Downing Court, Swaffham Bulbeck, CB25

Approached via a pathway to the front door, this attractive four bedroom detached home offers a modern exterior with red brick and partially rendered elevations. The property benefits from a single attached garage, off-street parking for up to two vehicles, and a welcoming frontage.

Upon entering, you are greeted by an L-shaped hallway featuring wooden flooring, freshly decorated neutral walls, and stairs rising to the first floor. A useful storage cupboard is conveniently located beneath the stairs. The downstairs cloakroom, also positioned under the staircase, comprises a W.C., hand basin, and a wall-mounted double-door storage cupboard.

To the right of the hallway is the dining room, overlooking the front of the property. This versatile space comfortably accommodates a table for 4–6 people and could alternatively be used as a home office or children’s playroom. Opposite, the kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with modern grey wall and base units and includes an electric oven with microwave above, stainless steel sink and drainer, full-height fridge freezer, and a breakfast bar seating two. The dining area comfortably fits a table for four and benefits from French doors opening onto the rear garden.

At the end of the hallway is the spacious living room, spanning the full length of the property. This bright and airy room enjoys dual-aspect views, with a window to the front and French doors to the rear garden, complemented by wall uplighters and an elegant chandelier-style ceiling light.

The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, an en-suite to the principal bedroom, and a family bathroom. The master bedroom overlooks the front and features two double built-in wardrobes. The adjoining en-suite is finished with floor-to-ceiling neutral tiles and includes a walk-in shower with glass bi-fold door, W.C., hand basin, and mirrored storage cupboard. Opposite is the family bathroom, comprising a vanity unit with W.C., countertop hand basin, storage below, and a large walk-in shower with glass screen.

Bedroom four, although the smallest, is still a good-sized room capable of accommodating a double bed. Bedroom three is adjacent and also suitable for a double bed. Bedroom two, located on the opposite side of the landing, overlooks the front of the property and features a built-in double wardrobe with sliding doors set within an alcove.

To the rear, the property enjoys a low-maintenance courtyard-style garden, bordered by mature shrubs and bushes for privacy. A raised seating area provides the perfect space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

LOCATION

Swaffham Bulbeck is an attractive village ideally placed less than 10 miles from the university city of Cambridge and just over 6 miles from the historic horse racing town of Newmarket.

For commuters there is convenient access to the A14 which interconnects to the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. Cambridge, Cambridge North and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour

VILLAGE INFORMATION

Swaffham Bulbeck is a popular village and is particularly well known for its high level of attractive and listed houses. The village has a highly regarded Church of England primary school with secondary schooling at Bottisham Village College. In the neighbouring village of Lode is Anglesey Abbey National Trust with a garden centre, coffee shop/ restaurant and some fantastic walks.

FACILITIES

The village facilities include: post office and convenience store, public house (Black Horse Inn), recreation ground with children's play park and a fine church.

Along with the comprehensive amenities in Cambridge, the nearby village of Burwell has an extensive range of facilities boasting three convenience stores, three public houses (The Fox, Five Bells and The Anchor) offering excellent dining options and takeaway, bakery, a post office, doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, dentist, opticians, hairdressers and barber shop, estate agents, haberdashery, petrol station and two delightful artisan coffee shops (Village Green and TD2 Coffee Shop).

Newmarket provides another great range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club. Renowned globally for thoroughbred horses and boasting two separate racetracks with quality horses competing throughout the season.

HOCKEYS NEWMARKET

Hockeys are Cambridgeshire’s leading local estate agents with over 100 years of experience. As the most well- established of Cambridge estate agents, we have a number of branches in the region.

Our family run Newmarket office opened its doors in January 2022 and has already established itself as a leading agent in the Newmarket area, with an unrivalled reputation for customer service. So, if you have any local property requirements, feel free to contact us today!

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