Station Road, Impington

Features

Description

This delightfully charming and utterly stylish Grade II listed thatched cottage has been superbly updated by the current owners and comes to the market with no onward chain. Bursting with original features and character yet thoroughly contemporary inside, the home blends period features with modern touches and sits within beautifully landscaped gardens in the popular village of Impington, just a short distance from Cambridge.

The cottage itself retains a wealth of character throughout, with exposed wooden beams adding warmth and charm. The beautiful dual-aspect sitting room is centred around an impressive Inglenook fireplace, creating a warm and inviting living space and has direct access to the garden.

The stunning kitchen and dining room, featuring beautiful wooden flooring, forms the heart of the home. There's an Inglenook fireplace fitted with a woodburner providing a striking and characterful backdrop. The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke handmade base cabinetry, an integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer, and a Smeg range with gas hob. A peninsula with breakfast bar provides ample space for dining and entertaining. There's a Belfast-style sink and Quooker boiling hot water tap for a modern, contemporary touch, while French doors open onto the stunning terrace and garden.

Upstairs is accessed via two staircases, one leading to bedrooms one and two; and a separate staircase leading to bedroom three. All three bedrooms are light and bright double bedrooms.

The triple aspect master bedroom has fitted drawers as well as a large fitted cupboard and a fireplace. Bedroom two also has a large cupboard and fireplace; and a secret door leading through to bedroom three. Bedroom three is dual aspect with two cupboards, one of which houses the modern Viessman gas boiler and hot water cylinder.

On the ground floor is the utterly contemporary and beautifully finished family bathroom is located on the ground floor, and is fitted with a roll-top bath with rain shower head. 

Outside, the property features a beautiful contemporary Yorkstone terrace with a pergola, perfect for summer barbecues and entertaining. Beyond this is a large lawn and a mature Walnut tree with wraparound treehouse and play area. There is a row of pleached trees separating the garden from the large private driveway which offers off-street parking for up to four cars, and secured by wooden electric gates. There is also a large shed ideal for storing garden furniture and equipment.

In addition to the main cottage, the property includes a substantial two-bedroom annexe with its own private garden, providing highly versatile accommodation for extended family, guests, or as an income-generating opportunity. The annex features an open-plan living room, with a modern kitchen alongside. There's an integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, and induction hob along with generous worktop space and storage. There is a double bedroom with wardrobe space; a further single bedroom; and a family bathroom.

Altogether, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally presented thatched cottage where period charm meets high-quality contemporary living. The property has been thoughtfully and comprehensively updated throughout to a superb standard, including modern windows and finishes, while retaining its character and timeless appeal.

The property itself sits in the Histon and Impington Conservation area. The villages of Impington and Histon are highly desirable offering the tranquility of village living whilst maintaining easy access to the vibrant city centre. Impington Village College is the local, and well-renowned, secondary school. The property's location allows for easy access to major routes such as the A14, A10 and M11, and the Guided Busway provides a direct link to Cambridge City Centre; both Cambridge North and Cambridge stations; and Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Biomedical Campus. 

Disclaimer: Please note that certain photographs presented in our listing employ virtual staging methods. 

Additional information
Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire
Services: All mains services are connected to the property
Internet speed: FTTC and Cable, providing up to 1Gbps
Both the main house and annex have separate addresses for council tax and energy ratings. All services are connected via the main property.

Main house
Council Tax Band: D
Energy Rating: C

Annex
Council Tax Band: C
Energy Rating: E