A Versatile and Well-Appointed Three-Bedroom Home with Detached Studio in a Prime Village Location
A Versatile and Well-Appointed Three-Bedroom Home with Detached Studio in a sought-after village location with excellent amenities and easy access to Cambridge city centre, M11, Addenbrooke’s, and rail links. The home is within Comberton Village College catchment area. The property is a spacious and bright three-bedroom family home which also offers the ideal work from home space with a detached, heated studio/home office/workshop with power, light, water, and internet. Further added benefits are the gated driveway offering parking for 3–4 vehicles, secluded rear garden with lawn, raised beds, and timber cycle store and with a EPC rating of E, you are all set to move into your forever home.
Property Overview:
Wimpole Road presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-presented and versatile three-bedroom detached home, occupying a generous plot on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Barton. Set well back from the road behind secure gated parking, this attractive home offers approximately 1,161 sq. ft of bright, well-balanced accommodation, with the added benefit of a detached 258 sq. ft heated studio/workshop, perfect for home working or creative pursuits.
The Accommodation offers:
The ground floor comprises a welcoming sitting room/family room with a cosy woodburning stove, flowing seamlessly into the open-plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room—ideal for modern family living and entertaining. The kitchen is thoughtfully fitted with a range of units including a butler sink and range cooker, while bi-fold doors provide direct access to the rear garden. A separate utility room with cloakroom completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, the first floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and a stylish family shower room. A fully boarded loft with light and power provides excellent storage or potential for conversion (subject to necessary consents).
Outside:
The property is approached via double gates leading to secure off-road parking for 3–4 vehicles. The front garden includes a timber cycle shed and log store, while a five-bar gate opens into the private, secluded rear garden—predominantly laid to lawn with established planting, raised vegetable beds, and paved seating areas.
At the rear of the garden lies a substantial detached studio/workshop, equipped with heating, power, lighting, water, and internet—offering the perfect solution for a home office, creative studio, hobbies room, or additional flexible living space.
Location:
Barton is a vibrant and well-served village situated just 4 miles south-west of Cambridge. The village benefits from a range of amenities including a local shop, post office, two public houses, playing fields, and the popular Burwash Manor with its independent shops, café, and delicatessen. Schooling is excellent, with a primary school rated ‘Good’ (Ofsted) within walking distance and secondary schooling at the outstanding Comberton Village College just 2 miles away. The village offers regular bus services, traffic-free cycle routes to Cambridge and Comberton, and easy access to Junction 12 of the M11. Mainline rail services from Cambridge and Royston provide fast connections to London and beyond.
Distances:
• Cambridge city centre – approx. 4 miles
• M11 (Junction 12) – approx. 1 mile
• Addenbrooke’s Hospital – approx. 6 miles
Additional Information:
• Tenure: Freehold
• Services: Mains electricity, water, and drainage. Oil-fired central heating
• Local Authority: Cambridge City Council
• Council Tax Band: E
• Viewings: Strictly by private appointment.
