Earith Road, Willingham, CB24

An impressive period home comprising an entrance porch with partially glazed front door, quarry-tiled flooring and French doors leading into the imposing reception hall. The reception hall itself includes an original archway with corbels, original panel doors, exposed floorboards and an under-stairs recess, with stairs rising to the half landing, which includes a feature window overlooking orchards to the side, and stairs rising to the first floor. The dining room enjoys dual aspect windows to the front and side, along with a picture rail, an original fireplace with cast iron fire and tiled hearth, and exposed floorboards. The family room overlooks the front aspect and includes built-in bookcases and storage to either side of the chimney breast, a picture rail, and a fireplace (currently unused) with a painted timber surround. The study is positioned to the side of the property and offers a quiet workspace.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted in a farmhouse style, with dual aspect windows to the side and rear. It comprises a range of painted units with tiled splashbacks and solid wood worktops, a fitted dresser with wine rack, a butler sink with mixer taps, and a Rangemaster cooker with double electric ovens, grill, storage drawer, induction hob and extractor hood. There is also space and plumbing for a dishwasher, along with a radiator and tiled flooring.

A rear hallway provides access to the outside and includes a tiled floor, window to the side aspect and doors leading to the utility/shower room and sitting room. The utility/shower room is well-equipped with a double walk-in shower, WC, wall-mounted gas boiler, pressurised hot water cylinder, fitted units with butler sink and mixer taps, a water softener, and space and plumbing for laundry appliances. The sitting room is a particularly attractive space, featuring triple bi-fold doors opening onto the rear garden anda side window, creating a bright and sociable living area.

On the first floor, the landing features a striking stained-glass arched window to the front, loft access and panel doors that are continued throughout the first floor. The bedrooms are well-proportioned, with several retaining original fireplaces and exposed floorboards. The family bathroom is fitted with a roll-top freestanding bath with shower attachment, WC, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail and tiled finishes.

An inner landing leads to further accommodation, including another double bedroom, which overlooks the rear garden and benefits from an en-suite shower room comprising fitted units, a double shower cubicle, WC, wash basin, heated towel rail and extractor, and a fifth single bedroom which overlooks the orchard alongside the property.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

The total plot is approximately one acre and comprises a sweeping gravel driveway which provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles, an electric charging point, and leads to a detached double garage, with power and light connected. To the rear of the property is a paved patio area and a substantial lawn area with mature trees and well-stocked borders, leading onto the vegetable growing area, with mature fruit trees and a high-quality greenhouse. In addition, there is a wonderful wooded area that looks out to open fields beyond.

LOCATION

Willingham is a thriving village situated around 12 miles northwest of Cambridge, close to the A14 and well connected to the Guided Busway via nearby Longstanton. This offers residents excellent transport links by both bus and cycle, with the Busway’s traffic-free route providing safe access to Cambridge, Northstowe and St Ives. The village includes an extensive range of amenities including a Co-op supermarket, independent shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés, a library, medical centre, dental practices, sports and social clubs, churches, village hall, recreation ground, football and cricket pitches, and several children’s play parks. A number of small businesses and artisan producers add to Willingham’s local charm. Cyclists enjoy direct routes to Rampton, Longstanton, Over and Cottenham.

Willingham Primary School is well regarded (Ofsted Good), and secondary education is typically provided by Cottenham Village College (Ofsted Good) or Northstowe Secondary College (Ofsted Good). Safe cycling routes to both Cottenham and the Busway make it ideal for families seeking accessible schooling.

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Driveway