The Old Wood Yard, Over, CB24

The spacious entrance hall includes a modern ground floor WC, oak internal doors, and stairs rising to the first floor. There is a versatile reception room, previously used as a home office and now serving as a second TV room. The impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/living room provides a wonderful social space for families to come together. The kitchen is finished to a high standard, featuring a comprehensive range of wall and base units, space for an American fridge/freezer, an integrated dishwasher, space for a range cooker, and an inset butler sink. A solid wood butcher’s block breakfast bar offers seating for three.

The cosy sitting area features both a log-burning stove and bi-folding doors that lead out to a beautiful oak-framed pergola, decked area, and the garden beyond.

The current vendors have a great eye for design and have thoughtfully converted the garage into a ground floor bedroom, complete with a built-in cabin bed, desk space below, and a modern en-suite shower room. Off the rear lobby, there is also a boot room, a useful utility room, and access to both the front of the property and the rear garden.

Upstairs, the first-floor accommodation is equally impressive, offering four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a newly fitted range of built-in wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room. There is also a well-equipped family bathroom comprising a high-quality suite. The galleried landing provides access to the loft space and includes an airing cupboard.

Outside and Parking

The property is situated within an attractive private development of just four properties, built in 2009 (TBC), just off the High Street and within walking distance of village amenities.

A block-paved driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles including an electric charging point, with additional visitor parking bays available. Positioned on a corner plot, the property benefits from a side courtyard/storage area, which leads to a fantastic garden enjoying views over open fields to the rear.

The garden features an outdoor kitchen, a garden studio/home office with power connected, and a pergola with hot tub (available by separate negotiation). The main garden area is laid to lawn with mature planting.

LOCATION

Over is a popular and well-served village situated around ten miles northwest of Cambridge and five miles from St Ives. It offers the perfect mix of village charm and modern convenience, with a good range of local amenities including a convenience store, post office, café, pub, and community centre. The village also benefits from a recreation ground, sports clubs, and scenic walks along the River Great Ouse and the surrounding countryside, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor leisure.

Transport links from Over are excellent, making it ideal for commuters. The nearby A14 gives easy access to Cambridge, Huntingdon, and the M11, while the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway runs from the neighbouring village of Swavesey, offering fast and reliable connections to Cambridge city centre, St Ives, and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. There are also regular bus services linking Over to nearby villages and towns, as well as cycle routes that connect to Cambridge and the wider area.

Families are well catered for with Over Primary School located in the village and rated highly by Ofsted. Older students typically attend Swavesey Village College, an outstanding secondary school with a sixth form and excellent reputation.

Parking - Driveway