4 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming, Grade II listed family home with substantial 2 bedroom Annexe and planning permission in place for a further extension, situated close to the heart of this pretty north-east Cambridgeshire village.

Cambridge and Newmarket 7 miles, A14 3.5 miles, Ely 15 miles, Burwell 3 miles (distances are approximate).

The Old Fire Station is a Grade II listed property believed to date from the late 17th century with a later 19th century wing. Originally a farmhouse, the property has a rich local history within the village having previously been the Crown Public House and more recently, the village’s fire station before this was relocated to the neighbouring village of Burwell in 2014. The present owners have undertaken a significant programme of alterations from stripping the property back to its original frame and including a new roof, re-wiring, re-plumbing and replacement of the kitchen and bathrooms. The works were carried out with the in line with guidance from the local authority for listed buildings and the result is an outstanding, well presented family home which retains all the charm and character of the original period building. There is also planning permission in place for a single storey extension to the western elevation to create a superb breakfast room with gable end opening to the garden. Additionally, the owners have obtained change of use for barn at the rear of the property which is in the process of being converted to residential accommodation.


Swaffham Bulbeck provides good local facilities including a post office/store, public house, recreation ground and a primary school. Secondary School education is available at nearby Bottisham Village College.

The property is equi-distant from the University City of Cambridge and Newmarket, the Headquarters of British Horse Racing, which provide a wide range of schools, shopping and cultural amenities. The A14 is approximately 3.5 miles away and provides good access to the Cambridge Science Park and the M11.