4 bedroom detached house for sale

Entering this superb modern home via an impressive double-storey hall with a galleried landing. The ground floor accommodation comprises a well-proportioned L-shaped lounge/dining room featuring bi-folding double-glazed doors opening onto a paved terrace within the rear garden, together with double doors with remote blinds, providing access to the walled front garden. The modern, well-planned kitchen is arranged in a popular open-plan configuration, incorporating a central island with a solid-wood butchers' block breakfast bar. Together with a designated dining area and a snug/sitting area, complemented by double doors opening to the rear garden. In addition, there is a useful separate utility room benefiting from additional storage, and space for appliances, a generous airing cupboard housing a gas boiler (installed January 2026), with vaulted ceiling, and access to the drive and rear garden

On the first floor is the perfect space for a family; an open study/play area is located on the landing and features bespoke bookcases and further built-in storage and a contemporary glass balustrade; this area offers potential for conversion into a fifth bedroom, subject to the installation of two partition walls. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, is further enhanced by a vaulted ceiling, a feature full-height window, and a separate dressing room, complete with a range of well-planned wardrobes and drawers. The second bedroom also has an en-suite with a double width shower. The remaining bedrooms are also fitted with built-in wardrobes. The main bathroom is fitted with a quality modern suite comprising a bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and chrome circular heated towel rail.

Externally, the rear garden is south/west facing and fully enclosed, has been professionally landscaped with an expanse of lawn, a Kilnsey Grey Sandstone paved patio leads nicely from the rear of the lounge across the back of the property and provides access to the pedestrian door of the garage. Occupying a prominent corner plot, the property benefits from walled gardens to both the front and rear, extensive off-road parking for multiple vehicles, and a double-width garage fitted with a remote-controlled motorised door.

LOCATION

Swavesey is a highly sought-after village, ideally located close to the A14 and directly connected to Cambridge and St Ives via the Guided Busway. The Busway offers fast and reliable public transport, as well as one of the region’s best off-road cycle routes, providing safe and direct access to Cambridge Science Park, North Cambridge, and the city centre. Rail access is easily available nearby. Cambridge North, Cambridge Central, Waterbeach, and Huntingdon stations can all be reached conveniently by car or via the Guided Busway, which provides a direct link into Cambridge. From these stations, there are frequent services to London, Ely, Peterborough, and Stansted Airport, making Swavesey a practical choice for commuters.

The village benefits from a welcoming and active community, supported by an excellent range of local amenities. These include a primary school, village shop, post office services, coffee shop, pub and a community hall, public sports facilities are available at the village college. There are fishing lakes, scenic walking routes, and a nearby nature reserve known as Drayton Lakes RSPB reserve, which further enhances Swavesey’s appeal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits and nature.

Swavesey Primary School is well regarded locally, while the village is particularly well known for Swavesey Village College — one of Cambridgeshire’s top-performing secondary schools, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The safe and convenient cycle route along the Guided Busway makes it especially easy for students to travel independently and securely.

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