Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22

Inspiring modern family home in highly sought after village location

Description

This exceptional one of a kind family home was designed and built in 2018 by the current owners. Designed with a growing family in mind, the house has been finished to the highest of standards and offers a beautiful balance of accommodation throughout. It is coupled with it’s prime location within the exceptional village of Great Shelford, which offers an array of local amenities and exceptional transport links that includes a mainline train station.

Set back from the road behind a private block paved driveway the house offers accommodation over three floors under a pitch tiled roof. Leading into the entrance hall by the grand double front doors, the entrance hall incorporates built in and under stair storage as well as a cloakroom. Immediately to the left is the warm and inviting sitting room which is set around a feature fireplace with inset wood burner. The design of the room incorporates herringbone flooring and wall panelling. Double doors from the sitting room lead into the eye catching, open plan kitchen/dining/family room. This expansive living area is full of natural light thanks in part to its large roof lantern and full room width bifold doors which lead out to an outdoor terrace. The beautiful bespoke kitchen offers an array of wall and floor units, with built in appliances including a dishwasher and fridge freezer and double butler sink. Space is provided to accommodate a double oven and an island provides further storage, wine racks along an additional sink and breakfast bar. Leading directly off the kitchen is the utility room that provides further useful storage and plumbing for laundry facilities. To the rear of the ground floor is a rather unique space that could be utilised as a studio for guests or au pair. It incorporates a fully fitted shower room and it’s own kitchen, that can also compliment the main kitchen.

Stairs from the entrance hall leads to the first floor and a generous landing area that grants access to all four double bedrooms. Bedrooms two and four have been designed specifically with children in mind as they both share a bathroom via Jack and Jill access, and it consists of a double walk in shower, twin sinks and low level WC. A guest bedroom is located also on the first floor and offers the benefit of an en suite shower room. The family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation and comprises of a panel bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.

The exceptional principal bedroom is located on the second floor. A generous dressing room with fully fitted wardrobes is discretely hidden behind a dividing wall from the sleeping area. Further eaves storage adds to the space. An en suite completes the principal bedroom and has the benefit of a double walk in shower, stand alone bath, low level WC and wash basin.

Outside the home has a private block paved driveway to the front of the property which offers off road parking and access to the integral single garage, which has an electric door. The enclosed, landscaped rear garden has plenty to offer from entertaining, relaxation and working spaces. Leading from the back of the home is an expansive terrace set under a pergola and part enclosed by well stocked raised beds, completing this fabulous entertaining space is the outdoor kitchen. Herbaceous borders line the lawn that leads to the rear of the garden and the sunken firepit area that over looks open fields to the rear. Placed to the rear of the garden is the garden office that offers a great home working space but can also be utilised as a home gym.

Location

Situated in the sought-after village of Great Shelford, this property benefits from its prime location, offering a host of amenities and excellent transport connections. Within the village, there is a well-regarded butcher, a convenience store, a delightful deli, a park, a recreation ground, and various sporting facilities including Shelford Rugby Club.

One of the remarkable aspects of Great Shelford is its proximity to the historic city of Cambridge, located just 4 miles to the north. The village benefits from excellent transport links to Cambridge with a direct cycle path connecting Great Shelford to Addenbrooke's Hospital and the newly established Biomedical Campus, situated to the south of the city.

Great Shelford has a primary school and a village college in Sawston. Furthermore, the wider area is renowned for its independent schools which cater to all age groups, such as St Faith's, The Perse, The Stephen Perse, The Leys, and St Mary's. Great Shelford also benefits from a train station, with regular services into Cambridge and London Liverpool Street.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,231 sq ft



Additional Info

The Annexe has a separate Council Tax Band of an A