House For Sale £850,000
From the impressive entrance hall with the original staircase and internal panel doors, you will access the two generous, principal reception rooms. With sash windows and high ceilings, both include a fireplace, one being an open fire and the second a log-burning stove. The office is located at the rear of the property and offers the space for two workstations if required. The boot room/utility room is fitted with a comprehensive range of handmade, solid wood units with a granite work surface and butler sink, high-quality mixer tap, and door to WC. The thoughtfully designed kitchen comprises a bespoke Law and Lewis solid wood, painted kitchen range with Corian worksurface, an inset double butler sink, five ring gas hob, a double oven, and an American-style fridge and freezer. This is centred around an island that provides additional storage. From the elevated kitchen area, steps lead down to the breakfast room and dining room beyond. The breakfast room suitably faces east and completes this perfect space for a busy family, with oak floors and access to the rear driveway. The impressive dining room, formally a dairy, features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a log burner making this wonderful space cosy in the winter and French doors to the garden, ensuring it is an equally versatile room during warmer seasons. The surprisingly spacious landing could easily be used as a place to work from home, with views over the particularly pretty front garden, and street scene of thatched cottages beyond. The master bedroom original cast iron fireplace, strip wood floors and a modern en suite shower room. There are three generous double bedrooms, one being en suite and therefore ideal as a guest suite. The fifth bedroom is currently used as a gym but previously has been a nursery and office. The family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation and comprises a modern suite with a free-standing, roll-top bath and a large airing cupboard.
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: D
Garden
The pretty facade of this house is an indication of what is continued throughout the interior, with established hydrangea framing the entrance door and the walled and professionally landscaped front garden comprises a lawn area, the borders are well stocked with cottage-style perennials and with a mix of fruit trees, shrubs and a gated access which leads to the rear garden. An extensive lawn area is surrounded by fencing and borders, which have been thoughtfully designed to create colour throughout the seasons. Established trees, including a Holly, offer privacy and shade. A private and south-facing area of patio provides a wonderful space for outdoor dining. The garden is fully enclosed, and a rear gate accesses the driveway and garage. With a bin shed on the drive and a wood store next to the dining room.
