5 Bed Detached House For Sale Hillcrest, Cambridge, CB23

This substantial five-bedroom house is offered for sale in excellent order throughout. Accommodation comprises a bright entrance hall leading to a spacious entrance area with attractive stairs to the galleried landing. The comfortable sitting room enjoys views over the village green, the impressive kitchen/dining /family room spans the width of the rear of the property and features French doors into the garden. It is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units and includes integrated appliances, with a pantry and a separate utility room, and a ground floor WC completes the ground floor. The master bedroom with en suite, two generous doubles, and a good-sized single bedroom complete the first floor. Currently used as an annexe but easily put back to one main house, the second kitchen is easily removed and currently is open plan to the second dining/sitting room, this could be used as a ground floor bedroom. The stairs lead to the 4m x 6m bedroom with a range of built-in wardrobes, a four-piece en suite and a door leading from the landing of the main house. 

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 Willingham Auction House with its tea rooms and popular 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.

Garden

The enclosed rear garden is laid mainly to lawn, with fencing to the boundaries and mature planting to borders. With an expanse of patio, gated access to the side and timber shed included.