Whittlesford 3.9 milesA charming three bedroom detached cottage, with spacious living accommodation and enclosed garden, situated in the small village of Hildersham. Situated near to amenities offered in Great Abbington and Linton and only a 20 minute drive to Cambridge. Available to rent from September 2026.
A three bedroom detached cottage located in the quaint and sought after village of Hildersham. A rare opportunity to rent a 1700‘s period property with lots of charm and original characteristics, having initially been used as a Forge.
As you enter the property from the front, you find yourself in the welcoming boot room reception hall. There is generous storage space for coats and shoes and a WC cloak room is found just off.
Behind is the lounge which has an impressive central bricked working fireplace. There is good quality hard wooden flooring and original wooden beams line the ceiling. Next to this, is the family room which could also be used as an office or dining room. The fireplace mirrors the adjacent side and the wooden flooring continues throughout.
The kitchen has been tastefully refitted to a high standard, offering plenty of counter and cupboard space. There is a range master cooker, extractor above and ceramic butler style sink installed. The Tenant will need to supply their own white goods and there is space for washing machine, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Wooden french doors lead to the enclosed garden, giving this home a lovely flow for entertaining as well as inside-outside dining.
Stairs rise to the first floor, where there is three good size double bedrooms all of which have wooden sash windows, that overlook the garden flooding the property with natural light. Wooden flooring continues throughout and the wide corridor gives the upstairs a spacious feel. The main bathroom is also well proportioned and is fitted with panelled bath with shower overhead, toilet and traditional style free standing sink. There is a storage cupboard that also houses the water tank.
Outside, the property has a mature enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn. Shrubs surround the perimeter and there is a paved area with fixed pergola. The property has a storage shed ideal for bikes and gardening tools and also benefits from a power connection. Side gate access leads back to the road and street parking.
Available 12 September 2026.
Please refer to the ‘Tenant Guide‘ brochure, for more information regarding the tenancy application process, referencing, terms and conditions of the holding fee and payments due before the start of the tenancy.
Uk power networks suggest the electricity is currently supplied by: Octopus Energy.
Ofcom suggests the maximum broadband speed is: 65mbps
Gov.uk suggests the property has not flooded, in the last 5 years.
The property has an air source heat pump.
Hildersham is a picturesque village, centred around a pretty bridge with paddocks either side often filled with grazing sheep. The village is adjacent to Great Abington which offers a post office / convenience store, primary school and a public house. A wider range of services are available in Linton which is just a couple of miles away, including a secondary school and a doctor‘s surgery.
Hildersham is convenient for access to the Addenbrookes Hospital site and Cambridge City centre which are about 7 and 8 miles distant respectively, with Granta Park and The Babraham Institute both only about 4 miles away. The access to the A11 and M11 are both close-by, with mainline railway services available at Whittlesford or Audley End.
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