Caius Farm Cottages, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge, CB22

1 Caius Farm Cottages dates back around 100 years, originally comprising a cottage and four barns in grounds approaching a 1/3 of an acre. Our clients have sympathetically transformed this charming cottage into an architect designed, high specification, truly unique contemporary home measuring 2,586 sqft.

The property has a large, bright reception hallway which captures the natural light, and semi vaulted ceilings with Douglas Fir exposed roof trusses a feature throughout the modern additions. Of particular interest are the polished concrete floors with underfloor heating to all of the ground floor. The main family room area flows effortlessly into a dining area and kitchen all with fully vaulted ceilings and exposed roof trusses. High performance Rationel windows, terrace and sliding doors act as picture windows to the granite terrace running the whole width of the rear with the mature garden and open countryside views beyond.

The family room area is fitted with a 'Morso' Danish woodburner set on a glass hearth, a Douglas Fir feature wall panel and remote control roof lights. The kitchen is a German made bespoke design with a centre island and corian worktops. The appliances include 'SMEG' oven, combination oven with induction hob, a Miele extractor, wine cooler, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer.

The rear hallway gives access to the garden and the 2 principle bedrooms suites. The master suite has a fully vaulted ceiling, LED lighting and dual aspect views with terrace doors leading to the rear garden. A dressing room leads into the en-suite bathroom/shower room complete with Duravit fittings. The second principle bedroom is reached through an inner hall with a large built-in double wardrobe and airing cupboard. The bedroom enjoys dual aspect views with terrace doors and an en-suite shower room.

The original cottage has been beautifully linked by the architects to the new additions preserving original features with two further reception rooms, two bedrooms with a family bathroom.

The property is located on Babraham Road as you leave the city on the south side. The position offers excellent access to Addenbrooke's Hospital, cycle routes and Park and Ride for easy access into the centre of the City and for those who like outdoor pursuits, Wandlebury Country Park and The Gog Magog Golf Club. It is also ideally located for many of the renowned schools in the area and for the commuter, rail services either from Cambridge (London Kings Cross) or Shelford (London Liverpool Street). Road links are also very convenient for the A11/A14 and M11.

The property has off road parking for numerous vehicles on a shingle driveway edged with flower borders and trees retained from the original site. A family sized rear garden with central lawn, shrub, flower borders and mature trees. There is a terrace constructed of flamed granite slab for entertaining off the main living and kitchen areas.