4 Bedroom Detached House, Peppercorn Drive, Northstowe, CB24

The spacious entrance hall includes Amtico herringbone, wood-style flooring which is continued through to the impressive open plan kitchen/dining room, featuring an attractive bay window and French doors leading to the professionally landscaped garden. This superb kitchen is in particularly good order with upgraded appliances by the vendors. A comprehensive range of wall and base units in an ivory Shaker style finish with quartz worksurfaces, an inset Rangemaster, composite sink unit and a grey tiled splashback. There is an integrated dishwasher, AEG gas hob and double oven, a wine fridge and space and plumbing for an American-style, full-height fridge/freezer. With a breakfast bar seating four, and open plan to the spacious dining area. There is a separate utility room with further built-in storage cupboards and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and access to the side garden. Alongside this is a family room, plus a separate sitting room.

The well-planned first-floor comprises four double bedrooms, accessed via a galleried landing with loft access and an airing cupboard. The substantial main bedroom includes an en suite shower room and easily space for a dressing area to be added. The second is also en suite and third and fourth are both generous doubles, with the family bathroom completing the interior accommodation of this superb family home.

OUTSIDE AREAS AND PARKING

The extensive driveway provides off-road parking for five/six vehicles, with mature hedging providing privacy. The integral garage has been partly converted, but could easily be returned to a full-size double garage. The front area is currently used as a gym, the rear is a home office. The rear of the property has been paved and features a covered outdoor kitchen, with pizza oven and BBQ, in addition to this a further timber pergola offering a second secluded seating area. With mature planting set to raised beds and artificial turf for low maintenance. Gated access leads to the side paved courtyard area, which is currently used for the storage of wheelie bins. Leading onto the attractive and well-planned, low-maintenance and enclosed rear garden.

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. 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 two primary schools, a private day nursery, secondary school and sixth form. Many more facilities planned to open soon.