5 bed detached house for sale

Percheron Close, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24

Exceptional detached family home with open field views

Description
This substantial detached house enjoys a lovely cul-de-sac position and looks south-east over its gardens with fields beyond. The property is in close proximity to the renowned Impington Village College and less than a mile from the Guided Busway.

The generous and well balanced accommodation comprises an entrance hall with understairs storage and access to a cloakroom WC. The sitting room benefits from a dual aspect, with bi-fold doors opening to the rear garden and has a feature gas fireplace. The kitchen/dining room has been fitted with a comprehensive range of units and finished with granite worktops, which also includes a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and fridge/freezer, there is also a built in oven and grill along with an inset induction hob. Adjoining the kitchen is a dining area with double patio doors leading to the garden terrace. There is a utility room with further units and access to the side access that leads to the front and rear of the property. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a study, serving as a versatile reception space.

Upstairs there are five good sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and offers a dressing area, coupled with an en suite bathroom comprising of a double walk in shower, wash basin and low level WC. There are a further four double bedrooms with three of the bedrooms having the benefit of the open field views from the rear of the home. There is a family bathroom which completes the first floor accommodation and is fitted with a three-piece suite as well as a walk in shower.

To the front of the property is a driveway providing off road parking and access to the double garage with two individual up and over doors. There is an open-plan garden area, mainly laid to lawn and with the front of the house bordered by herbaceous borders. A side gate leads to the south-east-facing rear garden which offers the open back drop of fields beyond, creating a real sense of space within the garden. There is a generous paved patio, well suited to alfresco dining. The remainder is predominantly laid to lawn and bordered with a variety of well stocked flowerbeds and mature shrubs. To the rear of the garden there is also a greenhouse.

Location
Impington is a sought-after village located just three miles north of Cambridge's city centre. The village, along with its neighbouring Histon, offers nursery, infants', junior, and secondary schools, as well as various shops and services. The village is well-served by the Guided Busway, which provides a quick journey to the Cambridge Science Park. Walking and well-lit cycle paths into the city.

Cambridge offers a rich variety of shops, pubs, restaurants, and cultural events, with Kettle's Yard and The Fitzwilliam Museum. The city also hosts a Picturehouse cinema and a diverse range of theatre, comedy, and dance performances at The Arts Theatre. Cambridge is renowned for its university, historic architecture, and picturesque green spaces, including opportunities for punting and river walks.

For commuters, Cambridge North station is just ten minutes away via the Guided Busway, providing direct train connections to King's Cross, St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, Blackfriars, and other London stations. The property is also conveniently close to the M11 and A14 motorways, and Stansted airport can be reached in under an hour by rail from Cambridge North station. There is a great coffee shop called The Station House, perfect for coffee and brunch enthusiasts.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,040 sq ft