Lawrence Close, Girton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

This comfortable detached bungalow offers over 1 600 sq. ft of light, airy accommodation on one easily accessible floor.

The main reception rooms are at the back of the house, taking advantage of that sunny south-facing aspect. There is a sitting room and dining room, both of which have sliding glass doors opening onto sun rooms with French doors leading to the rear patio area. At the heart of the home is the large kitchen and breakfast room, with its sliding glass doors opening onto the garden, wooden fitted units, central island with breakfast bar and space for a breakfast table for informal dining.

There are four well-presented bedrooms, all of which are at the front of the property. These include the principal bedroom with its built-in storage and en suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom.

At the front of the house, the block-paved driveway provides parking space for several vehicles, while there is also a detached double garage for further parking or storage. The garden is mostly to the rear, with the south-facing aspect welcoming plenty of sunlight throughout the day. It includes a patio area across the back of the house, an area of lawn and colourful, well-stocked border beds with various shrubs and flowering perennials.

The property is set in a sought-after location in the village of Girton, just north of Cambridge and within easy reach of both the city centre and the beautiful countryside surrounding the city. The village has a local pub and a primary school, while neighbouring Impington has several local shops and amenities. Cambridge city centre, with its excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, is just three miles away. There are several good schools nearby, in the surrounding villages and in Cambridge itself. These include outstanding primary schools in University of Cambridge Primary School and Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, plus the outstanding-rated Chesterton Community College and the independent St John’s College School. Cambridge mainline station is five miles away, offering a fast and efficient service to London King’s Cross (53 minutes), while the M11 is just two miles away.