Great Common Farm Cottages, Bourn, Cambridgeshire
Cottage renovations complete – Both cottages sold
The Opportunity
The two former farm cottages were part of Great Common Farm – a grade II listed farmhouse, together with a cluster of old, somewhat derelict, timber farm buildings and a large modern concrete farm barn – that were all being offered for sale. Owned by Manchester university, and previously leased to a tenant farmer, these had sadly fallen into a state of disrepair and been subjected to extreme vandalism whilst sitting empty.
You can read about the Great Common Farm development here.
The farm cottages during renovation
Progress
The site originally came to market in March 2021. Despite our immediate offer, agreement was reached with another purchaser that subsequently fell through, and the property went back on the Market in January 2022. The site was purchased in September 2022 following lengthy negotiations.
October 2022 – work commenced renovating the two farm cottages. An application for a replacement garage to one of the cottages was made. Replacement windows to both cottages, internal changes to improve the living space and a full refurbishment – electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms all undertaken.
June 2023 – new double garage with office space for cottage no 3 was completed.
December 2023 – renovation works were completed to the two former farm cottages and these were marketed for sale by Cheffins.
March 2024 – the smaller cottage is sold.
February 2025 – the larger cottage is sold.
Cottages on completion
Floor Plans & Photos
Charming period farm cottages have undergone extensive renovations throughout. A quiet rural location on the outskirts of the village of Bourn, Cambridgeshire.
3 Great Common Farm Cottage – SOLD
Semi-Detached, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
1 Great Common Farm Cottage – SOLD
Semi-Detached, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends to approximately 160m2 with large garden to front, side and rear. A new conservatory provides 10m2 space ideal to enjoy the large south and west facing side and rear garden
Key Features:
Detached double garage with large office space above ideal for home business
3 large bedrooms, master bedroom with en-suite
Home office space on the landing
Newly fitted kitchen with full range of appliances
New timber double glazed sliding sash windows and doors throughout
Large spacious gardens for a property of this size, enjoying quiet rural countryside all around
Original brick outbuilding housing the boiler and providing garden storage space
Accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends to approximately 66m2 with large garden to front, side and rear. Off street parking to front of property. Property offers scope for future enlargement (STPC) to provide further accommodation and/or garage
Key Features:
2 large bedrooms, family bathroom
Newly fitted kitchen with full range of integrated appliances
New timber double glazed sliding sash windows and doors throughout
Large spacious gardens for a property of this size, enjoying quiet rural countryside all around
Off street parking to front of property accesses via new timber farm gate
Original brick outbuilding housing the boiler and providing garden storage space
Potential for further expansion (STP)
