Gog Magog Cottages, Stapleford, Cambridge

A substantial semi-detached family residence extending to approximately 2090 sqft, offering flexible and beautifully presented accommodation, set within gardens and grounds extending to 0.7 acres and with its elevated position, enjoys wonderful views over Cambridgeshire.

The property occupies a wonderful position tucked away at the end of a quiet private road with spectacular elevated views over Cambridgeshire whilst backing onto the 164 acres Gog Magog Downs Trust on which animals have grazed since the 13th century. The current owners have resided at the property for nearly fifty years and on this time have transformed the property with a programme of expansion and regular refurbishment resulting in a family home extending to 2093 sqft whilst nestled o9n mature and private gardens and grounds extending to 0.7 acres.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall opening to a welcoming reception hall with stairs to first floor accommodation. ceramic tile flooring, coat cupboard with a shower room and study just off. There are two large reception rooms including a lounge/diner with wood burning stove and a formal sitting room with electric fire, both rooms enjoy dual aspect with views over the gardens and grounds. The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys views over Cambridgeshire to the front and is fitted with a range of attractive contemporary cabinetry, ample fitted working surfaces with inset double sink unit with drainer, a four ring electric hob and two double ovens plus an integrated washing machine and dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer.

On the first floor, there are five good sized bedrooms, the master bedroom boasts fitted wardrove cupboards, a luxury ensuite bathroom and patio doors providing access to a sunny terraced area. The guest bedroom has French doors to Juliet balcony, a dressing area and an ensuite shower room. The other three bedrooms are in turn serviced by a luxury family bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached via a private road and tucked away at the end with off road parking for multiple vehicles and a double garage with electric up and over door, power and light connected, space for additional white goods and a free standing oil fired central heating boiler. The garden and grounds extend to 0.7 acres and are laid mainly to neat, well-maintained lawns, generous paved patio plus a decked terrace, summer house with terracing, workshop and a wide and varied selection of mature trees, shrubs and bushes. All enjoys maximum levels of privacy with panoramic views.

Location - Stapleford is a lovely village lying just 4 miles south of Cambridge. It has an excellent primary school less than 5 minute walk away, which feeds Sawston Village College (2 miles) and a recreation ground with tennis courts and a children's playground. There are two pubs, a small supermarket, petrol filling station, hairdresser, beauty salon and barber. Stapleford Granary Arts Centre and Café is 5min walk with various music, art and events throughout the year. At the northern edge of the village you'll find the award winning Gog Farm shop and café, which leads on to Wandlebury Country Park and the Gog Magog Downs National Trust where excellent walks are available. Further facilities including a GP surgery and dentist can be found in neighbouring Great Shelford.

Access from this home is very convenient either by bus, train, bike or car with Great Shelford train station being just a few minutes' walk away, connecting into Cambridge, Cambridge North (for the Science Park) and London Liverpool Street. The new Cambridge South station will be an additional stop from Great Shelford, providing a quick commute into Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus. The village is excellent for access to the M11 (Junctions 10 or 11) and Stansted Airport is only 30 minutes away.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Mains services connected include: water, electricity. Oil fired central heating. Septic tank for sewerage

Statutory Authorities - South Cambridgeshire District Council
Council tax band - E

Fixtures And Fittings - Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris