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About
Occupying a sought-after position towards the end of Chantry Close, with no through traffic, this beautifully presented family home enjoys a peaceful setting and driveway parking for multiple vehicles leading to the garage.
Immaculately presented and truly move-in ready, the property has been extensively upgraded throughout with brand-new carpets, bespoke blinds, designer radiators, composite external doors, and a new garage door.
Outside, the front and rear gardens have been professionally landscaped, featuring a generous patio, block-paved driveway, new side access, and high-quality fencing throughout.
Extending to approximately, 1,451 sq ft/ 134.8 (inclusive of the office space), the property offers versatile and well-planned accommodation throughout.
A spacious living room flows seamlessly into the extended sun room, which features a warm roof, creating an inviting additional reception space that can be enjoyed all year round.
At the heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room, complete with a breakfast bar, generous worktop space, and a range of fully integrated appliances.
A convenient ground floor WC completes the accommodation on this level.
The first floor comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms, with both the master and bedroom two benefiting from excellent built-in storage.
A stylish en-suite and family bathroom complete the first floor accommodation.
Ideally suited to families, the property is located in the highly sought-after village of Swavesey, renowned for its outstanding schools, with both the primary school and Swavesey Village College just a few minutes' walk away.
The village also offers an excellent range of local amenities and superb commuter links via the A14 and the guided busway, providing direct access to central Cambridge, St Ives and Huntingdon.
The guided busway also offers a safe, traffic-free cycle route into Cambridge, as well as a convenient connection to Cambridge North railway station, where regular fast services provide easy commuting to London.
EPC Rating: D Gross Internal Floor Area The Gross Internal Floor Area is approximately 1,451 sq.ft / 134.8 sq.m (Inclusive of the office space) Entrance Hall Serving the ground floor with handy storage under the stairs.
A lovely first impression benefiting from being newly decorated, Karndean flooring and recently fitted stair carpet.
WC (2.16m x 1.04m) Fitted with a two piece suite, Karndean flooring and recently decorated.
Living Room (6.15m x 3.28m) A spacious living with a window to the front, doors to the sun room and a feature fireplace with electric flame effect wood burner.
Newly decorated and recently fitted carpet.
Sun Room (4.24m x 3.63m) Of UPVC construction with a brick base and a warm insulated roof, doors into the rear garden, electric heater, recently decorated and carpeted with bespoke fitted 'Intu' top-down/bottom-up blinds throughout.
Ideal for unwinding after a long day or a separate play room for children.
Kitchen / Dining Room (6.12m x 3.07m) The heart of the home is a contemporary kitchen fitted with a range of cupboard units, worktop space and appliances including full height fridge and freezer, dishwasher, oven and grill, hob with extractor over, combination oven, dishwasher and washing machine with a sink, drainer and mixer tap.
Lovely sociable breakfast area, window to the front and a door to the garden. The annually serviced gas-fired boiler is located within a cupboard unit in the corner.
Landing Serving the first floor with access to the fully boarded loft space with additional shelving and an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and shelving.
Principal Bedroom (3.40m x 3.05m) A spacious, recently decorated and carpeted, double bedroom with a window to the front and built-in wardrobes.
En-Suite Shower Room (2.41m x 1.50m) A contemporary en-suite comprising a three-piece suite, featuring a stylish feature bowl wash hand basin with mixer tap, independent shower, and close-coupled WC.
Finished with fully tiled surrounds and Karndean flooring, chrome heated towel rail, and an obscure front window.
Bedroom Two (3.10m x 3.12m) A double bedroom, newly decorated and carpeted, with a window to the front and built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom Three (2.97m x 2.67m) A third double bedroom with a window to the rear. Bedroom Four (2.01m x 3.43m) A fourth double bedroom with a window to the rear and laminate flooring.
Bathroom (1.80m x 2.21m) Fitted with a contemporary three piece suite comprising bath with independent shower over, close coupled WC and a wash hand basin with useful vanity storage.
Fully tiled surrounds, Karndean flooring and a chrome heated towel heated towel rail.
Office (2.44m x 3.68m) A versatile, insulated office space with power, lighting, laminate flooring, and a ceiling fan, with a window and door opening onto the garden.
Recently upgraded with a new up-and-over door to the front, retaining a practical storage area, ideal for bikes and outdoor equipment.
External The property is approached via a side driveway with gated access leading to the rear garden, along with an additional side passage providing access to a bin storage area.
The professionally landscaped south-facing rear garden is a standout feature, offering a generous patio seating area, lawned garden and a timber shed for storage.
Further benefits include side access into the garage, an external tap and a power socket. Services The Property is heated via gas central heating and served by mains drainage, water and electricity.
Location Chantry Close enjoys a desirable position within the well-served village of Swavesey.
The village benefits from an excellent range of educational facilities, including the highly regarded Swavesey Village College, an Ofsted-rated outstanding secondary school, together with a well-respected primary school.
The village offers an excellent balance of rural living and everyday convenience, with local shops, cafés, a village pub, healthcare facilities and a range of recreational amenities all within easy reach.
Beautiful countryside walks and cycle routes are also close by. For commuters, Swavesey is exceptionally well placed, lying approximately 9 miles north-west of Cambridge.
The village benefits from direct access to the A14, providing excellent road connections to Cambridge, Huntingdon and the wider motorway network.
The nearby guided busway offers regular services into Cambridge city centre, Cambridge Science Park and Cambridge North railway station.
Agents Notes These particulars whilst believed to be correct at time of publishing should be used as a guide only.
The measurements taken are approximate and supplied as a general guidance to the dimensions, exact measurements should be taken before any furniture or fixtures are purchased.
Please note that Oliver James Property Sales and Lettings has not tested the services or any of the appliances at the property and as such we recommend that any interested parties arrange their own survey prior to completing a purchase Money Laundering Regulations In order to progress a sale, Oliver James will require proof of identity, address and finance.
This can be provided by means of passport or photo driving licence along with a current utility bill or Inland Revenue correspondence.
This is necessary for each party in joint purchases and is required by Oliver James to satisfy laws on Money Laundering.
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