Location

Cottenham is a large & thriving village located approximately 6 miles north of Cambridge with many excellent facilities including a wide variety of local shops. The village benefits from a Co-operative store, Costcutter, Post Office and Pharmacy. In addition there are two GP Surgeries, a Dental Surgery, Library and community centre. Cottenham boasts four Public houses and various restaurants including a Chinese takeaway and an award-winning Indian Restaurant.

Further amenities and shopping facilities can be found in Cambridge, with a daily market and shopping malls The Grafton Centre and Grand Arcade. The University city of Cambridge has also become recognised as an important centre for the 'high tech' and 'bio-tech' industries with the University Research and Development Laboratories, Science Park, ARM, Microsoft, AstraZeneca and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus.

Schooling is available nearby at Cottenham Primary School and Cottenham Village College, both of which are Ofsted rated as good. There is also further schooling available for all ages in Cambridge, including independent schools such as The Perse, The Leys and The Stephen Perse Foundation, as well as sixth form colleges Long and Hills Road.

The village is approximately 4 miles from the A14 (Junction 32) which provides access to Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and the East Coast ports, or 5 miles to Junction 30 leading to the A1M and north. The M11 southbound is also approached from the A14 providing access to Stansted Airport (35 miles) and London.

All distances and times are approximate.

Description

Owl Barn is an impressive contemporary barn conversion completed in 2019, offering thoughtfully designed accommodation with an emphasis on energy efficiency, natural light and modern open plan living. The property forms part of an exclusive development accessed from Twentypence Road and enjoys generous grounds with gardens, paddocks, outbuildings and extensive parking extending to approximately 10.7 acres.

The house has been designed to a high specification, incorporating features such as triple glazed aluminium windows, a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system, solar panels and an air source heat pump supplying underfloor heating and hot water. The front entrance opens into a practical lobby area with space for coats and footwear. This leads into two striking reception spaces, each with vaulted ceilings and full height glazing to the front elevation. To the left is a generous sitting room with bi fold doors opening to the garden and a contemporary wood burner. To the right is an impressive kitchen/dining room fitted with a high quality range of cabinetry, oak worktops, integrated appliances and a central island with marble worksurface.

An inner hallway leads to the bedroom accommodation on the ground floor. The principal bedroom includes a dressing area, en suite shower room and bi fold doors to the garden. Bedrooms two and four both feature vaulted ceilings with mezzanine levels, providing additional sleeping or study space; bedroom two also benefits from an en suite shower room. Bedroom three is a further double room, currently used as a study or hobbies room. A well appointed family bathroom, separate cloakroom and a utility/plant room complete the ground floor. The first floor is arranged around a large galleried landing overlooking the kitchen, creating an impressive sense of space. This level provides a study area, a cloakroom and access to extensive eaves storage. A further room to the rear offers flexibility as a playroom, guest bedroom or additional living space, with access to the mezzanine areas serving bedrooms two and four.

The property is approached via a shared access road leading to a private driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. The grounds include garden areas to the front and west, fruit trees, a children's play area and an outdoor bar with power connected. A yard to the side contains several outbuildings with water and drainage, one of which includes a WC and offers potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation, subject to any necessary planning consents. To the north, the land extends towards the River Great Ouse with riverside boundaries and a public footpath providing a pedestrian link between Twenty Pence Road and Cottenham Lode. This land could serve as paddocks for ponies or livestock.