Tortoise Property are pleased to offer this four-bedroom detached home on Fountains Place, Eye, Peterborough, providing a well-balanced layout with two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen with separate utility, and the additional benefit of an integral garage and enclosed rear garden—ideal for buyers looking for space, practicality and a home that is ready to personalise over time.

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The ground floor opens into a welcoming entrance hallway finished with light oak-effect laminate flooring, setting a practical tone from the outset. The lounge is positioned to the front of the home, featuring a box bay window that allows natural light to fill the room, along with a electric fire set within a wooden surround and marble hearth, creating a clear focal point.

To the rear, the dining room enjoys patio doors opening directly onto the garden, forming an easy link between indoor living and outdoor space.

The kitchen is fitted with wooden eye and base level cabinetry, complemented by brown quartz-effect laminate worktops and sandstone-effect tiled splash backs. A bowl and half stainless steel sink with mixer tap is built in, with designated space for a cooker and extractor above, along with further appliance space. A useful under stairs cupboard provides additional storage, and the layout flows naturally into the separate utility room. The utility mirrors the kitchen’s finishes and incorporates a further sink, worktop space, plumbing for appliances and the wall-mounted Glow-worm boiler. A service door from here opens directly onto the garden, while a ground floor cloakroom with WC and hand basin sits conveniently alongside.

On the first floor, the landing leads to four bedrooms and the family bathroom, while also housing the airing cupboard. The main bedroom benefits from built-in sliding glass-door wardrobes, an additional storage cupboard over the stairwell and access to its own en-suite shower room, finished with marble-effect tiling and fitted with a shower enclosure, electric shower, vanity unit and chrome towel radiator. Bedroom two is a comfortable double overlooking the garden, bedroom three includes built-in sliding wardrobes and looks to the front, while bedroom four offers further flexibility as a child’s room or home office. The family bathroom is finished with marble-effect wall tiling and includes a bath with electric shower over, WC and hand basin with vanity unit beneath.

Outside, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with stone and slate borders, complemented by a circular patio area and raised decking section, creating distinct seating spaces. A timber shed is positioned neatly to one corner. To the front, the property benefits from driveway parking and access to the integral garage, which includes power and lighting.

Fountains Place is well positioned within the village of Eye, offering genuine day-to-day convenience for families who value being able to walk to key amenities while remaining well connected to Peterborough and the wider road network.

For education, Eye Primary School is typically around a 6–10 minute walk from the property, making school runs straightforward. Arthur Mellows Village College in Glinton is generally around a 5–8 minute drive. For early years provision, Toddlers Inn Day Nursery on High Street is usually within a 6–8 minute walk.

Healthcare and everyday essentials are equally accessible. Eye Surgery (GP practice) is typically around a 4–6 minute walk, while Eye Chemist on High Street is usually within 5 minutes on foot. The local Co-op on High Street is approximately a 5–7 minute walk, ideal for daily essentials and top-up shopping.

For larger supermarket shops, Aldi at One Retail Park on Eye Road is generally around a 7–10 minute drive, while Sainsbury’s on Oxney Road is typically around 10–12 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Socially, the village offers well-regarded local options. The Blue Boar on High Street is usually within a 5–7 minute walk, providing a traditional pub setting, while Mattoni Restaurant on Peterborough Road is typically within a 5–8 minute walk, offering a popular dining option within the village itself.

For commuters, Peterborough city centre and Queensgate Shopping Centre are typically around 15–20 minutes by car. Peterborough Railway Station is generally within 15–20 minutes by car, offering direct rail services to London, Cambridge and the North. The A47 and A15 provide convenient access to the wider road network and connect through to the A1(M), usually within approximately 12–15 minutes’ drive.

The property benefits from uPVC double glazing and gas central heating. The current Energy Performance Certificate shows an energy efficiency rating of 66 (Band D) with an environmental impact rating of 64 (Band D), valid until 30/04/2028. The home falls within Council Tax Band D under Peterborough City Council, currently listed at £2,186 per year (buyers should confirm with the local authority).

We love this part of Eye for its balance of village feel and accessibility. With schooling, nursery provision, healthcare, shops, pubs and restaurants all within walking distance, it offers a lifestyle that reduces reliance on the car for daily needs, while still providing strong connectivity for commuting further afield.

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EPC Rating: D

Rooms

Hallway 1.56m x 1.39m (5ft 1in x 4ft 6in)
The entrance hall sets a clean, practical tone, finished with light cream walls, crisp white woodwork and a light oak-effect laminate floor that’s ideal for everyday use. From here, the layout opens naturally into the lounge while the staircase rises to the first floor.

Lounge 4.93m x 4.01m (16ft 2in x 13ft 1in)
A comfortable, front-facing reception room with light cream walls and an oatmeal-coloured carpet underfoot. The box bay window brings in excellent natural light and provides a pleasant outlook to the front of the home. The room’s focal point is a electric fire, framed by a wooden surround and set on a marble hearth, giving the space a warm and classic feel.

