Detached house for sale in The Lanes, Over CB24

Accommodation

A particularly well presented, four bedroom family home. Situated within the heart of this much requested village, a short walk to the successful school, village green and shops along the High Street. The open plan kitchen/dining room leads to a cosy sitting room, plus there is a second, larger reception room, utility and walk-in laundry/storage cupboard. The first floor accommodation comprises four double bedrooms with en suite to master.

Outside and parking

The property enjoys a corner plot position, with an established and well tendered garden, wrapping around three sides to create a wonderfully private haven, which also includes a gated driveway with carport, a gravel driveway and potential for additional parking

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

Summary

A particularly well presented, four bedroom family home. Situated within the heart of this much requested village, a short walk to the successful school, village green and shops along the High Street. The open plan kitchen/dining room leads to a cosy sitting room, plus there is a second, larger reception room, utility and walk-in laundry/storage cupboard. The first floor accommodation comprises four double bedrooms with en suite to master. The property enjoys a corner plot position, with an established and well tendered garden, wrapping around three sides to create a wonderfully private haven, which also includes a gated driveway with carport, a gravel driveway and potential for additional parking

Interior

The entrance hall includes a modern ground floor WC, stairs rise to the first floor accommodation and the property feature internal oak doors throughout. The main living room has recently been professionally decorated and re-carpeted, there are glazed double doors which lead onto the impressive open plan kitchen/dining room which is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, with granite worksurfaces and integrated Bosch appliances. The former double garage is converted to now offer a sizable second sitting room with a utility and large walk in laundry cupboard, this area could easily be converted to a self contained annex, if required.

Exterior

To the front of the property is a landscaped corner plot garden, with a picket fencing to the boundary and well stocked borders. A gravel driveway provides off road parking and via a double gated access at the rear there is a further driveway with carport. The wonderful garden comprises a large paved patio area, mature planting offers privacy, with fencing to the boundaries and a gated bin store, with timber shed and outside tap

Location

The popular village of Over lies approximately 10 miles (16.09 kilometres) north-west of the university city of Cambridge, providing easy access to A1 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.