Thornbury, Comberton

A most impressive and substantial detached family home with graceful proportions, extending in the region of 2000 sqft incorporating attractive open plan kitchen/dining room and further flexible accommodation, located within this most attractive private residential development, conveniently located to access the amenities in this well-served village. The property also benefits from its own generous landscaped and established grounds, the largest of the development.

Covered Storm Porch - with paved flooring, lighting, leading through into:

Panelled Glazed Entrance Door - with double glazed windows either side leading through into:

Entrance Hallway - with wood effect flooring, stairs rising to first floor accommodation, open understairs storage area, radiator, coved ceiling, panelled door providing access to cloak cupboard, panelled and glazed doors leading into respective rooms.

Cloakroom - comprising of a two piece suite with low level w.c., with hand flush, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled splashback, radiator, coved ceiling, double glazed window fitted with privacy glass out onto side aspect.

Sitting Room - accessed via a set of panelled glazed double doors from entrance hallway leads into this light and airy room benefiting from dual aspect to both front and rear, electric fireplace, stone hearth and surround providing a focal point to the room with former fireplace behind, coved ceiling, double panelled radiators, double glazed windows to the front, double glazed French doors leading out onto patio as well as creating a large entry point of light into the room as well as views over the garden.

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room - accessed via an opening from the entrance hallway. Kitchen area comprises of a wealth of both wall and base mounted storage cupboards and drawers with brushed metal handles, stone effect rolltop work surface with inset stainless steel one and a quarter bowl sink with hot and cold mixer tap and drainer to side, inset 4 ring Neff hob with extractor hood above and tiled splashback, adjacent to this is an integrated Neff double oven, integrated wine cooler, integrated and concealed appliances include fridge/freezer, Neff dishwasher, coved ceiling, inset LED downlighters, tiled flooring, double panelled radiator, double glazed French doors leading out to patio and opening through into the expansive DINING ROOM which encapsulates the needs of modern living perfectly with this flexible entertaining space which enjoys a continuation of the wood effect flooring from the entrance hallway, coved ceiling, double panelled radiator, double glazed windows and French doors leading out onto patio as well as providing a large entry point of light into this wonderful entertaining space.

Utility Room - comprising a small collection of base mounted storage cupboards with a stone effect rolltop work surface with inset stainless steel sink with hot and cold mixer tap and drainer to side, tiled splashback, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, wall mounted boiler providing hot water and heating for the property, tiled flooring, radiator, coved ceiling, extractor fan, double glazed window, panelled glazed door leading onto garden, panelled door through into:

Study - with a continuation of the wood effect flooring from the entrance hallway, coved ceiling, radiator, double glazed window to side aspect.

On The First Floor -

Landing - with coved ceiling, loft hatch, radiator, panelled door to airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and fitted timber shelving, double glazed window to side aspect, panelled doors leading into respective rooms.

Split-Level Principal Suite - part coved ceiling, extensive range of fitted wardrobes with shelving and rails, double panelled radiators, high vaulted ceilings, inset LED downlighters, double glazed window to side aspect, Velux skylight with fitted blinds out onto side aspect and overlooking adjacent fields. Panelled door leading through into:

Ensuite Bathroom - comprising of a four piece suite with sunken bath with separate hot and cold bath taps, grip handles and tiled surround, corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower head and accessed via a glazed shower door, low level w.c. with hand flush, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled surround, storage cupboards beneath wash hand basin, shaver point, inset LED downlighters, extractor fan, coved ceiling, double glazed window fitted with privacy glass out onto side aspect.

Family Bathroom - comprising of a three piece suite with combined shower and bath with wall mounted shower head and hot and cold mixer bath tap, grip handles, low level w.c. with hand flush, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled surround, shaver point, coved ceiling, inset LED downlighters, extractor fan, radiator, double glazed window fitted with privacy glass out onto side aspect.

Bedroom 2 - with coved ceiling, built-in wardrobes fitted with railings and shelving, radiator, double glazed window overlooking garden and panelled door leading through into:

Shower Room Ensuite - comprising of a three piece suite with shower cubicle with dual shower head attachment and accessed via a glazed shower door, low level w.c. with hand flush, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled surround, shaver point, double panelled radiator, inset LED downlighters, extractor fan, coved ceiling, double glazed window fitted with privacy glass out onto side aspect.

Bedroom 3 - with coved ceiling, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom 4 - with coved ceiling, radiator, double glazed window overlooking garden.

Bedroom 5 - with coved ceiling, radiator, double glazed window overlooking garden.

