4 Bedroom Detached House, Chantry Close, Swavesey, CB24

The entrance hall includes space for coats and shoes, stairs rise to the first floor, and there is a useful WC. The dining space could also be utilised as a home office and enjoys direct access to the rear garden via a sliding patio door. Doors lead to the well-planned ground floor accommodation, comprising a generous through lounge-dining room, which offers a comfortable sitting area and includes a fireplace with gas fire (decommissioned), creating a welcoming focal point to the space. The open-plan layout allows the dining area to flow seamlessly from the living room, offering excellent versatility for modern family life. The dining space could also be utilised as a home office and enjoys direct access to the rear garden via a set of French doors. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units complemented by solid wood butcher's block work surfaces and space for integrated appliances. There is ample space for informal family dining or a children's play area, making it an ideal hub for everyday living.

The well-planned first floor comprises four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Bedroom two also benefits from built-in wardrobes, whilst the remaining two bedrooms are both well-proportioned children's rooms. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern suite comprising bath with shower over and a hand basin with built in vanity unit.

Outside and Parking

The property is situated within a popular cul-de-sac and is within walking distance of excellent local schools, village shops, playing fields with pavilion, and the wonderful nearby nature reserve. Occupying a generous corner plot position, the property benefits from an ample block-paved driveway and a double garage with two up-and-over doors, power connected, and useful overhead storage.

To the side of the property is a gated courtyard area which leads to the south-facing, enclosed rear garden. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden also features patio area creating an ideal space for entertaining and family enjoyment.

LOCATION

Swavesey is a highly sought-after village, ideally located close to the A14 and directly connected to Cambridge and St Ives via the Guided Busway. The Busway offers fast and reliable public transport, as well as one of the region’s best off-road cycle routes, providing safe and direct access to Cambridge Science Park, North Cambridge, and the city centre. Rail access is easily available nearby. Cambridge North, Cambridge Central, Waterbeach, and Huntingdon stations can all be reached conveniently by car or via the Guided Busway, which provides a direct link into Cambridge. From these stations, there are frequent services to London, Ely, Peterborough, and Stansted Airport, making Swavesey a practical choice for commuters.

The village benefits from a welcoming and active community, supported by an excellent range of local amenities. These include a primary school, village shop, post office services, coffee shop, pub and a community hall, public sports facilities are available at the village college. There are fishing lakes, scenic walking routes, and a nearby nature reserve known as Drayton Lakes RSPB reserve, which further enhances Swavesey’s appeal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits and nature.

Swavesey Primary School is well regarded locally, while the village is particularly well known for Swavesey Village College — one of Cambridgeshire’s top-performing secondary schools, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The safe and convenient cycle route along the Guided Busway makes it especially easy for students to travel independently and securely.