Elstow Close, Over, CB24
£425,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

The entrance hall includes a ground-floor WC, the garage has been converted to create a versatile space which is currently an office but could easily be a fourth bedroom. The spacious open plan living/family/dining room comprises a comfortably sized sitting room with a large picture window and log burning stove, open plan to the family/study area with French doors which lead to the patio. In addition, there is also a dining room, again with French doors to the garden and leading to the well-planned kitchen/breakfast room and walk-in pantry. Fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units in a cream shaker style, with solid wood butchers block worksurface and ceramic sink, plumbing for a dishwasher and built-in oven, gas hob and extractor hood. Space for a fridge/freezer. The kitchen area opens to the breakfast area and this is a lovely spot to enjoy views of the garden, with access via French doors. Lastly is a much-requested walk-in pantry which includes shelving, further wall-mounted cupboards, solid wood butchers block worksurface and plumbing for a washing machine.

First floor landing with airing cupboard and access to the loft, doors lead to the main bedroom which is a generous double and includes and range of wardrobes. The second double bedroom has views over the rear garden and a range of built-in wardrobes. The third bedroom is a good-sized single, again with built-in storage. The modern fitted bathroom includes a P-shape bath with a shower over.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

The private corner plot garden comprises a lawn area and mature well-stocked flower beds; at the rear of the property is a paved patio area and pergola with established climbing roses and a second pergola, timber shed and greenhouse included, in the sale. Alongside there is a further potting shed. The front garden is as pretty with mature trees and well-stocked borders, a lawn area and block paved driveway providing off-road parking for two/three vehicles.

LOCATION

The popular village of Over lies approximately 10 miles (16 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, hairdressers and a café serving tea, coffee and cakes. 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.