High Street, Over, CB24

A large detached property located in the heart of the much-requested village of Over. With four double bedrooms, three reception rooms, and a large southwest-facing garden, this property is an ideal generational, long-term family home as it has been for the present vendors. 

An entrance porch opens out into a spacious dining room with stairs leading to the first floor, the dining room opens to the kitchen breakfast room, fitted with a range of units with worktop areas, space for appliances and a breakfast bar seating area. A downstairs shower room with WC and enclosed shower cubicle can be found off the kitchen, under the stairs. The bright and airy lounge features an open fireplace that opens into a separate snug with French doors opening out to the rear garden. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, a spacious landing area and a family bathroom.

There is a five-bar gate leading to a large driveway and parking area for up to 12 cars. The garden is south-westerly facing, enclosed by fencing and is mainly laid to lawn with some mature trees one, of which is a beautiful Willow. There are two patio areas, one on leaving the snug area and a larger one in front of the workshop to make use of those sunnier days. Within the garden is a workshop of 10ft x 22ft with power connected, this could make an ideal home office/gym or studio, and an aluminium shed 8ft x 12ft, ideal for storing garden furniture, tools.

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 an antique and new furniture sale hall with tea rooms and an outside 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.