£550,000

4 bed cottage for sale

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Auction
Freehold

Guide price

£550,000

4 bed cottage for sale

High Street, Over CB24

4 beds
1 bath
3 receptions
EPC rating: D

Key Information

Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
E

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • Over Primary School 0.2 miles
  • Swavesey Primary School 1.6 miles
  • Waterbeach 8.6 miles
  • Cambridge North 8.8 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Freehold
  • Grade II Listed Period Property
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Modernised in Recent Years, inc Thatch 2019
  • Large outhouse
  • Parking and Garage
  • Guided Bus Stop Swavesey
  • Easy Access To Cambridge
The entrance hall with brick weave floor leads into the cosy snug with original timber beams, stripped wood floors and an Inglenook fireplace and stairs to two of the four first-floor bedrooms. The comfortable sitting room is well proportioned, with original Inglenook fireplace with log burning stove, stairs to the two further bedrooms. The well-equipped kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of oak wall and base units, ceramic sink units, space for range cooker (available by separate negotiation) and ceramic tiled floor with access to the generous dining room. Enjoying views into the garden, the dining room includes patio doors, a continuation of the ceramic tiled floor, a built-in pantry and a separate utility room which includes the boiler and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. The rear lobby includes a built-in cupboard and access to both the modernised ground floor WC and an attractive bathroom with a traditional style suite, including a vanity unit with granite worksurface and Victorian style heated towel rail.

There is a gravel driveway to the side of the property, which leads to the single garage. A useful space for storage and/or parking and currently divided into a garage space and a second patio area. The well-kept garden is laid mainly to lawn, with mature shrubs and trees, a paved patio area and pergola, which offers a perfect space for outdoor dining.

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.

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 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 and hairdressers. A butcher, bakery, farm shop and Co-operative are located in the neighbouring village of Willingham, as well as Willingham Auction House with its tea rooms and popular eatery. Wonderful walks can be enjoyed in the outlining countryside including orchards which are open to the public, the picturesque fen or along Chain Road to the River Ouse. A short walk to the rspb Ouse Fen Nature Reserve for bird watching just north of the village with parking and access to the river.

EPC Rating: D

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