3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Charming Victorian Cottage in the Heart of Bourn

Nestled in the picturesque village of Bourn, just 9 miles west of Cambridge, this beautifully restored three-bedroom Victorian cottage blends period charm with modern living to stunning effect. Set back along the High Street in a conservation area, this semi-detached home offers a rare opportunity to own a slice of character-filled countryside living with excellent local amenities and fast access to city life.

Key Features

Three bedrooms, including a vaulted principal suite with stylish en-suite

Light-filled dual-aspect sitting room with log burner and oak flooring

Bespoke modern shaker-style kitchen with underfloor heating and quartz worktops

Original Victorian features throughout – cast iron radiators, exposed floorboards, sash windows

West-facing courtyard garden – perfect for afternoon sun and al fresco dining

Freehold tenure, conservation area setting, council tax band C

Thoughtfully Renovated With Style

The home has been lovingly modernised to highlight its Victorian heritage while introducing contemporary comforts. The bright and spacious sitting room spans the full depth of the house offering dual aspect, featuring a wood-burning stove, oak floors, and French doors opening to the garden.

The bespoke kitchen features solid wood worktops, a Belfast sink, and a high-spec combi oven and hob. Cleverly designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind, it’s a warm and welcoming space ideal for cooking and entertaining.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a true sanctuary — vaulted ceiling, Velux windows, and an elegant en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom complete the first floor.

Village Lifestyle Meets City Convenience

Bourn is a highly sought-after village offering a peaceful, community-led lifestyle with the convenience of key transport links and city access. Within walking distance are an Ofsted “Outstanding” primary school, local shops, post office, cafés, GP surgery, and a popular gastro pub. Cambridge is just a short drive away, with fast train services available from nearby stations such as St Neots, Royston and Cambridge.

A Home That Balances Character and Comfort

This is more than just a house — it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re a couple looking to escape the city, a young family seeking excellent schools and a friendly community, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of period homes, High Street offers timeless appeal with everything ready for you to move straight in.

Bourn is an attractive, west Cambridgeshire village with a good range of local facilities. These include a primary school, deemed to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, post office/shop, church, public house/restaurant, award winning Indian restaurant, doctor’s surgery, recreation ground with tennis courts, the Manor Farm offering a delightful café with bakery and butcher/deli/greengrocer, and The Cambridge Country Club 18-hole golf course with newly refurbished health and wellness centre. Secondary school and Sixth Form education are available at the highly acclaimed Comberton Village College, which lies bout 3.5 miles to the south-east.

Cambridge, about 9 miles to the east, is not only world renowned for its academic achievements but also as an important centre for the ‘high-tech’ and ‘bio-tech’ industries. The city provides an extensive range of shopping and cultural facilities along with an excellent choice of schools for all ages. London commuters are well served with the M11 about 5 miles to the east and mainline railway stations at Royston and St Neots, both about 10 miles providing fast services to London’s King’s Cross in 38 and 40 minutes respectively