Willingham Road, Over, CB24
£595,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

The spacious entrance hall leads to all rooms, with an airing cupboard and a second built-in storage cupboard, herringbone wood style Amtico flooring. The generously proportioned living room enjoys wonderful views over the village green to the front aspect, with an electric fire inset to a modern fire surround. The separate dining room features a bay window and glazed double doors that open onto the living room, offering views over the village green, alongside the modern, fitted kitchen. Comprising a comprehensive range of stylish wall and base units in a popular navy finish, with quartz work surfaces and an inset sink. There is an integrated fridge/freezer, a second under counter fridge, dishwasher and space for a range cooker, with a breakfast bar seating two. There are three double bedrooms, with a modern fitted bathroom which includes a separate shower cubicle and bath. The conservatory has been converted into a garden room in order to be usable throughout all seasons and now provides a wonderful reception space for views over the garden, leading to a useful utility room, separate WC and converted garage, currently used as a fourth bedroom.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING AREAS

To the front of the property is the village green, there is a generous driveway providing off-road parking for three/four vehicles, a well-stocked border of perennials and established shrubs. The gated access leads to the impressive rear garden. Comprising a patio area with a picket fence bordering the lawn, well-stocked borders are full of established plants and shrubs, with a further vegetable growing area comprising a rose arch, with a shed, potting shed and greenhouse included in the sale.

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.