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Rare Opportunity - Substantial Four Bedroom Detached Home On A Stunning Private Plot In Swavesey Tucked away within an exclusive close of just seven properties and positioned alongside the village park, this substantial four double bedroom detached chalet-style home offers exceptional privacy, generous living accommodation, and outstanding potential for further development.
Occupying a beautiful mature plot with an impressive wraparound garden, the property is approached via a sweeping driveway to the rear, providing extensive parking alongside a garage and car port.
Internally, the home offers versatile and spacious accommodation. The heart of the property is the substantial open-plan living and dining room, ideal for both everyday family living and entertaining.
A large kitchen is complemented by a generously sized utility room, while the welcoming hallway provides access to the versatile ground floor accommodation.
There are four well-proportioned double bedrooms in total, with two located on the ground floor and two on the first floor.
One of the downstairs bedrooms benefits from its own ensuite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom upstairs.
Outside, the wraparound gardens provide a wonderful sense of space and seclusion, with mature planting creating a peaceful and private setting rarely found.
The plot and layout offer huge scope for extension, remodelling or further enhancement, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Situated within one of Swavesey’s most desirable locations, Greenside Close offers a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and highly adaptable home in an incredibly private setting, whilst remaining close to local amenities, schooling and excellent transport links.
Location Swavesey is one of Cambridgeshire's most desirable villages, offering an excellent blend of rural charm, community spirit and commuter convenience.
The village provides a wide range of amenities including local shops, a post office, a café, pharmacy, doctor's surgery and highly regarded primary and secondary schools.
The village is well served by the guided busway, providing regular links to Cambridge, St Ives and Huntingdon, while the nearby A14 offers easy access to Cambridge, the M11 and wider road networks.
Beautiful surrounding countryside, recreational facilities and an active community make Swavesey a popular choice for families and professionals alike.
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Declaration of Interest: In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979, we hereby declare that the vendor of this property is an employee/director/owner of The Avenue Estate Agents, the agent marketing this property.
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