The porch features an attractive, original stained-glass window to the entrance door, with an attractive decorative timber arbour. This substantial family home has been restored, renovated and improved meticulously by the current vendors, from the impressive double-storey entrance hall with wooden staircase and custom-built-in storage, light floors into the open plan rear reception space. Accessed via the entrance hall are the two generous reception rooms located within the original part of the house. One is currently used as a family room/home office and includes a box bay window with in-built storage and a feature fireplace and Amteco wood flooring. The second is a comfortably-sized sitting room, also with an attractive bay window and Victorian-style fireplace. Leading onto the modern ground-floor WC with space for coats and shoes. Next is a versatile open plan orangery with Velux windows and French doors leading to the side, currently used as a dining room with additional space for sofas. There is a useful utility room which provides the perfect space for laundry and additional storage with a range of wall and base units. There is also a shelved and well stocked walk-in pantry. The outstanding open-plan kitchen is a huge feature of this beautiful home. With a well-planned design to incorporate both a social and dining space, plus a comprehensive range of stylish units with quartz worksurface and a wide range of quality integrated appliances. The central island includes a breakfast bar and additional cupboard storage. Adjoining the kitchen is a double-glazed lobby with a tiled roof and French doors leading to the side aspect.The well-planned first floor comprises two principal double bedrooms, a modern four-piece family bathroom and two further generous children's bedrooms. Located at the rear of the property is the master with a range of built-in wardrobes, en suite shower room and wonderful views over the garden.OUTSIDE AND PARKINGLocated just off the high street, the gravel driveway provides ample parking with a mature hedge providing privacy. The double-gated driveway leads alongside the property to a further private parking area. The extensive garden is laid predominantly to lawn with fencing to the boundaries and mature trees and shrubs to the borders. Located at the rear of the house is a paved patio area with a pergola, providing the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. In recent years, the current vendors have also introduced a versatile garden studio which benefits from having water and heating connected, and while it is currently used as a children's playroom, it could easily become an annex/studio/gym or home office.LOCATIONWillingham is approximately 12 miles northwest of Cambridge and offers excellent access into Cambridge via the recently expanded and improved A14, which leads onto M11 south and A1 north.Popular for both cyclists and runners, the guided busway also provides a well-used cycle path parallel to the bus route. This is a direct route into Cambridge and stops at Cambridge North, the city centre and Addenbrooke's. With a Tesco superstore, petrol station and precinct of shops in nearby Bar Hill. The village is well served with facilities including two village stores, two churches, two public houses, bakery, butchers and farm shop, doctor's surgery, pharmacy, library, takeaway, cafe, hairdressers, car repairs, primary school and nurseries, post office, auction rooms with tea rooms and an outside eatery, independent veterinary clinic, pet supplies store, a number of small businesses in the village centre. There is also a recreation ground with play area, football pitches, bowls club, and sports pavilion, as well as a community centre, community orchard and social club.The local primary school is located in the village and has recently been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted. The village is in the catchment area for Cottenham Village College and Sixth Form and the recently opened Northstowe Secondary School.
EPC Rating: B

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