Folly Road, Swavesey, CB24

The entrance hall includes a useful under-the-stairs storage cupboard, access to the ground floor WC and stairs rise to the first floor accommodation. The impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room with adjoining family area is undoubtedly the heart of the home. The contemporary fitted kitchen offers an abundance of storage, while Velux windows above the family area allow natural light to pour in, creating a bright and welcoming space. The thoughtfully designed layout is ideal for entertaining, allowing you to cook while socialising with family and friends gathered around the dining table. The family area provides a cosy snug, perfect for relaxing on the sofa while enjoying views over the garden. French doors open out onto the patio and rear garden, extending the living space outdoors. In addition is a much-requested utility room with space for appliances and extra storage cabinets, plus a fantastic walk-in pantry.

Positioned at the front of the property is the lounge, a comfortable space to relax at the end of the day. The room is versatile and can accommodate a variety of seating arrangements, while the bay window provides an attractive focal point and an ideal place for a feature piece of furniture. For those working from home, the property also benefits from a dedicated study, providing a quiet and private workspace.

Upstairs, the property offers four generously sized bedrooms. The elegant principal bedroom benefits from its own en suite and fitted mirror-fronted wardrobes. Bedrooms two, three and four are all well-proportioned double rooms. A modern family bathroom, fitted with a four-piece white Roca sanitary ware and stylish chrome fittings, completes the first floor.

Externally, the property enjoys a generous plot, possibly the largest in this development. The front is enclosed by a low-level hedge, and there is a gated access leading to the enclosed and spacious garden. The garden comprises a large area of lawn, with raised veg beds, and an expanse of paved patio and a pergola, ideal for outdoor dining. In addition is a versatile garden room/home office/studio with power connected. There is a double-length driveway, and the property also benefits from a garage with overhead storage and power connected.

LOCATION

Swavesey is a highly sought-after village, ideally located close to the A14 and directly connected to Cambridge and St Ives via the Guided Busway. The Busway offers fast and reliable public transport, as well as one of the region’s best off-road cycle routes, providing safe and direct access to Cambridge Science Park, North Cambridge, and the city centre. Rail access is easily available nearby. Cambridge North, Cambridge Central, Waterbeach, and Huntingdon stations can all be reached conveniently by car or via the Guided Busway, which provides a direct link into Cambridge. From these stations, there are frequent services to London, Ely, Peterborough, and Stansted Airport, making Swavesey a practical choice for commuters.

The village benefits from a welcoming and active community, supported by an excellent range of local amenities. These include a primary school, village shop, post office services, coffee shop, pub and a community hall. Public sports facilities are available at the village college. There are fishing lakes, scenic walking routes, and a nearby nature reserve known as Drayton Lakes RSPB reserve, which further enhances Swavesey’s appeal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits and nature.

Swavesey Primary School is well regarded locally, while the village is particularly well known for Swavesey Village College — one of Cambridgeshire’s top-performing secondary schools, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The safe and convenient cycle route along the Guided Busway makes it especially easy for students to travel independently and securely.