3 bed detached house for sale

Peacock Close, Cottenham CB24

Upon entering, the spacious hallway creates an immediate sense of welcome and provides excellent built-in storage together with a convenient ground floor WC. The impressive living room is flooded with natural light from striking bay windows and offers ample space for both everyday living and entertaining.

The centrepiece of the property is the outstanding contemporary kitchen/dining room, thoughtfully designed with integrated appliances, extensive Quartz work surfaces, and an additional central island ideal for informal dining and social gatherings. French doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor space. A separate utility room further enhances practicality, offering additional storage, laundry space, and external access.

The first floor offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, each benefitting from its own ensuite facility - an increasingly sought-after feature for modern living.

The principal bedroom serves as a superb private retreat, enhanced by elegant bay windows, a walk-in dressing area with bespoke fitted furniture, and a spacious ensuite complete with both a corner shower and full-sized bath, alongside excellent vanity storage. Bedroom two is a spacious double room with ensuite facilities, while bedroom three, currently arranged as a dressing room, also enjoys the luxury of a private ensuite bathroom.

To the rear, the enclosed garden features a paved patio area and a well-maintained lawn, providing the perfect setting for entertaining, family activities, or relaxing outdoors. With a driveway providing parking for two vehicles ad leading to the single brick garage, with power connected.
Location


Cottenham is one of the largest and best-served villages in South Cambridgeshire, situated approximately six miles north of Cambridge. The village enjoys excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the A14 and regular bus services linking Cottenham with Cambridge, Ely and surrounding villages. Cyclists are particularly well catered for, benefiting from largely flat, well-used routes into Cambridge via Histon and established cycle paths.

Cottenham has a thriving and welcoming community, supported by a comprehensive range of local amenities. These include independent shops, cafés, pubs and takeaways, alongside churches, a community centre, library, medical practice, dentist and pharmacy. Leisure facilities are a particular strength, with a sports centre, skate park, recreation grounds and a wide variety of clubs and societies. A full calendar of community events throughout the year contributes to the village’s lively and inclusive atmosphere.

Education provision is a key attraction for families. Cottenham Primary School is well regarded, while Cottenham Village College provides local secondary education and sixth form, and is known for its positive learning environment, strong academic performance and wide-ranging extracurricular opportunities. Additional Post-16 education is served by the nearby Impington Village College Sixth Form, which offers a broad choice of a-level and vocational courses and is easily accessible by bus and cycle routes. These excellent transport links make Cottenham a practical and popular choice for students, families and commuters alike.

EPC Rating: B