Smithy Fen, Cottenham, CB24
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Bungalow and Barn Available
- Brand New Bungalow And Barn With Potential For Class Q
- 1 Acre Plot
- Located On The Edge Of The Village - Surrounded By Countryside
- Quality Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
- Air Source Heat Pump With Under Floor Heating Throughout
- Far Reaching Views
- Potential For Car Port STP
Description
Barn and New Build Bungalow Set Within Approximately 1 Acre
The entrance hall leads to all of the following accommodation. The kitchen features a cream in-frame range of wall and base units with quartz work surfaces and upstands. Integrated appliances include a Bosch double oven and induction hob, along with a Bosch microwave, washer/dryer, built-in fridge and freezer, and dishwasher. The impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/living room includes bi-folding doors that open beautifully onto the extensive garden.
Oak herringbone wood-effect flooring runs throughout the hall and kitchen/dining/living areas, with carpets fitted in the bedrooms. The bathrooms are fitted with contemporary white suites. The main bathroom includes a bath with a tiled panel and both rainfall and handheld showers over, together with a wall-mounted WC, concealed cistern, wall-mounted hand basin, and fully tiled floors and walls. The ensuite features a stone-effect shower tray with both rainfall and handheld showers.
Outside and Parking
The property enjoys wonderful sunsets with a west-facing garden which is 0.25 acre total plot. The post and rail fencing allows views of the far-reaching surrounding countryside.
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.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-25
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,211 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5.5 Gbps
Superfast · available to 80% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Cottenham Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 471
- Type
- Community school
- Willingham Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 364
- Type
- Community school
- Northstowe Learning Community3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Pupils
- 920
- Type
- Academy converter
- Robert Arkenstall Primary School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 269
- Type
- Community school
- Histon and Impington Park Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 425
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Cottenham Village College1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 860
- Type
- Academy converter
- Northstowe Learning Community3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Pupils
- 920
- Type
- Academy converter
- Impington Village College4.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,446
- Type
- Academy converter
- North Cambridge Academy5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 687
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Swavesey Village College5.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,254
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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