Rooks Street, Cottenham, CB24

A well-presented two-bedroom period cottage centrally located in the much-requested village of Cottenham. Featuring two double bedrooms, lounge/diner log burning stove, kitchen, ground floor bathroom, and large mature private rear garden.

The front door opens into the lounge area with solid wood flooring, and attractive log-burning stove. This opens out into the dining area where the solid wood flooring continues, a cast iron feature fireplace continues the period feeling to the house. The kitchen features low-level and eye-level units, solid wood worksurface and has space for a washing machine and a free-standing gas cooker, a side door opens out to the lean-to and rear garden. The ground floor bathroom leads off the kitchen with a wc, panel bathroom with shower attachments over.

The first floor comprises two large double bedrooms, one with front aspect and one with rear aspect, both feature built-in cupboards.

There is an enclosed and private rear garden. Bordered with mature trees and shrubs throughout, the long garden is not overlooked and features a timber shed, a greenhouse, area where the current owners have a trampoline, and a garage area with power and lighting. There is a gated side access with a right way over the neighbours driveway. Should you wish to utilise the garage for a car or some parking you could remove the fence panels and use the right of access to gain this.

LOCATION

Cottenham is one of the largest villages in Cambridgeshire with many facilities available and a wide range of properties, from period townhouses on the high street to more modern developments on the outskirts of the village.  Transport links are excellent as the village is approximately 3 miles (4.83 kilometres) from the A10 and A14. In addition, the village has a regular bus service to both Cambridge and Ely.

Cottenham Primary School is located on Lambs Lane and Cottenham Village College provides both secondary schooling and a sixth form, as well as adult learning classes and numerous after-school events.

Facilities include a gym, sports hall, tennis courts and sports field which are commonly used by the local community.  Cottenham has a broad range of amenities including two doctors’ surgeries, a dental surgery, a library, two mini supermarkets, a newsagent with a post office, pharmacy, butchers, bakers, community coffee shop, fish & chip shop, a hairdressers, barbers and beauty salon, two pubs, an Indian restaurant and a village hall.