House For Sale £265,000
Metcalfe Lane, Over, CB24

The entrance hall leads to a good size, open-plan lounge/diner with stairs to the first-floor accommodation. A modern kitchen is located at the rear of the property and includes built-in appliances and views into the garden. The first floor comprises two generous double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. 

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.

Garden

To the front of the property is a generous lawn area, which is enclosed by fencing, with access to a useful timber store located along the side of the property. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn with a paved patio area and is enclosed by fencing. A gated access leads to the rear parking and garage.