School Lane, Swavesey, CB24

The entrance hall provides space for coats and shoes, with access that leads into the spacious living room. This well-planned reception room includes a large picture window to the front aspect and ample space for both lounge furniture and a dining table or home office workstation. Stairs rise to the first floor, while a door leads through to the kitchen.

Overlooking the rear garden, the modern fitted kitchen is equipped with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, complemented by a combination of integrated and freestanding appliances. Additional features include a generous understairs storage cupboard and direct access to the garden.

The first-floor accommodation comprises two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. The main bedroom is located at the front of the property, while the second bedroom overlooks the garden, and includes a useful built-in cupboard. The family bathroom is fitted with an attractive modern suite which includes a shower over the bath, built-in storage and a heated towel rail.

Outside, the property benefits from a gravel driveway to the front. Gated side access leads to the enclosed rear garden, which is beautifully landscaped to include a lawn area and mature shrubs and trees set to borders and beds, plus a useful storage shed. An additional parking space is located to the rear of the property.

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.