4 Bedroom Detached House, Peppercorn Drive, Northstowe, CB24

The generous entrance hall provides access to the well-planned ground floor, includes a beautiful marble-style tiled floor and double built-in coat cupboard. The ground floor features a particularly good size dining room with bay window offering views to the front, of the village allotments and providing the perfect space for entertaining. There is a much-requested home office, comfortably sized sitting room and fantastic open plan kitchen/dining/family room. This well-planned space comprises a comprehensive range of wall and base units in a white gloss finish with work surface over, inset sink and built-in double oven with induction hob, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is a separate utility room with a further range of wall and base units providing additional storage, plus space for a tumble dryer and integral washing machine, a side door provides access to the driveway alongside the property.

The first floor comprises a master bedroom with a range of built-in wardrobes, en suite shower room with a continuation of the marble-style tiled floor. There are three further double bedrooms, the second also being en suite and the family bathroom includes a four-piece suite and upgraded tiled floor.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

To the front of the property are the village allotments and a small landscaped garden along the perimeter of the property. A double driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles and leads to the detached double garage. Partly converted into a multifunctional space, currently a home bar and gym, but equally this could be a home office, being fully insulated and with double-glazed patio doors leading to the garden. The generous garden comprises a large expanse of lawn, with fencing to the boundaries and a patio area.

LOCATION

Northstowe is a newly built town situated between the villages of Longstanton and Willingham. It offers easy access to the A14, M11 and A1. The town is situated just next to the Guided Bus route which provides fast access into Cambridge along what was previously the train line; this service also continues to Cambridge North train station, the Science Park and Addenbrookes Hospital or westbound to St Ives. Alongside the guided bus route is a cycle path, often used by walkers and runners alike.

Northstowe benefits from several parks including a large waterpark with extensive walking and cycling routes for residents to enjoy the wildlife. Pioneer Park provides a range of outdoor exercise equipment, a children's play area, and a basketball court. There is a community cafe at the Community Centre, Northstowe Tap & Social and the newly opened Northstowe sports pavilion facilities include a bar, cafe and gym. Many sports facilities are available at the secondary college and the Western Park. There are two primary schools. The Local Centre, a planned area of retail development will create a meeting place and local facilities such as shops, cafes and a community building.

In the neighbouring villages, there are a range of local amenities such as Co-op, butchers, bakers, hairdressers, preschool and takeaway restaurants and other small businesses. The town has both a Primary School and Secondary School with a Sixth form opening in September 2024, with many more facilities planned to open soon.