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£795,000 Guide Price

5 Bedroom Detached House, Ditton Green, Woodditton, CB8

Ditton Green, Woodditton, CB8

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97 High Street, Newmarket

Description

A Charming Five-Bedroom Detached 17th-Century Cottage

Formerly the village forge, this delightful 17th-century detached cottage has been beautifully preserved and recently renovated to an exceptional standard. Overflowing with character and period features—including exposed beams, original brick fireplaces, and quarry-tiled floors—the property offers generous and flexible accommodation throughout.

Set within mature, well-tended gardens, this unique home includes five bedrooms, a family bathroom, two generous reception rooms, and two convenient ground floor bedrooms with a modern en-suite—perfect for multigenerational living or welcoming guests.

Accommodation Comprises:Entrance Porch

A welcoming entrance space with quarry-tiled flooring, a window to the front aspect, and a door leading into the heart of the home.

Dining Hall

A character-rich reception area featuring exposed beams, a charming brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove, under-stairs storage, and windows to both the front and rear aspects. French doors lead into the sitting room, and a door to the staircase completes this cosy yet spacious area.

Sitting Room

Light-filled and spacious, this inviting room boasts exposed beams, a striking brick fireplace, a window to the front aspect, and double French doors opening onto the rear garden—ideal for seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Inner Hallway

Leads to the ground floor bedrooms and en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom Four

A comfortable double bedroom with a window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Five

Another ground floor bedroom with a window to the rear aspect.

En-Suite Shower Room

Smartly appointed with a tiled shower cubicle, hand basin with mixer tap and built-in cupboard, low-level WC, tiled walls, and a side window for natural light.

Kitchen

A well-equipped and charming kitchen featuring a 2.5-bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, a range of fitted base and wall units, integrated eye-level oven and grill, 4-ring ceramic hob with extractor hood, tiled flooring, exposed beams, and dual-aspect windows to the front and rear.

Utility Room

Functional and spacious with quarry-tiled flooring, a stainless steel sink unit with double drainer, Boulter oil-fired central heating boiler, walk-in pantry, and a half-glazed door leading out to the garden.

Pantry

Ideal for dry storage and kitchen appliances, located conveniently off the utility room.

First Floor:Landing

A light-filled space with a window to the rear aspect, doors leading to all first-floor bedrooms and the family bathroom. A charming reading nook is set into a bay window with bespoke bench seating and garden views. Additional enclosed storage and loft access via pull-down ladder add practical value.

Bedroom One – Principal Suite

A standout master bedroom with sloping ceilings, window to the side aspect, and French doors opening onto a private balcony offering views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Includes a spacious walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails, built-in shelving, and loft storage accessed via a pull-down hatch.

Bedroom Two

A bright, double-aspect room with sloping ceilings and windows to the front and side. Features two walk-in closets with built-in shelving, hanging rails, and accessible loft storage, ideal for clothes and accessories.

Bedroom Three

A light and airy room with dual aspect windows overlooking the rear garden and side, and charming sloping ceilings.

Family Bathroom

Neatly fitted with a panelled bath and mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, and tiled walls. A window to the side aspect provides ventilation and light, while an internal storage cupboard adds practicality.

A Rare Opportunity

This enchanting home seamlessly blends the charm of a bygone era with the comforts of modern living. Whether you're seeking a tranquil family home, space for guests, or multi-generational flexibility, this cottage is a rare and wonderful find in today’s market.

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Key Features

  • Five bedroom
  • Two bathroom
  • Wealth of characterful features
  • Off road parking
  • Desirable village location
  • Renovated throughout
  • Principal with balcony
  • Versatile reception rooms

Property Details

  • Property type: House
  • Price Per Sq Foot: £436
  • Approx Sq Feet: 1,824 sqft
  • Property Age Bracket: Pre-Georgian (pre 1710)
  • Council Tax Band: E
  • Property Ipack: Property information
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Parking Spaces

Off street

Capacity: 3

Location

Location Woodditton is a highly desirable, beautiful village amidst undulating countryside just 5 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket and approximately 15 miles from the university city of Cambridge. There is good access to the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. For commuters there is a train station around 3 miles away in Dullingham and 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. Stansted International Airport is approximately 40 minutes away. Village Information Woodditton is a quiet, picturesque village and home to ‘The Three Blackbirds’ Public house, which has a very great reputation for serving good food. The village contains a number of interesting period and modern properties, many old houses including the pub are believed to date from the 17th century. Little Ditton is a small hamlet of Woodditton and there is a fine church on the edge of the village dating to the 14th century. The village also lies to the eastern end of the Devils Dyke, a 7.5 mile Anglo-Saxon earthwork believed to be 1450 years old that is popular with walkers. The Ellesmere Centre in nearby Stetchworth is a community centre including post office and community store. It offers a wide range of sports and other clubs such as, Junior football, Athletics, Squash, Tennis, Pilates, Karate, Table tennis, Carpet Bowls and many other activities. The centre has an astroturf pitch with floodlights, and two grass football pitches. Facilities In addition to the comprehensive range of facilities in Cambridge, the nearby town of Newmarket provides a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Renowned globally for thoroughbred horses and boasting two separate racetracks with quality horses competing throughout the season.

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