Tunwells Lane, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22

Imposing period family home offering exceptional levels of privacy

Description

Set in a prime position at the heart of the village and accessed via its own long, gated driveway, this striking detached period residence offers exceptional space, charm, and privacy. Thought to originate from the mid to late 18th century, the home has been extended and refined over the centuries to form a substantial and elegant family property with over 5000 sq. ft of living space.

In recent years, the current owner has carried out extensive upgrades, including a full renovation of the kitchen/breakfast room and bathrooms and shower rooms. Careful attention has also been paid to restoring period features and enhancing the home’s overall character and grandeur.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors, offering exceptional versatility. The ground floor features three beautifully appointed reception rooms, a fine drawing room with bay windows to front and rear, feature open fireplace and French doors to outside, fabulous family room room with display alcove and bi-fold doors onto the rear gardens. Finally a charming dining room with inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove, raised slate hearth, exposed timbers and doors opening onto covered veranda and terrace. A spacious and hand crafted shaker style kitchen/breakfast room forms the focal point of the home offering a wide range of built in storage and an Aga, a utility/boot room and a guest suite with its own shower room complete the accommodation. On the first and second floors, there are six further double bedrooms, each benefitting from their own en suites. A feature of note is the sumptuous principal bedroom suite with large bay windowed bedroom. Dressing room with range of mirror fronted wardrobe cupboards and luxuriously fitted bathroom with standalone bath, wet room style shower and contemporary fittings including twin wash hand basins, WC and a heated towel rail.

In addition to the main residence, there is a self-contained annexe or cottage—ideal for multi-generational living or accommodation for an au pair or live-in help. The cottage is in excellent condition and provides approximately 523 sq. ft of space, including an entrance hall, kitchen, lounge/dining area, double bedroom, and bathroom, all served by an independent gas heating system.

The property enjoys a wonderfully private setting, well set back from the road and approached via a long, gated gravel drive. A parking area sits in front of the house, with access to an extended double garage—featuring an electric up-and-over door—linked to the annexe. A separate workshop/store and pool pump room add further practicality.

The surrounding gardens, which total approximately one acre, wrap around the house and offer a lovely sense of seclusion. To the rear, south-easterly facing formal lawns are framed by mature hedging, trees, and well-stocked borders. A generous partly covered terrace sits directly behind the house, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Other garden features include a kitchen garden with greenhouse and storage shed, and a charming walled area tucked away at the northern end of the property, leading round to the front.

To the south, a 35' x 17' outdoor swimming pool is bordered by paved terracing, lawns, and established planting. Fully enclosed and thoughtfully landscaped, the grounds offer both beauty and functionality, making this a rare opportunity to acquire a truly remarkable home in a highly desirable village location.

Location

Browning House is located at the very heart of the sought-after village of Great Shelford, which provides excellent facilities including a butcher, convenience store, deli, restaurants and public houses as well as a park, recreation ground and sporting facilities. The house is just 3.3 miles (approx.) to the south of the high tech University City of Cambridge. There is a direct cycle path alongside farmland and the railway to Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the newly established Biomedical Campus to the south of the City.

There is a primary school in the village and secondary schooling at Sawston Village College, and further schooling for all age groups in the area include notable independent schools in Cambridge such as St Faith’s, The Perse, The Stephen Perse, King’s College and St John’s prep schools, The Leys and St Mary’s as well as Hills Road Sixth Form College.

For the commuter there are regular train services available from Great Shelford station (just approximately 0.7 miles away) leading to Cambridge and London’s Liverpool Street station. Services to King’s Cross are available from Cambridge station.

All distances and times approximate.

Square Footage: 5,012 sq ft


Acreage: 0.97 Acres