4.95 from 190+ reviews
This truly charming Grade II listed thatched cottage is dating back to the 18th century, set within the heart of the highly regarded village of Guilden Morden. Enjoying breath taking views over open farmland to the rear and sitting within a beautifully landscaped 0.4 acre plot. This exceptional home effortlessly blends period charm with generous, versatile living space. The property has recently benefited from a brand-new thatched roof, offering peace of mind and preserving the character and integrity of this beautiful period home for years to come.
Steeped in character, the cottage showcases a wealth of original features throughout, including exposed timber beams, brick paver flooring, and an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove. The ground floor offers three well-proportioned reception rooms, providing flexibility for family living, entertaining or home working. These include a welcoming sitting room, a formal dining room with open fireplace and pantry cupboard, and a light-filled sun room overlooking the garden. A fitted kitchen, complete with extensive storage and a large walk-in pantry, enjoys views over the rear garden and provides direct access via a traditional stable door. A family bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
To the first floor are three good sized bedrooms, all enjoying dual or front-facing aspects, with one bedroom offering access via a staircase to a further attic room/study on the second floor ideal as a home office, hobby room or occasional guest space.
Outside Approached via a large gravel driveway, the property provides off-road parking for up to four vehicles, with gated access leading to the rear garden. The garden itself is a standout feature extending to approximately 0.4 acres and enjoying an east-facing aspect. Beautifully landscaped, it comprises formal lawns, mature ornamental shrubs and trees, a tranquil pond, and an established orchard area. Beyond this lies a separate vegetable garden complete with greenhouse and garden shed.
A substantial detached masonry and timber-clad outbuilding, complete with light and power, offers exceptional versatility perfect for a workshop, studio, home office or potential ancillary use (subject to the necessary consents).
Location
Guilden Morden is a picturesque and sought-after village, well placed for commuters with excellent road links to the A1(M) and A10, and convenient rail connections via Ashwell & Morden Station, offering fast services to London King’s Cross and Cambridge. The village itself benefits from a strong community feel, with amenities including a primary school, village hall, recreation ground, public houses and a network of scenic footpaths. Further shopping, schooling and leisure facilities can be found in nearby towns such as Royston, Baldock, Hitchin and Cambridge.
13' 4" x 8' 1" (4.06m x 2.46m)<br />Wall mounted storage heater, under<br />stairs storage cupboard, doors to lounge,<br />dining room and bathroom.
10' 5" x 6' 3" (3.15m x 1.91m)<br />Window to the rear aspect, WC, wash<br />hand basin, heated towel rail, bath with<br />shower over and screen, airing cupboard.
13' 10" x 10' 4" (4.22m x 3.15m)<br />Window to the front aspect, open<br />fireplace with timber surround and brick<br />hearth, walk in pantry cupboard, door to<br />kitchen.
10' 4" x 14' 1" (3.15m x 4.29m)<br />Windows to the side and rear aspect, wall<br />mounted electric heater, range of base<br />level units with work surface over, inset<br />sink with drainer, integral oven and grill<br />with induction hob over, space for a<br />washing machine, dishwasher and<br />fridge/freezer, door to large 8ft 7in x 5ft<br />walk in pantry cupboard with space for a<br />large fridge/freezer, external stable door<br />to rear garden.
13' 3" x 12' 7" (4.04m x 3.84m)<br />Window to the front aspect, Inglenook<br />fireplace with wood burner, opening to:
10' 6" x 13' 0" (3.20m x 3.96m)<br />Two windows to the rear aspect, window<br />to the side aspect, wall mounted storage<br />heater
Window to the rear aspect, doors to:
13' 6" x 13' 3" (4.11m x 4.04m) <br />Windows to the front and rear aspect, wall<br />mounted electric heater, built in storage<br />cupboard.
13' 3" x 10' 5" (4.04m x 3.17m)<br />Windows to the front and rear aspect, wall<br />mounted electric heater, built in storage<br />cupboard, stairs up to:
10' 7" x 5' 6" (3.23m x 1.68m)<br />Window to the side aspect, access door to<br />loft space
9' 9" x 8' 1" (2.97m x 2.46m)<br />Window to the front aspect, wall mounted<br />electric heater.
Small, gated front garden area laid to<br />shingle with attractive beds and borders<br />housing ornamental shrubs, opening at<br />side to provide a large shingle driveway<br />with off road parking for 4 cars, gated<br />access at side to rear.
Shingled seating area leading to stunning<br />East facing rear garden laid to lawn<br />approx. 0.4 acre in size. Beautifully<br />landscaped with formal lawn area at the<br />head with pond and various ornamental<br />shrubs and trees leading to an orchard<br />area which in turn leads to a segregated<br />vegetable patch at the rear with<br />greenhouse, garden shed and detached<br />masonry and timber-clad outbuilding<br />with light and power.
19' 8" x 12' 5" (5.99m x 3.78m)<br />An extremely versatile space comprising;<br />window to the side aspect, light, power,<br />workbenches, wood store, outside tap.
Guilden Morden is an attractive and<br />sought after village which is conveniently<br />placed for commuters by road or rail with<br />A1(M) about 6.5 miles to the West, the A10<br />around 5 miles to the East and Ashwell<br />and Morden Railway Station about 4 miles<br />to the South providing a fast and regular<br />access to London Kings Cross and<br />Cambridge. Local facilities include<br />primary school, two public houses, village<br />hall, recreation ground and many public<br />footpaths for walking. Secondary School<br />education is available at nearby<br />Bassingboun Village College and there<br />are a number of excellent schools and<br />sixth form colleges in Cambridge and<br />Comberton. Further shopping and leisure<br />facilities are widely available in the<br />surrounding towns such as Royston,<br />Baldock, Stevenage and Hitchin.
The property benefits from a new thatch, completed in 2026
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