House For Sale £600,000
The Lodge is an impressive character property, comprising a spacious entrance hall with stripped wood flooring, a living room with open fires and two bespoke cabinets on either side, a separate dining room and a generous kitchen/dining room with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, with butcher's block work surface and ceramic sink unit. The kitchen range is continued into the utility room and this leads to the ground floor WC. From the galleried landing you will find three good size double bedrooms, all with dual aspect windows which overlook the surrounding field, the fourth is currently used as a nursery. The well-appointed family bathroom includes a four-piece suite and completes the internal accommodation.
The popular village of Over lies approximately 10 miles (16.09 kilometres) north-west of the university city of Cambridge, providing easy access to A1 and M11. The nearest stop for the Guided Busway is just a mile away in neighbouring Swavesey; this is a direct route west to the market town of St Ives and south to the city of Cambridge, stopping at the Science Park, Train Station and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Parallel to the Busway is a cycle path which is also popular for runners and walkers.
The community centre, located next to a sports field and children's play area holds many events such as weddings, parties and sports matches. The village green is the perfect place to watch a cricket match, walk the dog or play football.
There are two preschools, a successful primary school and Over is within the catchment for Swavesey Village College, which was rated as outstanding by Ofsted following their most recent inspection.
Along the High Street is a convenience store, village garage, a pub and hairdressers. A butcher, bakery, farm shop and Co-operative are located in the neighbouring village of Willingham, as well as Willingham Auction House with its tea rooms and popular eatery. Wonderful walks can be enjoyed in the outlining countryside including orchards which are open to the public, the picturesque fen or along Chain Road to the River Ouse. A short walk to the RSPB Ouse Fen Nature Reserve for bird watching just north of the village with parking and access to the river.
EPC Rating: F
Garden
Totalling 1/3 acre, to the front of the property, are far-reaching views over farmland, with a dual entry driveway and gravel area providing ample off-road parking, a double gated entrance to the rear courtyard, which allows vehicle access to a detached garage/workshop. The main garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and planting, a timber shed and brick outbuilding which could easily be used as a workshop or converted to a home office/gym.
