Great Abington, Cambridgeshire

Equestrian opportunity. A beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage offering the potential for enlargement set within 8.8 acres with a range of outbuildings and equestrian facilities within easy reach of Cambridge. Thoughtfully updated by the current owners, the property offers excellent potential for enlargement as well as the development of an additional dwelling (subject to planning) and features a large barn incorporating stables, separate stable block, all weather arena and extensive grounds incorporating gardens, parking and paddocks.

Entering via bifold doors to the rear: 

GROUND FLOOR  

SUN ROOM A light-filled space overlooking the landscaped rear garden, with doors opening directly outside - ideal for year-round enjoyment.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Beautifully updated by the current owners, featuring a range of fitted base and wall units with quartz worktops, island with induction hob and downdraft extractor, and an inset butler sink. Integrated appliances include a double oven, microwave, dishwasher, and full-height fridge. Triple aspect windows provide excellent natural light, and there is useful understairs storage. Door to: 

SITTING/DINING ROOM A comfortable and well-proportioned room with windows to two aspects and an inset wood-burning stove. Staircase rising to the first floor.

UTILITY Useful cupboard with plumbing and space for laundry appliances, along with additional storage.

CLOAKROOM/LARDER With side-facing window, this versatile space is ideal as a boot room or for further storage.

SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled walk-in wet room with shower, WC, hand wash basin, and window to the side aspect.

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING With rear aspect window, airing cupboard, and access to: 

BEDROOM 1 A spacious double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a side-facing window.

BEDROOM 2 Another well-sized double room with extensive fitted wardrobes and window to the side.

BATHROOM Fully tiled and fitted with a panelled bath with shower attachment, WC, hand wash basin, and heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE The property is situated along a quiet, single lane and is approached by an extensive gravel driveway providing parking and turning for several vehicles, in turn leading to the outbuildings and paddocks. Lawned gardens surround the property with a south facing paved terrace ideal for al fresco entertaining.

THE BARN A substantial, timber framed barn currently configured as stables, feed store and hay barn with central open yard, light and power connected.

THE STABLE BARN Offering stables, tack room and storage with light and power connected.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Beyond the barns is an ALL-WEATHER ARENA leading to the paddocks which are divided by post and rail fencing with the grounds in all measuring 8.6 acres.

PLANNING POTENTIAL The property previously benefitted from planning permission to extend the house by approximately 50% which has since lapsed. In addition, there is precedent along the lane to create an additional dwelling on the stables side of the plot, subject to the necessary planning consents.