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Freehold
£550,000
4 bed semi-detached house for sale
Short Lane, Willingham CB244 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
EPC rating: C
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
D
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Willingham Primary School 0.2 miles
- Pathfinder Primary School 1.4 miles
- Waterbeach 6.7 miles
- Cambridge North 7.3 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Chain Free, Period Home
- Four Bedrooms
- Three Reception Rooms
- Substantial open plan kitchen/dining/family room
- Open Fire & Log Burner
- 186 Sqm
- EPC C
- Private South Facing Garden
- Garage and Drive Way
- Access To Guide Bus Route
The entrance hall has stairs to the first floor and a door to access the ground-floor accommodation. The versatile internal accommodation comprises a snug/office with an attractive bay window and original stripped wood floors, plus an open brick fireplace. The second reception room is an equally impressive room, with an exposed feature brick wall with an inset fireplace, stripped wood floors, and is open plan to the generous living room, with wood flooring. With a second bay and French doors leading to the garden, the living room spans the depth of the house and also includes a log burner inset to a brick fireplace and wood place.
The rear of the property has been thoughtfully extended to include a much-requested open plan kitchen/dining/family room, comprising a comprehensive range of wall and base units with a range cooker, integrated fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, a central island includes additional storage and a sink unit. With a vaulted ceiling and Velux window, plus French doors leading to the garden, a ceramic tiled floor, and a door that accesses the rear lobby/utility. The rear lobby is large enough also to incorporate a useful utility area; this includes a continuation of the wall and base units, with plumbing for the washing machine, a second sink and access to the ground floor WC, with a modern two-piece suite. With views over the garden, the study can easily be utilised a fourth, ground-floor bedroom.
The spacious first floor comprises three generous double bedrooms. The substantial master bedroom, which forms part of the extension, has a walk-in wardrobe fitted with a range of storage solutions and an impressive and vast, modern en suite bathroom with twin sinks and a large walk-in shower and fully tiled walls and floor. The second double bedroom is located at the front of the property and includes a walk-in cupboard and an original cast iron fireplace. The third bedroom enjoys views over the garden at the rear. Modern family bathroom with a p-shaped bath.
Location
Willingham is approximately 12 miles northwest of Cambridge and offers excellent access into Cambridge via the recently expanded and improved A14, which leads onto M11 south and A1 north. Popular for both cyclists and runners, the guided busway also provides a well-used cycle path parallel to the bus route. This is a direct route into Cambridge and stops at Cambridge North, the city centre and Addenbrooke's. With a Tesco superstore, petrol station and precinct of shops in nearby Bar Hill. The village is well served with facilities including two village stores, two public houses, bakery, butchers and farm shop, doctor's surgery, primary school and nurseries, post office, antique and new furniture sale hall with tea rooms and an outside eatery specialising in tapas, independent veterinary clinic and a number of small businesses are located along its bustling High Street. There is also a recreation ground with football pitches and sports pavilion, a community centre and social club. The local primary school is located in the village and has recently been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted. The village is in the catchment area for Cottenham Village College and Sixth Form and the recently opened Northstowe Secondary School.
EPC Rating: C
Garden
There is a small walled front garden. To the side of the property is a gravel driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles, leading to a detached brick-built garage/workshop with power and light connected and overhead storage, and a personal door to the garden.
The pretty and established cottage-style rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, enclosed by fencing, with established and well stocked perennial borders induces mature roses adding colour and interest throughout the summer, and a variety of trees provide privacy in this wonderful, south-facing garden.
The rear of the property has been thoughtfully extended to include a much-requested open plan kitchen/dining/family room, comprising a comprehensive range of wall and base units with a range cooker, integrated fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, a central island includes additional storage and a sink unit. With a vaulted ceiling and Velux window, plus French doors leading to the garden, a ceramic tiled floor, and a door that accesses the rear lobby/utility. The rear lobby is large enough also to incorporate a useful utility area; this includes a continuation of the wall and base units, with plumbing for the washing machine, a second sink and access to the ground floor WC, with a modern two-piece suite. With views over the garden, the study can easily be utilised a fourth, ground-floor bedroom.
The spacious first floor comprises three generous double bedrooms. The substantial master bedroom, which forms part of the extension, has a walk-in wardrobe fitted with a range of storage solutions and an impressive and vast, modern en suite bathroom with twin sinks and a large walk-in shower and fully tiled walls and floor. The second double bedroom is located at the front of the property and includes a walk-in cupboard and an original cast iron fireplace. The third bedroom enjoys views over the garden at the rear. Modern family bathroom with a p-shaped bath.
Location
Willingham is approximately 12 miles northwest of Cambridge and offers excellent access into Cambridge via the recently expanded and improved A14, which leads onto M11 south and A1 north. Popular for both cyclists and runners, the guided busway also provides a well-used cycle path parallel to the bus route. This is a direct route into Cambridge and stops at Cambridge North, the city centre and Addenbrooke's. With a Tesco superstore, petrol station and precinct of shops in nearby Bar Hill. The village is well served with facilities including two village stores, two public houses, bakery, butchers and farm shop, doctor's surgery, primary school and nurseries, post office, antique and new furniture sale hall with tea rooms and an outside eatery specialising in tapas, independent veterinary clinic and a number of small businesses are located along its bustling High Street. There is also a recreation ground with football pitches and sports pavilion, a community centre and social club. The local primary school is located in the village and has recently been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted. The village is in the catchment area for Cottenham Village College and Sixth Form and the recently opened Northstowe Secondary School.
EPC Rating: C
Garden
There is a small walled front garden. To the side of the property is a gravel driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles, leading to a detached brick-built garage/workshop with power and light connected and overhead storage, and a personal door to the garden.
The pretty and established cottage-style rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, enclosed by fencing, with established and well stocked perennial borders induces mature roses adding colour and interest throughout the summer, and a variety of trees provide privacy in this wonderful, south-facing garden.
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