3 Bedroom Semi Detached House, Parsonage Lane, Burwell, CB25

Nestled in the heart of the popular village of Burwell, this truly delightful three-bedroom cottage perfectly blends period charm with stylish modern living. Situated on a corner plot, this characterful home has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced by the current owners to offer spacious, flexible accommodation ideal for family life or working from home.

At the heart of the home is a beautifully designed kitchen/dining room, finished to a high specification with quality fittings, ample storage, and plenty of natural light. This stunning space opens via double doors onto a raised decked area – perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining.

To the front of the property, a cosy living room with a feature wood-burning stove creates an inviting atmosphere for quieter evenings. A separate study provides a practical and peaceful space for home working, reading, or hobbies – a valuable addition for today’s lifestyles. A utility room and ground floor WC add everyday convenience.

Upstairs, the property offers three comfortable bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom, all served by a recently updated four-piece family bathroom featuring a stylish freestanding bath and walk-in shower.

Outside, the property sits on a corner plot, offering a beautifully maintained garden with mature planting, lawned areas, and a raised decking area accessed directly from the kitchen – an ideal space to relax or entertain. There is also ample off-road parking, a rare advantage in such a central location.

LOCATION:

Burwell is a highly sought after village located approximately 11 miles from the university city of Cambridge and 5 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket with regular bus service to both. There is convenient access to the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east.

For commuters there is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with Cambridge North Station and the fastest trains taking under one hour.

VILLAGE INFORMATION:

Steeped in history, Burwell has a beautiful, Grade I-listed parish church in the High Street and museum showing life through the centuries on the edge of the Cambridgeshire fens. There is a strong sense of community, with local magazine ‘Clunch’ detailing village news and upcoming events (inc. independent food truck visits, cider festivals etc).

The village recreational ground has a large playing field, tennis courts, children’s play equipment and skate park with a paved walkway around the edge and numerous gym equipment for gym bods to enjoy. The Burwell Community Sports Centre offers a range of recreational activities such as badminton, table-tennis, gymnastics, and yoga.

Education at primary level is available at Burwell Village College Primary School, there are also pre-school nurseries available to choose from. Burwell lies within the catchment for both Bottisham Village College and Soham Village College secondary schools, rated Outstanding and Good respectively by Ofsted.

Residents are spoilt for choice for picturesque routes to enjoy, with riverside walks along the Burwell Lode out towards Reach and Wicken fen, Spring Close, Priory Wood and Devils Dyke to name a few. Just a short drive away is Anglesey Abbey National Trust, which is also within cycling range along the Lodes Way cycle route from Burwell.

FACILITIES:

One of the best served villages in Cambridgeshire with an extensive range of facilities for the whole community. Boasting three convenience stores, three public houses (The Fox, Five Bells and The Anchor) offering excellent dining options and takeaway, bakery, post office, doctors surgery, pharmacy, dentist, opticians, hairdressers and barber shop, estate agents, haberdashery, petrol station and delightful artisan coffee shop.

HOCKEYS NEWMARKET

Hockeys are Cambridgeshire’s leading local estate agents with over 100 years of experience. As the most well- established of Cambridge estate agents, we have a number of branches in the region.

Our family run Newmarket office opened its doors in January 2022 and has already established itself as a leading agent in the Newmarket area, with an unrivalled reputation for customer service. So, if you have any local property requirements, feel free to contact us today!