Outside - To the front, the property is approached off Thornbury via a gravelled driveway leading to a block paved driveway for this property with enough parking for multiple vehicles, two up and over garage doors and the paved area leading to the front entrance door. Adjacent to this is a further bedded area laid to gravel with mature box hedging and other shrubs and adjacent to this is an area laid to lawn providing a wonderful kerb appeal to this established family home.

To the rear of the property is an established garden being principally laid to lawn with a paved patio area led directly off the rear part of the property providing a wonderful space to both relax and entertain and is bordered by some well stocked bedding of lavender and other plants. To one side of the garden there is a mature tree and adjacent to this is a carefully designed natural area also known as a dry garden and is inspired by garden designer Beth Chatto, with a slate and gravelled pathway meandering through a collection of flowering plants, namely, alstroemeria, yellow rattle, wild geraniums. To the rear of the section is a cleverly designed formation of rocks surrounded by more mature plants giving a real sense of nature in this garden. To the rear of the garden is some further well stocked bedding together with mature shrubs and trees providing a green wall effect and a good level of privacy from the neighbouring property. Adjacent to this is a timber outbuilding accessed via a set of panelled glazed doors ideal for additional storage or use as a summerhouse and this is surrounded by a gravelled area and leading itself perfectly to a further entertaining space. Continuation of the lawn continues round the side of the garden where there is access from the utility room as well as a continuation of the patio providing a paved pathway leading round to this area where there is a further gravelled area bordered by timber sleepers providing a further shaded seating area and adjacent to this is a covered area with a wealth of mature vines covering storage/potting station, oil tank and bin store and whilst following the paved pathway round provides access to the side entrance gate. To the side portion of the garden there is also a panelled glazed door which leads to the DOUBLE GARAGE fitted with power and lighting, further valuable storage space not only for two vehicles but general storage and can also be accessed via the up and over doors from the front drive.

Seller's Insights - We moved into 19 Thornbury in 2004, having bought the house from new. Over the past 18 years, it is has been adapted into the perfect family home where we have raised our family in this lovely and quiet area. We sit in a very small development of 18 houses surrounded by green space and instant access to multiple pathways for walking and cycling as well as excellent road links. There is a strong sense of community within Thornbury and Comberton more generally. Within Thornbury, half of the people who moved in with us 18 years ago still live here. We all know each other well and have a WhatsApp group to help each other out. In terms of Comberton, we have enjoyed and taken part in the myriad of activities including the annual pantomime, Christmas carols in the beautiful St Mary’s Church and the village show in September, where there is strong competition for the baking prizes! We have always felt that our location gives us the perfect balance of feeling rural but being close to Cambridge. We have enjoyed many weekend cycle rides as a family on the pathways that take you safely into Granchester and Cambridge. We have also enjoyed the short cycle ride to Burwash Manor, it’s restaurant and shops and the many special events that it holds throughout the year, like Apple Weekend or the traditional Christmas Fayre. The village pub has become a vibrant family hub, as it was taken over by local families to evolve to meet the needs of the village. Not only does it feel warm and friendly and serve lunches and coffee and cakes, but it also plays host to upscale specialist food wagons twice a week. We now have a superb Co-op and we are excitedly waiting for the imminent opening of a café/deli. Our daughters made their first friends at the outstanding Comberton Fun4 2’s preschool then went to school/college in Cambridge and enjoyed the short journey either by car, on a bus or by bike.
Our home changed as our family grew. When we had very young children, the large family bathroom was a blessing and their large bedrooms contained copious toys, whilst our en-suite sunken bath was a site of sanctuary! The downstairs study was initially a perfect playroom, adjacent to the kitchen. As the children grew, their large bedrooms enabled many a sleepover, as both easily fit double beds. The study transformed first into a craft room, then a music room and homework hub before becoming the perfect home office. The 2-minute commute has led to an enhanced wellbeing, as have the lunchtime walks along the Drift.
We occupy the largest plot in Thornbury and the garden wraps around the house with its multiple zones. The beautiful mature garden has been designed and built to ensure seasonal colour and to encourage a wide diversity of wildlife. In summer, the only sound that can be heard above the hum of bees on the extensive lavender beds, is the occasional Spitfire dancing above in the sky; it’s the perfect spot for afternoon tea. In addition to the spacious patio that links directly with the kitchen/diner and main living room, we have a vine area to sit out and have a drink, an alpine garden and a swing seat to relax and read. Over the years, we have hosted many parties and family gatherings in the garden. Inside the house, our large kitchen/diner has been the venue of choice for our daughters’ friends for cocktail parties. We are moving to the west country, to be closer to family and whilst we will be sad to leave the house and the area, we have forged strong memories and friendships that will endure beyond our move.

Agents Note - There is a £580 per management annum charge.