4 Bedroom Detached House, Balland Field, Willingham, CB24

The property occupies a corner plot within a cul-de-sac in Balland Field. To the front, there is a lawned garden and a double-length driveway providing off-road parking and leading to the garage. The generous rear garden enjoys a south-easterly aspect and offers a good degree of privacy. It is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area, bordered by a low garden wall, raised beds around the garden’s border, and complemented by a variety of mature trees and shrubs, including cherry blossom, along with a timber shed. The garage benefits from light and power, a window, and a half-glazed door providing access from the rear garden.

The accommodation is presented in light, neutral décor throughout, with hard flooring to the ground floor. It comprises an entrance hall with understairs storage and access to a cloakroom, which also provides space for coats and shoes. The bright, dual-aspect lounge/dining room offers space for a six-seater dining table and features patio doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboard units, a freestanding cooker with hob and extractor hood over, a wall-mounted gas combi boiler, inset ceiling spotlights, and a door leading to the garden.

On the first floor, there are four bedrooms, including two doubles and two well-proportioned single rooms. The family bathroom is fitted with a ‘P’-shaped bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, WC, heated towel rail, and half-tiled walls. Accessed from the landing is the loft, which has been boarded and is fitted with a ladder.

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). Safe cycling routes to both Cottenham and the Busway make it ideal for families seeking accessible schooling.