Chestnut Close, Sawston

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac close to the centre of Sawston, this spacious four-bedroom chalet bungalow offers particularly versatile accommodation extending to approximately 119 sqm/1,289 sq ft. The property has been well cared for over the years but would now benefit from general updating, with potential to expand into the roof space, subject to planning consents, providing an excellent opportunity for a buyer to modernise and personalise a generously proportioned home in a convenient village location. The property is offered with no onward chain.

The front door opens into an entrance hall which provides access to much of the ground-floor accommodation. There are two bedrooms on this level, making the layout particularly flexible for those looking for predominantly single-storey living or alternatively providing useful space for a home office, study or additional reception room. Bedroom one is a good-sized double with built-in storage and an en-suite WC, while bedroom two is another comfortable double bedroom positioned to the front of the property.

A bathroom is also located on the ground floor and is fitted with a bath, separate shower, WC and hand basin.

The principal living space is the impressive sitting/dining room at the rear of the property. Measuring approximately 20'2" x 21'1" at its widest points, this is a particularly generous and naturally bright room with ample space for separate sitting and dining areas. A feature fireplace creates a focal point to the room, while a large rear window and glazed door overlook and provide direct access to the garden.

The kitchen adjoins the sitting/dining room and is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces and space for appliances. Although now ready for updating, it offers good potential to be refitted to suit a new owner's requirements. From here, a door leads through to a useful utility room, which provides further storage and workspace together with access to the garden and integral garage.

The first floor provides two further bedrooms, each benefitting from built-in cupboards. Bedroom three is a particularly generous room measuring approximately 16'1" x 8'6", while bedroom four is another well-proportioned room with a rooflight providing plenty of natural light. Together with the two ground-floor bedrooms, the arrangement provides considerable flexibility for families, guests or those working from home.

Outside, the property features an established rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn with mature hedging and planted borders providing a pleasant and relatively private setting. A paved terrace immediately adjoining the house provides space for outdoor seating and entertaining.

To the front is driveway parking and access to the integral garage, which measures approximately 18'9" x 10'9" and provides useful parking or storage space.

The home represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial and adaptable chalet bungalow in a peaceful position close to the heart of Sawston. While requiring general modernisation, the generous proportions, four-bedroom layout, integral garage and established garden provide an excellent basis from which to create a comfortable long-term home.

Sawston is one of the largest villages to the near south of Cambridge, around three miles from the city boundary. Its position makes it particularly practical for those working in Cambridge, at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Biomedical Campus, while retaining the convenience and identity of an established village.

There is a good range of local shops, including a small supermarket, together with restaurants and takeaways, an excellent modern health centre and primary schooling. Sawston Village College is a well-regarded secondary school and its sports centre, gym and swimming pool are also open to the public. Taken together, the level of local provision means there is very little need to leave the village for day-to-day living.

Sawston is well connected by both road and cycle. There are good cycle routes towards Whittlesford’s mainline railway station, approximately 1.5 miles away, as well as the science parks at Babraham, around two miles away, and Abington, approximately 3.5 miles away. Cambridge itself is readily accessible with the Biomedical Campus and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, 5.5 miles away, among the major employment centres on this side of the city.