4 Bedroom Detached House, King Street, Over, CB24

The property is entered via an entrance porch that leads to the inner hallway with a window to the side aspect, a radiator and stairs rising to the first floor. The living room is a bright dual-aspect space with windows to the front and rear, featuring a log burner. The dining room overlooks the front aspect and benefits from exposed wood flooring, a fireplace with an inset coal-effect gas fire and a useful under-stairs storage cupboard. The kitchen is well fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall-mounted units complemented by composite stone work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a microwave, oven, electric hob with extractor, fridge and freezer, alongside a pull-out pantry and wine rack. There is also an inset sink with mixer tap. A rear hallway provides additional access and leads through to the utility room, which is also fitted with a shower cubicle, wash basin, low-level WC and space for a washing machine.

Also on the ground floor is a versatile study or fourth bedroom, with doors opening to the garden and additional side access, with an attractive exposed reclaimed brick floor.

Upstairs, the landing provides access to all rooms and includes an airing cupboard housing the gas boiler. Bedroom one is a spacious room with two windows to the front, while bedroom three overlooks the rear aspect. The second bedroom enjoys a dual aspect and features an original cast-iron fireplace. The first-floor bathroom is fitted with a panel-enclosed bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC, complemented by part tiled walls and an obscured window to the side.

Outside, the property benefits from a small walled front garden and a shingle driveway to the side providing off-road parking for several vehicles and leading to a detached double garage/workshop. Gated side access leads to the rear garden, which is also walled and laid mainly to lawn with fruit trees and borders, a generous patio area, ideal for outdoor entertaining.

LOCATION

Over is a popular and well-served village situated around ten miles northwest of Cambridge and five miles from St Ives. It offers the perfect mix of village charm and modern convenience, with a good range of local amenities including a convenience store, post office, café, pub, and community centre. The village also benefits from a recreation ground, sports clubs, and scenic walks along the River Great Ouse and the surrounding countryside, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor leisure.

Transport links from Over are excellent, making it ideal for commuters. The nearby A14 gives easy access to Cambridge, Huntingdon, and the M11, while the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway runs from the neighbouring village of Swavesey, offering fast and reliable connections to Cambridge city centre, St Ives, and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. There are also regular bus services linking Over to nearby villages and towns, as well as cycle routes that connect to Cambridge and the wider area.

Families are well catered for with Over Primary School located in the village and rated highly by Ofsted. Older students typically attend Swavesey Village College, an outstanding secondary school with a sixth form and excellent reputation.