Long Lane, Willingham, CB24

The entrance hall provides a space for coats and shoes, with stairs to the first-floor accommodation and access to the generous sitting room, which features a large picture window to the front aspect, with an understairs storage cupboard and a double opening to the impressive open plan kitchen/dining/family room. This well-planned and modern kitchen comprises a range of wall and base units with a large expanse of butchers block, solid wood work surface, an inset sink and built-in oven, hob and tiled splashback and space for appliances. The kitchen area opens to the dining space, which is large enough to accommodate a family-sized dining table and chairs, with additional space for a dresser type piece of furniture with shelving and is open to the versatile extension to the rear of the house; this is bright and includes an atrium sky light and French doors which lead to the garden, currently used as a play room.

The first floor accommodation comprises a master bedroom overlooking the wonderful garden, a second double with a view down the street and a sizeable third single bedroom, with the modern family bathroom completing this interior space.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

The property is located centrally to the village and yet within a non-estate location. The front garden is laid to lawn with hedging. The rear garden is particularly generous for this size home, with an Indian sandstone patio providing the ideal spot for outdoor dining, with well-stocked borders and an area of lawn, a vegetable growing area and home office/workshop of 1.6m x 3.35m. The rear gated access leads to the garage and parking at the rear of the house.

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, Lot25 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.