Old House Road, Balsham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

4A Old House Road is a well-presented contemporary home, forming part of a small, attractive terrace of three properties in a sympathetic period style. The accommodation includes a well-proportioned sitting and dining room at the rear of the ground floor, with wooden flooring, neutral décor and south-facing bi-fold doors welcoming plenty of sunlight throughout the day. There is space for both a seating area and a family dining table. Towards the front of the ground level, the well-equipped kitchen features modern fitted units to base and wall level, providing plenty of storage space. There is also an integrated oven, hob, extractor and dishwasher, as well as space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer.

The entrance hall has a cloakroom with a low-level WC and a washbasin for handwashing, while the turned staircase leads to the first floor landing, off which there are two double bedrooms of similar proportions. Both bedrooms have space for wardrobes and bedroom furniture, as well as dormer windows, one facing to the front and one to the rear. Additionally, the first-floor landing provides useful space for a home office, illuminated by a skylight overhead. The family bathroom is also accessed via the first-floor landing and includes a bathtub with an over-bath twin-head shower with a rainfall head and a handheld head, as well as a pedestal washbasin with a mirrored vanity unit.

The house occupies a mid-terrace position with a gravel driveway at the front providing parking for up to two vehicles. Further parking is available on-street along Old House Road. A paved pathway leads to the entrance and to the covered walkway at the side, which provides useful access to the rear gardens. The garden at the rear is south-facing and welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day. It is enclosed by high timber fencing for privacy from neighbouring properties and features a patio for al fresco dining accessed via the sitting room’s bi-fold doors, which connect the inside and outside space. There is a level lawn beyond the patio, which is bordered by beds with various established shrubs, hedgerows and flowering perennials.

The property is located in the small village of Balsham, surrounded by Cambridgeshire countryside. The village offers various everyday amenities, including two pubs, a post office and a coffee shop, as well as a primary school. Nearby, the larger village of Linton offers a range of everyday amenities, including local shops, cafés and restaurants, a library, a medical centre and a pharmacy. The charming town of Saffron Walden is 10 miles away, providing a further selection of shops and leisure facilities, while nearby Haverhill provides easy access to all the necessary everyday amenities and leisure facilities. Historic Cambridge is within easy reach, offering a first-class choice of shopping, leisure and cultural attractions. The area is well connected by road, with the A11 four miles away and the M11 within 11 miles, while rail services are available from Whittlesford Parkway (1 hour to London Liverpool Street).