and the North.