5 bedroom detached house for sale

The spacious entrance hall includes a porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating which is continued throughout the ground floor, staircase with an engineered oak overlay, this flooring continued throughout the first and second floor, an under stairs storage space ideal for shoes, plus a refitted ground floor WC, with a ceramic bowl style sink, inset to oak vanity unit and Victorian style tiles. The dining room is open plan to the high quality, re-fitted, modern kitchen, creating a wonderfully sociable space. The kitchen units in a high gloss finish with granite work surfaces over, built-in oven and microwave oven and grill, integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer, an anthracite grey full-height radiator and porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating. The central island includes an induction hob and further storage. The double aspect design means the sitting room also enjoys a dual aspect, with windows to the front and rear aspects. Features also include a log-burning stove and French doors, which lead to the double-glazed conservatory, currently used as a playroom.

The first floor comprises a good-sized master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an impressive and recently refitted Jack and Jill style en suite bathroom, featuring a walk-in shower and free-standing bath with fully tiled walls and floor in a black slate finish, a stone style ceramic sink, with a vanity unit. There are two further double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, one is currently used as an office, and stairs lead to the second-floor accommodation. With a spacious landing area with a Velux window and built-in storage, engineered oak flooring throughout, two further bedrooms are both generous doubles with built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room to one.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

To the front of the property is a low maintenance garden with a cast iron railing fence. There is on-street parking within the development, and a block paved driveway provides off-road parking, plus the tandem garage offers parking for two vehicles, with overhead storage and a personal door to the garden. The professionally landscaped, south-facing rear garden is fully enclosed, with two circular lawn areas and a pergola with timber decked area, a second paved area and pergola over a hot tub (available by separate negotiation).

LOCATION

Willingham is a large, thriving village situated around 12 miles northwest of Cambridge, close to the A14 and well connected to the Guided Busway via nearby Longstanton. This offers residents excellent transport links by both bus and cycle, with the Busway’s traffic-free route providing safe access to Cambridge, Northstowe and St Ives.

The village boasts an extensive range of amenities including a Co-op supermarket, independent shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés, a library, medical centre, dental practices, sports and social clubs, churches, village hall, recreation ground, football and cricket pitches, and several children’s play parks. A number of small businesses and artisan producers add to Willingham’s local charm. Cyclists enjoy direct routes to Rampton, Longstanton, Over and Cottenham.

Willingham Primary School is well regarded (Ofsted Good), and secondary education is typically provided by Cottenham Village College (Ofsted Good) or Northstowe Secondary College (Ofsted Good). Safe cycling routes to both Cottenham and the Busway make it ideal for families seeking accessible schooling.

Garden

Front and rear

Parking - Off street