4 bed detached house for sale

Bankes Mead, Duxford CB22

A handsome four-bedroom detached home providing generous accommodation extending to approximately 1,500 sq ft. The property is bright, well planned and sits comfortably within its plot, with a west-facing garden, a tandem garage, and off road parking, The property is set in a private cul-de-sac within the heart of the village, enjoying a safe, quiet and traffic free location.

The ground floor is arranged around a central entrance hall, giving a clear sense of separation between the principal living areas. The sitting room sits to the rear with a fireplace and direct access into a conservatory, creating a natural connection to the garden. A separate dining room to the front provides a more formal space, while an additional study/playroom offers flexibility for home working or family use. The kitchen/breakfast room is a bright dual aspect room with access onto the terrace. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of cabinets and has a built in double oven, a gas hob with extractor over and integrated appliances. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the accommodation is arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom is a generous double with good natural light from two aspects and space for a full range of furniture. There is an en suite, with a freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower, a heated towel rack and is finished in a clean, contemporary style. The remaining rooms include a comfortable double and two single bedrooms, served by a family bathroom.

Outside, the rear garden is west-facing and arranged with a broad terrace leading onto a lawn, providing spaces for dining, entertaining, or for children to play. The plot feels established, with planting that provides a degree of screening without being high maintenance. To the front, there is off-road parking, leading to a tandem garage which offers useful storage, workshop potential, or scope for further adaptation depending on requirements.

Duxford is a traditional village about 7 miles south of Cambridge with excellent access back to the city and to the M11 at junction 10. There is a mainline station about a mile outside the village at Whittlesford Parkway, which is about a 15 minute walk away and that connects to Cambridge in approximately 15 minutes and London Liverpool Street in about 65.

Local facilities include a primary school that feeds the highly regarded Sawston Village College and has a pre-school, a general shop and store, two pubs, a beauty salon, two churches, and various greens and open spaces.

The village is surrounded by open countryside and is neighboured by the famous Imperial War Museum and airfield.