Detached house for sale in Ridgeway, Papworth Everard, Cambridge CB23

A most attractive and very versatile detached residence of generous proportions offering outstanding space and flexibility and occupying a rather special and tranquil setting surrounded by acres of undulating countryside

Located towards the edge of the sought-after village of Papworth Everard, 24 Ridgeway occupies a tranquil and elevated position enjoying far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The property itself has been carefully designed with impressive eco-friendly credentials and holds an EPC 'B' rating. The property incorporates the perfect blend of open-plan living with useful additional reception rooms to offer the maximum versatility to suit a range of lifestyles.

A canopy covered storm porch with contemporary entrance door with full height glass panels to both sides opens to the welcoming reception hallway- a generous, galleried area with stunning feature LED chandelier light fitting and herringbone style engineered oak effect flooring. The hallway flows through solid oak double doors into the open-plan kitchen/dining/family room which extends to the full width of the property to form a substantial yet homely and well-zoned space.

The kitchen is very stylish and functional and well-equipped with a range of AEG integrated appliances including full height fridge and full height freezer, eye-level double oven and separate integrated microwave and integrated dishwasher with the addition of a useful feature pull-out larder cupboard. The kitchen benefits from a range of attractive regency style two-tone eye and base level units with white marble work surfaces and upstands over with inset Caple gunmetal 1 1/2 bowl sink. The substantial central island comfortably seats six and features beautiful feature pendant lights over and provides ample prep and cooking space with inset AEG induction hob and extractor hood over. The herringbone style engineered oak effect flooring runs throughout the room. There is a further generous dining space as well as informal family/living space also which have TV/internet points and zoned downlights to create a relaxed and ambient atmosphere. The room maximises the natural light through the full height and extra wide 6.5m bi-folding doors which lead seamlessly step-free to the generous rear garden.

The utility room is located off the main hallway and is an extension of the high quality kitchen units and worktops with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer as well as further inset sink and door to side access.

There is a further sitting room accessed via double solid oak doors from the kitchen with stunning feature light fitting and high quality carpet with stunning, uninterrupted views to the front over surrounding countryside, as well as a study with the same luxurious carpet and beautiful views. The study also benefits comms system including ethernet and telephone/fibre broadband connection ready. A generous downstairs cloakroom and fitted storage cupboard complete the ground floor. The ground floor also benefits from underfloor heating via air-source heat pump and is multi-zoned for the ultimate comfort.

To the first floor the principal bedroom is located at the front of the property and enjoys far reaching and elevated countryside views as well as generous fitted double wardrobe, TV and ethernet connection points. There is a luxuriously appointed en-suite shower room which features fully tiled marble effect tiles to splashback areas with a large walk-in shower area with chrome rainhead and further handheld attachment with mixer taps, contemporary wash basin with storage cabinet underneath and floor standing WC with wall mounted towel rail, backlit wall-mounted mirror, extractor fan, downlights and double glazed window to side aspect.

The second bedroom is located to the rear of the property and also benefits from fitted wardrobes and en-suite in the same style as the principal bedroom. There are three further generous double bedrooms, all with fitted storage and luxuriously soft carpets giving the property huge flexibility with the option to use one of these rooms as a further study, snug, or games room. Each bedroom has a modern slimline high efficiency radiator with individual trv as well as TV and ethernet connection points.

The family bathroom which serves the three remaining bedrooms is a luxuriously appointed space with generous bathtub and separate shower enclosure with stainless streel rainhead and further handheld attachment and mixer taps, together with wash basin with storage cabinet under, contemporary floor standing WC, wall-hung heated towel rail, LED backlit mirror, wall mounted shaver socket and stunning porcelain tiles to splashback areas and floor. Downlights and double glazed window to rear aspect.

Outside, the property is approached via a generous gravelled driveway with space for multiple vehicles. There is also a double garage with electric up and over doors as well as side access door. The garage has light and power, roof storage space and external lighting and is 'Fast Charge' ev ready (100A).” Side access leads to the generous south-westerley facing fully fenced rear garden with extensive paved patio area with ambient external lighting and ready for turf to be laid as well as aluminium guttering and drainpipes. The air source heat pump is located to the side of the property, running solely on electricity and runs at 400%-500% efficiency, which makes it a similar cost as Gas heating to run, and combined with the high thermal efficiency of the house, the heating cost is anticipated to be very low.

The property is run on mains electricity and water supply
The property benefits from a built in loft ladder with generous loft storage and lighting
The property is fibre broadband ready (connection point in study)