5 bedroom detached house for sale

An extended 1950s detached family home with expansive and flexible accommodation in excess of 224 sqm / 2413 sqft, fabulous mature grounds in excess of 0.25 acre, located within a prime residential no through road, a quiet location, within easy walking distance of The Addenbrookes Campus. No chain.

The property is approached over a generous block paved driveway providing off-street parking and access to the double-length garage, retaining wall, mature plants and shrubs, and secure gated access to the side.

Briefly, the accommodation comprises, A storm porch, part glazed front door leading to the reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor, there are four reception rooms, the original living room enjoys a dual aspect and is flooded with natural light, parquet flooring and feature fireplace, bi-folding doors through to the dining room which has views of the rear garden front a walk-in bay window, and again with original parquet flooring.

Along the lefthand wing of the home from the reception hall, there is a utility room and shower room, leading from the dining room you enter into the superb kitchen/sitting/conservatory area, a modern kitchen fitted with wall and base level units and storage cupboards with ample granite work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances, breakfast bar, open to the sitting room with a walk-in bay, French doors leading to the uPVC double glazed conservatory with ceramic tiled floor, French doors to the side elevation, patio and gardens beyond.

First floor, spacious landing, access to the large insulated and boarded loft space, providing excellent storage, airing and linen cupboards, five good sized bedrooms, master with a range of fitted wardrobes en-suite shower room and views of the rear garden, bedroom two/guest bedroom with en-suite shower and dressing rooms, three further double bedrooms, family bathroom and separate WC.

Outside, there is a substantial double-length garage, with a superb addition to the rear, an outdoor style kitchen with bi-folding doors to the patio and window to the rear, fitted with a range of units and work surfaces, additional sink, fantastic for entertaining family and friends during the summer months.

The rear garden is generous and mature with an array of plants, shrubs and trees, a good-sized lawn a patio area, lighting and a tap, fully enclosed, again ideal for family life, providing a high degree of privacy and security.

Wingate Way is located off the High Street, Trumpington, an established residential no-through road characterised by impressive detached houses with large gardens. Trumpington is a thriving, fast-growing part of the city that still manages to retain its village identity and sense of community. It is exceptionally well located for access into the Addenbrooke's campus, out to the M11 and into the city by car, bus, guided bus or one of a few purpose-built cycle routes.

The city's mainline station can be easily reached along the guided busway cycleway without having to mix with car traffic at all. Another new railway station, Cambridge South is currently under construction and is due to be completed in 2025, close by on the Addenbrookes/Biomedical Campus.

The area has three primary schools and a state-of-the-art secondary school built in 2016 with excellent sporting facilities. Many of the city's finest private schools are within easy cycling distance. There are also various restaurants, pubs, shops, a post office, a barber, GP surgery, a pharmacy, a library and a community centre. There is a major Waitrose supermarket and a Sainsbury's local.

Many of Cambridge's leading independent schools, including the Perse, St Faith's, The Leys, St Mary's and The Stephen Perse School (from pre-prep to sixth form) are within close proximity and there are sixth form colleges in nearby Long Road and Hills Road.

Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve links Trumpington through to Byron's Pool and Grantchester and there is a second country park between Trumpington and the Addenbrooke's campus. Various bridleways and footpaths lead immediately out into the countryside towards Harston, Haslingfield, Barton and Grantchester.