Hunts Road, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22

Beautifully versatile detached family home in enviable village location.

Description

Nestled on a generous plot, this charming detached house, built just over nine years ago, offers a blend of modern comfort and thoughtful design throughout as well as fantastic versatility. The front features a spacious gravel driveway approach and a double carport with ample parking space. A lawned area is adorned with a greengage and walnut tree to soften the front landscaping.

Stepping through the front door, you enter a bright and inviting hallway. To the left is a practical study, which can easily serve as an additional guest bedroom. The sleek and contemporary three-piece shower room/wet room is finished with stylish tiles and is fully accessible for those with mobility concerns and future proofing the home allowing you to live solely on the ground floor. Overlooking the rear garden is the fourth bedroom/living room, featuring dual aspect views and bifold doors to the garden. Currently utilised as a music room and library, this space offers flexibility if not being utilised as a bedroom. Double doors from the entrance hallway lead to the living room, complete with a wood burner and bifold doors that open onto the rear garden. The generous kitchen/breakfast room boasts a wide array of wall and floor storage units, Corian worktops, two integrated electric ovens, an integrated dishwasher, a central island with additional storage and induction hob, with bifold doors leading to the rear garden. There is also ample space for a dining area and adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, additional storage, and a second sink.

Upstairs, the generous landing is bathed in natural light from two skylights and offers space for a potential study area. The principal bedroom is a good-sized double with a skylight and also includes a smart en suite shower room with built-in eaves storage. The second bedroom, with its pitched roof and three skylights, could easily be utilised as a home office or playroom if required. The third bedroom is also double with built-in storage. The stunning family bathroom features a large walk-in shower and a freestanding oval bath.

The private back garden is a tranquil retreat with a generous block-paved terrace perfect for al fresco dining. The garden is primarily laid to lawn and features raised beds with raspberry canes, blackcurrant bushes and strawberry plants. A variety of fruit trees fill the garden including crab apple, plum, juniper, greengage, and apple. Additional space is provided in the side access which could space for play equipment, a shed, and a greenhouse. A useful secure store is also located to the side of the garden.

Location

Duxford is an attractive, well served village situated approximately 10 miles south of the high tech University City of Cambridge. Within the village there is a recreation ground, tennis courts, outdoor bowls and football club and a local shop together with various public houses/restaurants.

Additional everyday shopping facilities are available in nearby Sawston or the medieval market town of Saffron Walden which has a Waitrose supermarket. Cambridge also has a wide range of cultural, recreational and shopping amenities (including the Grand Arcade shopping mall). Duxford is also home to Britain’s largest air museum, the Imperial War Museum, which houses nearly 200 aircrafts and military vehicles.

There is a primary school in the village with secondary schooling at Sawston Village College (approximately 2.9 miles away), which in turn feeds into Hills and Long Road Sixth form colleges in Cambridge. Independent schools for all age groups are available in Cambridge including The Perse, Stephen Perse Foundation schools, King’s & St John’s College prep schools and The Leys.

For the rail commuter, direct train services are available from nearby Whittlesford station into London’s Liverpool Street and there is a fast service into King’s Cross (from 38 minutes) from Royston railway station, approximately 7.4 miles away. Duxford is also conveniently situated for access to the M11 (Junction 10) which gives access to the A14, A1, M1 & M6 to the north and Stansted Airport, the M25 and London to the south.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,791 sq ft