Detached house for sale in Willingham Road, Over CB24

The impressive entrance hall features panelling to the walls and a Victorian-style floor, doors lead to the ground floor accommodation. This wonderful double-fronted house features two equally generous reception rooms, one features a log burning stove stripped wood floors and a sash window and leads to the extended kitchen to the rear, the second, used as a family room, also includes an engineered oak floor, sash window and an open fire. The third reception room is currently used as a ground-floor bedroom/home office.

Located at the rear of the property, the beautifully designed open-plan kitchen/dining/living room enjoys wonderful views via the bi-folding doors, into the extensive cottage-style garden. The comprehensive fitted kitchen includes a wide range of wall and base units in a traditional oak finish, with space for a range cooker and American-style fridge/freezer, a central island and space for a farmhouse-style dining table. The generous utility room includes a further range of base units, plus access to the modern fitted ground floor WC. The first-floor accommodation comprises, from the galleried landing, a good sized principal bedroom with a sash window and steps that lead down to a newly fitted en suite shower room, comprising a double shower cubicle with marble effect mermaid board, a range of built-in storage cupboards and ceramic sink with vanity unit. With a perfect blend of Victorian style and modern finish, the recently fitted family bathroom includes a free-standing roll-top bath, Victorian style WC and tiling, with chrome fittings and panelled walls.

The second bedroom is an equally good sized double with a sash window and the third, also a double, located at the rear of the property with a stripped wood floor and built-in storage cupboards.

Outside and parking

With outstanding views over the village green where cricket is played during the summer and the village carnival is celebrated bi-annually, this property is just off the pretty High Street, of shops and amenities. There is a driveway providing off-road parking and leading to the rear of the property with an adjoining garage. The mature and generous cottage-style garden is a haven for wildlife and offers plenty of space for children to play. From the bi-folds you access an expanse of patio, perfect for outdoor dining, leading onto a large lawn area with mature trees which include various fruit trees and well-stocked perennial borders, a greenhouse and a second secluded patio area.

Location

The popular village of Over lies approximately 10 miles (16.09 kilometres) northwest of the university city of Cambridge, providing easy access to A14 and M11. The nearest stop for the Guided Busway is just a mile away in neighbouring Swavesey; this is a direct route west to the market town of St Ives and south to the city of Cambridge, stopping at the Science Park, train station and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Parallel to the Busway is a cycle path which is also popular for runners and walkers. The community centre, located next to a sports field and children's play area holds many events such as weddings, parties and sports matches. The recently upgraded village green is the perfect place to watch a cricket match, walk the dog or play football. There are two preschools, a successful primary school and Over is within the catchment for Swavesey Village College, which was rated as outstanding by Ofsted following their most recent inspection. Along the High Street is a convenience store, village garage, a pub and hairdressers. A butcher, bakery, farm shop and Co-operative are located in the neighbouring village of Willingham, as well as an antique and new furniture sale hall with tea rooms and an outside eatery. Wonderful walks can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside including orchards which are open to the public, the picturesque fen or along Chain Road to the River Ouse. A short walk reaches the rspb Ouse Fen Nature Reserve for bird watching just north of the village with parking and access to the river.

EPC Rating: C

Garden

The mature and generous cottage-style garden is a haven for wildlife and offers plenty of space for children to play. From the bi-folds you access an expanse of patio, perfect for outdoor dining, leading onto a large lawn area with mature trees which include various fruit trees and well-stocked perennial borders, a greenhouse and a second secluded patio area.