The Spinney, Bar Hill, CB23
£295,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

There is a storm porch which leads to the entrance of this wonderful home. The light and spacious entrance hall features a double built-in coat cupboard, doors lead to the kitchen and open plan lounge/dining/study space. The kitchen comprises a comprehensive range of wall and base units in a white high gloss finish, with an inset sink unit and a built-in oven, and space for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The property benefits from having a versatile and spacious, open-plan living space, with stairs rising to the first-floor accommodation. The former garage has been cleverly converted to create a generous dining area which can comfortably accommodate a dining table seating six and includes a space to work from home, with a large window to the front aspect and a full-height glass door that leads nicely to the rear, private courtyard.

The first floor comprises a good-sized double bedroom at the rear of the property, overlooking the private and established garden and including a double built-in wardrobe. The second double bedroom is located at the front of the property and also includes a built-in cupboard. The bathroom is fitted with a well-planned modern suite which includes a combined bath with shower over and travertine-style tiled walls, WC and hand basin.

OUTSIDE AREAS AND PARKING

To the front of the property is a lawn area, with lavender and verbena set within the borders. There is off-road parking for one vehicle. The rear garden is a real credit to the current vendors and provides a private and established space, with carefully chosen planting to provide colour and interest throughout the seasons, a secluded patio area and a timber shed tucked away at the bottom of the garden, plus an additional gated access.

LOCATION

Bar Hill can be found just off the A14 at junction 25, approximately 4 miles northwest of Cambridge city centre and 13.2 miles from the centre of St Ives.  Bar Hill is a thriving purpose-built village, with a regular bus service. Expansion of the A14 has meant this popular village benefits from easy access to Cambridge, A1, A428 and M11. With cycle paths into Cambridge and pedestrian/cycle paths connecting Bar Hill to Longstanton, which neighbours Northstowe where you can travel on the guided busway heading to St Ives and Cambridge, the Science Park and Addenbrooke's Hospital. 

The village offers a selection of shops including Costa Coffee, fish and chip shop, a card store, pet store and dry cleaners. Within Tesco Extra superstore are a coffee shop and restaurant, a large clothing section, opticians, pharmacy and beauty and health food concessions. The village has a wonderful community spirit, is diverse and offers lots to do for people of all ages, with a community centre popular with groups to hold meetings and a library with a post office counter.

Other facilities include a public house, doctor's surgery, dentist, a hotel with an 18-hole golf course, park, village green, wonderful walks to be enjoyed in the nature reserve and a sports & social club overlooking the recreation ground. The successful primary school feeds into Swavesey Village College, which is rated outstanding by Ofsted.