5 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Longstanton, Cambridge CB24

A substantial detached family residence, set back from the High Street and nestled within Longstanton, a small village situated approximately 10 miles North-West of the Historic City of Cambridge.

Occupying a generous plot of 0. 23 acres, this detached family home measures 2263.6 sqft / 210.3s qm (excluding the garage) and provides spacious accommodation over two floors.

To the ground floor the property comprises of an entrance hall with galleried landing above and three reception rooms which include a study, a formal dining room opening onto the garden and a spacious living room measuring 17’10” in length, triple aspect windows and French doors which open into the substantial rear garden. Completing the ground floor space is a WC, a separate utility and a separate kitchen and breakfast room which could be opened to create a beautiful open plan kitchen/diner.

To the first floor are five bedrooms which includes a master bedroom with en-suite shower room adjoining. Bedroom two benefits from fitted wardrobes and bedroom four incorporates a clever study area, ideal as a child’s bedroom. Completing the first floor is a family bathroom suite with a panelled bath, pedestal sink unit and low-level WC.

Externally, the property occupies a 0.23 acre plot with a large gravel area to the front, providing off road parking for several vehicles. Off the Gravelled driveway is a integral double garage with two up and over doors. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawns with herbaceous borders which include a variety of mature trees and well stocked borders. Off the rear of the property is a paved area, and a raised pond with further shrubbery around the base.

Agents Note

Agent Note – there is a shared driveway/bridge with the neighbour at 79 High Street, Longstanton and the upkeep of this is a shared cost between the two neighbouring dwellings

Location

Longstanton is a delightful countryside village on the northern edge of Cambridge. The village boasts a good range of facilities including a Co-Op Convenience Store, Public House, 2 Medieval Churches, Primary School, Longstanton Dental Practice, Veterinary Practice and superb recreational facilities including Longstanton Sports & Social Club. Excellent shopping is available at nearby Bar Hill where there is also a Championship Golf Course. Road links are served by the A14 giving access to the M11 & A1. In addition is the Guided Busway (running from Huntingdon Railway Station to Trumpington Park & Ride), providing a direct link to Cambridge City Centre, Cambridge Railway Station and Addenbrookes Hospital. The house is within the catchment area for the schools in Northstowe which now includes a nursery, primary school, secondary school, a sixth form college and a special needs school. Willingham primary school, Cottenham primary and Cottenham Village College are all a short drive away.
Northstowe, a new development just a few minutes from Longstanton, has several parks and outdoor spaces to enjoy walking and cycling. There is a children's play area, an outdoor basketball court and also a community cafe at Wing, Northstowe’s community venue.

Tenure

Freehold

Services

Mains services connected include; gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Statutory Authorities

South Cambridgeshire District Council
Council tax band-f

Fixtures And Fittings

Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris