4 Bed Detached House For Sale

An attractive, well-proportioned 18th century detached cottage located in this desirable village location.

Cambridge City Centre 7 miles, Waterbeach Train Station 4 miles, A14 (Junction 32) 4 miles, M11 6 miles

68 Histon Road is believed to date from 18th Century and was extended in 1979. Constructed with brick elevations, rendered under a tiled roof, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation, which has considerable charm and character. During their ownership the current owners have carried out an extensive program of improvements to the property most notably the addition of a detached garden room/studio, new kitchen and new bathroom.


Cottenham is one of the larger villages surrounding Cambridge, situated around 5 miles north of the city. There is an excellent range of facilities including small supermarkets, a post office, dental practice, doctors surgery, large recreational ground, vets as well as various restaurants, coffee shops and public houses. There is schooling for all ages with nurseries, primary schools and a village college. Road communications are good with the A14/M11, via Histon to the south or alternatively Oakington to the west, both within a few miles. For the commuter there is a railway station at Waterbeach providing regular services, via Cambridge, to Liverpool Street and King's Cross (about 68 and 52 minutes respectively).

Nearby Cambridge is not only world renowned for its academic achievements but has also become the centre of the "high-tech" industry with the University Research and Development Laboratories and the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park. The city provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes, the tree lined River Cam and extensive shopping facilities together with an excellent choice of independent schools.