Caxton End, Bourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Bidwells - Cambridge, Residential Sales Phone: 01223 784775

A charming detached 3 bedroom property situated in a delightful, semi-rural position on the north western outskirts of this attractive west Cambridgeshire village.<br/><br/>Cambridge 9 miles, M11 (junction 12) 5 miles, Royston (King's Cross 38 minutes) 10 miles, (distances and time are approximate).<br/><br/>The Forge is a beautifully presented 3-bedroom detached home, built in 1893 with brick elevations under a tiled roof. The property was thoughtfully extended in the 1970s and offers a rare blend of period charm and modern comfort. Lovingly maintained by the same family for over 40 years, the property showcases elegant original features including high ceilings and sash windows, which fill the home with natural light and a wonderful sense of space.<br/><br/>Bourn is an attractive west Cambridgeshire village with a good range of local facilities including a post office/shop, church, hairdressers, cafe, two public houses/restaurants and a primary school rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Cambridge Country Club (formerly Bourn Golf and Country Club) is a luxurious complex offering a wellness centre, gym, luxury spa, swimming pool and a new bar and restaurant with views over the very well-established 18-hole golf course. The University city of Cambridge is about 9 miles east and is not only world renowned for its academic achievements but has also become recognised as an important centre for the "high-tech" and "bio-tech" industries with the University Research and Development Laboratories, Science Park, ARM, Microsoft, AstraZeneca and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus. The city offers extensive cultural and shopping facilities together with an outstanding choice of independent schools for all ages.<br/>London commuters are also well served with services to King's Cross from St Neots (42 minutes) and Royston (37 minutes) lying 10 miles west and 11 miles south respectively, along with a good bus service to Cambridge.