3 Bedroom House, Rook Grove, Willingham, CB24

This wonderful character cottage is entered via a rear porch, providing a practical space for coats and shoes and incorporating a useful utility area with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. This leads seamlessly into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of cream shaker-style wall and base units. This functional area of the open-plan ground floor features a range cooker, solid wood butchers’ block work surfaces, plumbing for a dishwasher, an attractive tiled floor, and plenty of storage available. At the rear of the property is a ground-floor bathroom and separate WC, fitted with traditional-style suites, in keeping with the remainder of the cottage. The comfortable open-plan living and dining room is a light and inviting space, featuring a large sash window, oak flooring, and a log-burning stove, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with stairs rising to the first floor.

Within the first floor are three double bedrooms, two of which benefit from stripped wooden floors, while the principal bedroom also features a comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes. In 2024, the current vendors increased the size of the loft access to allow easy access for storage, with additional insulation bring it to current regulations, plus installed a light. They also added a new damp course, trickle vents to improve air flow and an extractor fan in the bathroom.

The property is approached via a quiet, private road and residents of Rook Grove park on the left-hand side. An archway leads to the rear porch and there is a gated entrance into the charming garden. The garden has been recently landscaped and is enclosed by fencing and is laid mainly to lawn, with mature shrubs and trees, an extensive patio area, raised timber flower beds, and an additional reclaimed brick terrace—ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden also boasts a shed, and includes full mains power to both the shed and patio.

LOCATION

Willingham is a large, thriving village situated around 12 miles northwest of Cambridge, close to the A14 and well connected to the Guided Busway via nearby Longstanton. This offers residents excellent transport links by both bus and cycle, with the Busway’s traffic-free route providing safe access to Cambridge, Northstowe and St Ives.

The village boasts an extensive range of amenities including a Co-op supermarket, independent shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés, a library, medical centre, dental practices, sports and social clubs, churches, village hall, recreation ground, football and cricket pitches, and several children’s play parks. A number of small businesses and artisan producers add to Willingham’s local charm. Cyclists enjoy direct routes to Rampton, Longstanton, Over and Cottenham.

Willingham Primary School is well regarded (Ofsted Good), and secondary education is typically provided by Cottenham Village College (Ofsted Good) or Northstowe Secondary College (Ofsted Good). There is also a nursery in the village. Safe cycling routes to both Cottenham and the Busway make it ideal for families seeking accessible schooling.