5 bed detached house for sale

Old North Road, Bassingbourn SG8

Old North Road Bassingbourn

Introduction

Wellington Wise are delighted to offer this highly deceptive home set for sale in the popular village of Bassingbourn. Lots of living space means this home also enjoys lots of practical space, such as a large utility room with built in storage and a larder in the kitchen. Generous gardens are private and back onto a small brook. A must view home that offers good size versatile family accommodation.

Step Inside

The front door opens to a generous reception hall with stairs to the first floor and a double sized coat cupboard. Ground floor WC has a two piece suite comprising a low level l WC and wash basin. The bright and airy living room has a dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and side. A good size lounge with a feature fireplace with an inset wood burning stove. The dining room has double glazed French doors opening to the rear garden. The study has a double glazed window to the side and is an ideal home office or family room. The kitchen is the heart of the home. There is a range of fitted wall and base units with work surfaces over—the island unit has a breakfast bar with shelves and cabinets. Walk in larder with ample shelving. Inset ceramic one and a half drainer sink unit. Integrated dishwasher. Built in range style cooker and oven. A door opens to the rear garden and a door opens to the utility room. A Fab utility room with lots of large storage cupboards. A door opens to the remaining part of the garage. State of the art OKOfen Pellematic wood pellet boiler for central heating system offers A+ energy efficiency rating.

The first floor has a large landing area opening to four double bedrooms and a loft access. The main bedroom is to the front with a picture window overlooking the driveway. You can see fields! A door opens to the ensuite. The five piece suite comprises a panel enclosed bath, walk in shower enclosure, low level WC, and twin wash basins. The family bathroom is to the side and comprises a three piece suite of a panel enclosed bath, low level WC, and wash basin. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank and line shelves. Bedrooms two and three and double size and have double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden. The fourth bedroom, also a double, has a double glazed window to side a selection of fitted wardrobes and storage.

In all, there is 1977 sq ft of space.

Step Outside

The rear garden measures approx 100ft in length and 40 ft wide. The pretty garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio terrace. The private garden backs onto a small brook and enjoys views over an established wooded neighbouring garden. To the side is a useful paved side access with a shed, greenhouse and log shed.

The frontage is walled from the road and has off-road parking for 4/5 vehicles. The frontage is a practical and good size space and used to house boats and motorhomes.

Location

Bassingbourn is a popular South Cambridgeshire village with good facilities, including doctor's surgery, pharmacy, Post Office, coffee shop, The Hoops public house and The Belle restaurant. In the village, there is Bassingbourn Village Community Primary School and Bassingbourn Village College,

Mainline rail services from Royston station into Cambridge in 10 minutes, to London's Kings Cross in 38 minutes and to London Bridge in 65 minutes. Royston train station is 5/10 minutes drive.

The university city of Cambridge is only 14 miles away, boasting excellent independent schools for all ages and great cultural and recreational facilities. Shopping in the nearby town of Royston includes a Tesco Superstore, M&S and Aldi. The university city of Cambridge is only 14 miles away, boasting excellent independent schools for all ages and great cultural and recreational facilities. There is also a busy High Street and a good selection of pubs and restaurants.

There are good road connections with the A1/M at Baldock 13 miles to the west and the M11 12 miles to the east (approx). Luton and Stansted Airports are both within 30 to 40 minutes drive.