Short Lane, Willingham, CB24

ACCOMODATION

The spacious entrance hall features a solid wood staircase leading to the first floor accommodation, with internal oak doors throughout. The reception room located at the front of the property is a perfect sitting room or, equally, could be a ground-floor fourth bedroom with access to the ground-floor shower room. The well-appointed shower room includes a walk-in shower and marble-style panels, with a sink and vanity unit. The impressive and well-designed open-plan kitchen/dining room, with a living area, includes a media wall, living flame fire and built-in storage space. The well-planned kitchen comprises a comprehensive range of wall and base units comprising a kitchen area, with an integrated fridge/freezer, stainless streel double oven, dishwasher and central island providing further storage. The separate utility is a useful additional space with a further range of matching wall and base units, plumbing and space for a washing machine, a second sink and access to the rear garden. The well-planned first-floor accommodation comprises a generous master bedroom with an attractive en-suite shower room, again with a marble-style finish. There are two further bedrooms and an impressive bathroom, fitted with a free-standing roll-top bath and hand basin inset to vanity unit.

OUTSIDE AREA AND PARKING

Located in a quiet and yet central lane, within the popular village of Willingham. The block paved driveway provides off-road parking, and the borders are landscaped; gated access leads to the rear garden, which is south-facing and backs onto timber-clad outbuildings, landscaped to provide an attractive yet low maintenance space to enjoy. With a paved patio area, accessed via the bi-folds from the kitchen, and an outside tap.

LOCATION

Willingham is approximately 12 miles northwest of Cambridge and offers excellent access into Cambridge via the recently expanded and improved A14, which leads onto M11 south and A1 north.

Popular for both cyclists and runners, the guided busway also provides a well-used cycle path parallel to the bus route. This is a direct route into Cambridge and stops at Cambridge North, the city centre and Addenbrooke's. With a Tesco superstore, petrol station and precinct of shops in nearby Bar Hill.

The village is well served with facilities including two village stores, two churches, two public houses, bakery, butchers and farm shop, doctor's surgery, pharmacy, library, takeaway, cafe, hairdressers, car repairs, primary school and nurseries, post office, auction rooms with tea rooms and an outside eatery, independent veterinary clinic, pet supplies store, a number of small businesses in the village centre.

There is also a recreation ground with play area, football pitches, bowls club, and sports pavilion, as well as a community centre, community orchard and social club.

The local primary school is located in the village and has recently been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted. The village is in the catchment area for Cottenham Village College and Sixth Form and the recently opened Northstowe Secondary School.