Detached house for sale in Overcote Road, Over CB24

Accomodation

The spacious entrance hall includes stairs rising to the first floor accommodation and access to all ground floor rooms. The well-planned and impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/family room comprises a comprehensive range of wall and base units in cream shaker finish with solid wood butcher’s block worksurfaces and an inset sink unit with space for a range cooker, stainless steel extractor hood over and integrated dishwasher, with space for an American style fridge/freezer, a central island with further storage and a breakfast bar seating four. The kitchen is a particularly social room with space for a large dining table and a separate utility room, providing space for the washing machine, tumble dryer and further built-in storage cupboards. The substantial living room has views into the private garden, and French doors lead nicely to the patio. There are two ground-floor bedrooms, offering the occupier the opportunity for a dependant relative to live semi-independently, with a beautifully finished en suite shower room and a comprehensive range of wardrobes within this 7m x 3.25m room. The second is currently used as a double bedroom but could easily be a reception room/study/snug.

The generous first floor comprises a large landing with built-in cupboards and space for furniture, the 5.56m x 4m bedroom to the rear with wonderful views over farmland, also includes a modern en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms with a well-planned, modern shower room and a study/walk-in dressing room/nursery.

Outside areas and parking

Located within a pretty country lane, and yet a stone's throw from the bustling high street, there are excellent schools and a guided busway into Cambridge. The gravel driveway provides off-road parking for numerous vehicles and access to the detached double garage, including a studio/home office above. Self-contained, this building also has the potential to be converted into an annexe, STP.

The rear garden is private and secluded and benefits from an expanse of patio, ideal for outdoor dining, and a large lawn area with mature hedging and well-stocked borders, with fields to the rear. This particular property is also close to Overcote River, popular for wild swimming.

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: D