High Street, Haslingfield, Cambridge, CB23

Haslingfield Manor is an exceptional and rare country house, quietly positioned within just over three acres of beautifully curated grounds, moments from Cambridge. Dating back to the mid16th century and originally built for Thomas Wendy, physician to Henry VIII, the manor is rich in historic significance, having notably hosted Queen Elizabeth I during her 1564 progress to Cambridge. Carefully shaped by later periods, including considered late 17th century additions, the house today presents a compelling blend of architectural heritage and contemporary craftsmanship. Approached via a historic bridge over the original moat, it offers a sense of calm, privacy and understated grandeur, enhanced by award-winning interiors and landscape design by an internationally acclaimed designer, a home that feels both deeply grounded in its past and confidently suited to modern life.

Property highlights

• A series of elegant reception rooms, including a principal drawing room opening directly onto the gardens, offering a natural flow between formal entertaining and everyday living.

• Interiors reimagined by Studio Ilse, combining historic fabric with a calm, tactile aesthetic that emphasises comfort, proportion and quality of natural materials throughout the principal rooms.

• A kitchen and breakfast room designed as a relaxed, sociable heart of the house, complemented by an original wine cellar that adds character and practicality.

• A well-judged balance of formal rooms, informal sitting areas and quieter retreats, including a library, study and family spaces, allowing the house to adapt easily to modern life.

• A generous principal bedroom suite arranged as a private retreat, incorporating dressing rooms, a substantial ensuite bathroom and an additional snug or yoga room.

• Further thoughtfully arranged bedrooms, including ensuite suites on the first floor and additional accommodation on the upper floor, suitable for family members and guests.

• Just over three acres of gardens and grounds, set around the original moated island, providing privacy, rhythm and a strong sense of place.

• Landscape design by Dan Pearson, incorporating lawns, gardens for entertaining, a grass tennis court, kitchen garden, greenhouse and discreet recreational features, creating a setting that is both beautiful and highly usable.