Middle Watch, Cambridge, CB24

From the moment you enter, this impressive home immediately feels both stylish and welcoming. The ground floor opens into a bright, free-flowing living and kitchen space where natural limestone flooring with Smart-controlled underfloor heating provides year-round comfort. Expansive triple-glazed patio doors and windows flood the room with daylight, linking effortlessly to the rear garden and creating a central hub perfect for family life and entertaining.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed to combine function with finesse. Premium Neff and Smeg appliances are paired with Nero Marquina Unistone quartz worktops to create a sleek finish, while a Quooker tap with integrated cold-water filter adds a touch of convenience. Every element has been considered, with cleverly planned storage solutions ensuring the space is both elegant and highly practical. Equally suited to everyday use and social gatherings, the kitchen and dining areas are as functional as they are stylish.

Attention to detail extends throughout the ground floor. A modern WC features a back-to-wall toilet, wall-hung vanity, and concealed pipework for a seamless look. A separate utility room houses the washing machine and dryer while providing additional storage and direct access into the garage which also has access to the rear garden via electric doors (front & back) .

An oak staircase leads to the first floor, where four generous double bedrooms provide comfort and versatility. The principal suite includes a private dressing area and a beautifully appointed ensuite wet room finished with silver travertine stone, offering both luxury and practicality. Across the first floor, herringbone oak flooring and solid oak doors deliver a timeless feel, while the overall design balances comfort with contemporary style. The loft also offers potential for conversion into a fifth bedroom, creating even more flexibility for the future.

This property has been designed with sustainability and modern living in mind. Solar panels are paired with a GivEnergy storage battery for efficient energy use, while a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery system ensures fresh, filtered air throughout the home. Air conditioning provides year round comfort, and designer switches and door handles add a premium finishing touch.

The exterior is equally impressive. A wide private driveway offers parking for multiple cars, while the garage is fitted with Hörmann aluminium electric doors. At the rear, a generous garden can be accessed directly from the main living space, providing the ideal setting for outdoor entertaining or family relaxation. Nestled within the garden is a remarkable outbuilding designed with wellbeing in mind, complete with a fully equipped home gym and a Swedish sauna—a true retreat for fitness and relaxation without ever leaving home.

Swavesey itself is a thriving village with a strong sense of community. Families benefit from the highly regarded Primary School and the Outstanding Ofsted-rated Village College. Everyday essentials are close at hand with a convenience store, Post Office, a traditional thatched shop in the historic market square, a butchers, a farm shop, a coffee shop, and a welcoming pub serving a wide range of real ales. The community also enjoys an attractive pavilion on the village green and the stunning RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes nature reserve, offering miles of riverside walks and cycle paths.

For commuters, the guided busway connects directly to St Ives, Cambridge city centre (with a convenient Tiger bus stop also located  just one minute away from he house), and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, while recent improvements to the A14 have transformed local travel with smoother traffic flow, new cycle paths, and additional routes. The parallel cycleway running alongside the busway is especially popular with runners, walkers, and cyclists alike.