5 Bedroom Detached House, Covent Garden, Willingham, CB24

The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall with useful under-stairs storage and a convenient cloakroom. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of shaker-style wall and base units and provides ample space for a dining table. It also includes a selection of integrated and freestanding appliances, including a range-style oven and fridge freezer. There are three well-proportioned reception rooms: a generous sitting room, a formal dining room and a bright garden room which is accessed from both the kitchen and the sitting room.

On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, all benefiting from fitted wardrobes. Two of the bedrooms benefit from en-suite shower rooms, while a family bathroom, fitted with a three-piece suite including a bath with a shower over, serves the third bedroom. The second floor provides two further bedrooms offering flexible accommodation. Bedroom four benefits from its own shower room and fitted wardrobe, while bedroom five is currently used as a home office and includes a built-in storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

The property is located within a popular development just off the High Street and is approached via a driveway providing off-road parking and leading to a double tandem garage with an up-and-over door. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a pathway leading to the entrance. The south-facing rear garden is fully enclosed and mainly laid to lawn with cherry and pear trees and includes a timber shed. A generous paved terrace extends from the garden room, creating an excellent space for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining.

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.