Detached house for sale in Fen End, Over CB24

This property offers scope for further improvements/development, and an opportunity to make a wonderful home for someone with an exciting idea of a project in mind, equally with a little cosmetic work the proeprty is completely ready for occupation. The spacious entrance hall includes a comprehensive range of built-in storage cupboards and leads to the inner hallway, with under-stairs storage and a ground-floor WC. The open-plan kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and base units, an integrated oven, dishwasher and a breakfast bar. The extended sitting room measures an impressive nine metres, with views into the rear, the dining room is an equally impressive size, and the conservatory completes the ground floor accommodation. The first floor comprises an extended main bedroom which could be reconfigured into two doubles, with built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms, one with built-in wardrobe and a modern shower room.

The popular village of Over lies approximately 10 miles (16.09 kilometres) north-west of the university city of Cambridge, providing easy access to A1 and M11. The nearest stop for the Guided Busway is just a mile away in neighbouring Swavesey; this is a direct route west to the market town of St Ives and south to the city of Cambridge, stopping at the Science Park, Train Station and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Parallel to the Busway is a cycle path which is also popular for runners and walkers.

The community centre, located next to a sports field and children's play area holds many events such as weddings, parties and sports matches. The village green is the perfect place to watch a cricket match, walk the dog or play football.

There are two preschools, a successful primary school and Over is within the catchment for Swavesey Village College, which was rated as outstanding by Ofsted following their most recent inspection.

Along the High Street is a convenience store, village garage, a pub and hairdressers. A butcher, bakery, farm shop and Co-operative are located in the neighbouring village of Willingham, as well as an antique and new furniture sale hall with tea rooms and an outside eatery.

Wonderful walks can be enjoyed in the outlining countryside including orchards which are open to the public, the picturesque fen or along Chain Road to the River Ouse. A short walk to the rspb Ouse Fen Nature Reserve for bird watching just north of the village with parking and access to the river.

EPC Rating: E

Garden

The front garden is laid to gravel and with hedging to the boundary, a gated access leads to the rear garden. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with fencing and hedging to the boundaries, mature trees, a paved patio and well-stocked perennial borders.