Dining Room 2.94m x 2.74m (9ft 7in x 8ft 11in)
Positioned to the rear, the dining room enjoys pale yellow walls and a light oak-effect vinyl floor, a practical finish that suits the garden connection. Patio doors open onto the patio area, bringing in plenty of daylight and providing an easy flow outside. The room also offers direct access into the kitchen.

Kitchen 2.97m x 2.88m (9ft 8in x 9ft 5in)
The kitchen is finished with stone-coloured painted walls complemented by sandstone-effect porcelain wall tiling and a stone-effect vinyl floor. Wooden cabinetry is fitted at both eye and base level, paired with brown quartz-effect laminate worktops. A built-in bowl and half stainless steel sink with mixer tap sits within the work surface, with designated space for a cooker and extractor above, along with space for an under-counter fridge freezer. This counter can be removed to make room fro a fridge / freezer. A useful under stairs storage cupboard is also accessed from the kitchen, and the room leads through to the utility area.

Utility Room 1.91m x 1.67m (6ft 3in x 5ft 5in)
Designed as a genuinely useful working space, the utility room continues the kitchen’s scheme with stone-coloured walls, sandstone-effect tiled splash backs, matching wooden units and the same brown quartz-effect laminate worktop. The stone-effect vinyl flooring continues underfoot. A single-bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap is fitted, alongside spaces for laundry appliances, and the Glow-worm boiler is housed here. A side window provides light, while a service door opens directly onto the rear garden.

Cloakroom 1.67m x 1m (5ft 5in x 3ft 3in)
The cloakroom is finished in sandstone-toned walls with the same stone-effect vinyl flooring as the kitchen and utility. It includes a white WC and hand basin with mixer tap, set above a vanity unit, and benefits from an obscure window to the side elevation for natural light and privacy.

Landing 1.15m x 2.88m (3ft 9in x 9ft 5in)
The stairwell and landing continue the home’s calm palette, with light cream walls and an oatmeal-coloured carpet that ties in neatly with the bedrooms. The landing provides access to all first-floor rooms and also houses the home’s airing cupboard, which includes a radiator, keeping essential storage warm and neatly tucked away.

Bedroom four 2.23m x 2.18m (7ft 3in x 7ft 1in)
A bright room with aqua blue walls and an oatmeal-coloured carpet. A double built-in wardrobe with sliding glass doors is fitted, offering useful storage, and the window looks out to the front of the property.

Bedroom three 2.74m x 2.43m (8ft 11in x 7ft 11in)
Bedroom three is finished with yellow walls and an oatmeal-coloured carpet, and benefits from a rear-facing window overlooking the garden. It’s a cheerful, versatile room well-suited to a range of uses.

Bathroom 1.66m x 1.98m (5ft 5in x 6ft 5in)
The family bathroom is finished in white and grey marble-effect porcelain wall tiling with a white vinyl floor, creating a clean and bright setting. A white WC and hand basin with mixer tap sit alongside a vanity unit, and the bath is fitted with an electric shower over.

Bedroom two 2.79m x 2.87m (9ft 1in x 9ft 4in)
Bedroom two is presented with neutral-toned walls and an oatmeal-coloured carpet, complemented by a papered feature wall that adds character without overpowering the space. A rear-facing window overlooks the garden, bringing in a pleasant outlook and natural light.

Main bedroom 3.04m x 3.89m (9ft 11in x 12ft 9in)
The main bedroom is finished in light cream with an oatmeal-coloured carpet and offers excellent built-in storage. A double wardrobe with sliding glass doors is fitted, alongside a cupboard positioned over the stairwell, and the room enjoys the convenience of direct access to its own en-suite.

Ensuite 1.18m x 2.28m (3ft 10in x 7ft 5in)
A contemporary en-suite with light grey marble-effect porcelain tiled walls and a blue-and-grey mosaic-style vinyl floor. The suite includes a white WC and a hand basin with mixer tap set above a vanity unit, while the shower enclosure features a split glass door and an electric shower. A chrome towel radiator adds a smart finishing touch, and an obscure side window provides light and ventilation.

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Garden
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and edged with stone and slate borders for a smart, low-maintenance finish. A circular patio area provides a natural spot for seating, while a raised decking area creates an additional entertaining space. A timber shed sits neatly in the corner, and the garden is enclosed for privacy. A second shed to the side of the property creates addtional storage and there is a 240 volt outdoor electric double socket available.

Front Garden
The property presents an attractive red brick façade with a box bay window adding character. A driveway provides off-road parking and leads directly to the integral garag. The front garden has been designed for low maintenance, with a gravelled section that keeps upkeep simple while maintaining a neat and tidy appearance. A second driveway is available to increase the off street parking that is available and a side access leads through to the rear garden, completing a well-balanced and functional frontage that complements the home’s detached setting.

Parking - Off street
The property has space to park three cars on the two driveways. A Gravelled section has been laid with hard core base for the purpose of parking a vehicle. The shed and covered working area to the side of the property creates extra storage solutions.

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