6 bed detached house for sale May Pasture, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22

The ground floor welcomes you with a large central hallway, leading to a spacious family room at the heart of the home. To the front, a comfortable living room with plenty of natural light, while a separate study offers the ideal setup for home working. To the rear, the substantial open-plan kitchen/dining room spans the full width of the house, featuring ample space for everyday family life and entertaining alike. A utility room and guest WC complete the main ground floor accommodation.Upstairs, the first floor houses four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal suite is particularly generous, offering extensive fitted storage and an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom also has an en-suite while the two further bedrooms on this floor share a family bathroom. A second staircase leads to the top floor where you'll find a fifth double bedroom, ideal as a guest suite.One of the standout features of this home is the self-contained annexe, located above the double garage. With its own entrance, it includes a generous open-plan living area, kitchen space, bedroom area, and a bathroom, perfect for extended family, guests, or even as a rental/Airbnb opportunity (subject to permissions).Outside, the rear garden offers a mature outdoor space. A patio area leads directly off the back of the house and wraps around to provide side access. The main garden is laid to lawn and framed by a lovely mix of mature trees, hedging, and established shrubs.Externally, the property benefits from a double garage and driveway parking.Great Shelford is one of the most sought-after villages south of the city thanks to its easy access to town and Addenbrooke's by road, regular buses, car-free purpose-built cycleways and train from its mainline railway station that also goes direct to London Liverpool Street.The historic village centre has an excellent range of amenities including two small supermarkets, a convenience store, a deli, hairdressers, doctors, dentist, dispensing chemist, two pubs, restaurants and more. The primary school is very well regarded and there are various community facilities and social clubs. The large recreation ground has a new pavilion, tennis club and sports pitches and annually hosts the excellent Shelford Feast Festival.It is a great community for those looking for a balance of convenience and traditional village feel. It offers the real possibility of living day-to-day without the need to regularly drive out of the village.