Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22

Generously proportioned family residence in prime village location.

Description

This charming detached family residence offers sprawling accommodation over approximately 3,500 sq ft and located centrally within the picturesque village of Stapleford which is ideally located for access into Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s.

The home sits on a spacious plot which extends to about 0.3 of an acre. Set behind a private in and out driveway with two separate electric gates, the house is set over two floors under a pitch tiled roof. The front door leads into the entrance hall that offers built in storage and access to the cloakroom. Leading off is the sitting room with a contemporary design that is set around an inset feature fireplace. The sitting room opens up into the dining room which in turn flows directly into the conservatory. The office can also be accessed via the conservatory but this space could be utilised in a number of ways including a snug or playroom. A focal point of the home is the impressive kitchen which offers ample space for dining and comprises of an array of wall and floor storage including an island which incorporates a wine cooler and an inset seven ring gas hob. There are a number of integrated appliances within the kitchen including a double oven, dishwasher and coffee machine along with space for an American style fridge/freezer. The ground floor accommodation is completed by the utility room which also accommodates the downstairs shower room.

The first floor offers six bedrooms, five double bedrooms and one single bedroom. The principal bedroom offers a generous amount of space as well as built in storage and an en suite bathroom that benefits from a roll top bath, double walk in shower, low level WC and wash basin. There are two further en suite shower rooms to bedroom two and three, with bedroom four sharing Jack and Jill access to the family bathroom.

The front garden is predominantly made up of the gravel in and out driveway that allows parking for multiple vehicles. The drive leads up to the integral double garage with two individual up and over doors. The rear garden is a perfect entertaining space that offers a high level of privacy. The sizable tiered patio area leads off the kitchen and is ideal for al fresco dining whilst being enclosed by a red brick wall. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with three circular raised beds, herbaceous borders and mature trees to the rear and side boundaries. Opposite the property is University land/paddocks that are awash with daffodils in the Spring, giving a beautiful and picturesque view from the front of the property.

Location

Stapleford is a lively village lying just 4 miles south of Cambridge. Usual facilities are available which include a general store, newsagent, hairdresser etc. and additional shopping is available in nearby Great Shelford. There is a bus service and a mainline station in Great Shelford serving both London and Cambridge.

The village is excellent for access to the M11 (Junctions 10 or 11) and Stansted airport (23.7 mile away). There is a recreation ground, tennis court and excellent walks are available, in particular the Roman Road circular walk and historic Wandlebury. There is a local village school and Sawston Village College is about 3 miles away. The Gog Magog Golf Course is also nearby. The village is one of the most favoured spots in Cambridgeshire to live due to its proximity to Cambridge.

For schooling, there are a range of reputable independent schools available for all ages in Cambridge including The Perse and the Stephen Perse Foundation.

Comprehensive shopping is available in Cambridge which includes a busy daily market, the Grafton Centre and Grand Arcade shopping malls along with a number of independent shops.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,233 sq ft