4 Bedroom Detached House, Duddle Drive, Longstanton, CB24

The spacious entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor, radiator, doors off to all rooms, an under-stairs storage area and a ground floor WC.  Located at the front of the property are two bay-fronted reception rooms; currently, one serves as a playroom and the second as a space for the owners to work from home. Leading from the entrance hall is a spacious living room, which includes a media wall with built-in storage cabinets and a fireplace. The property has been cleverly extended, and a modern open-plan configuration means the kitchen is now open to the living room. The open-plan kitchen/dining and family room is a wonderfully versatile space, featuring a partially vaulted ceiling, two Velux windows, and bi-folding doors that open out to the enclosed south-facing garden.

The well-planned kitchen comprises a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over and tiled splashback. Inset ceramic sink unit, stainless steel double oven, induction hob and extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, space for a double fridge/freezer, inset spotlights to the ceiling, sliding double-glazed patio doors leading to the rear garden, tiled floor with underfloor heating, door to utility room. Fitted with base units with rolled edge worktops, worksurfaces over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splash backs, cupboard housing a wall-mounted gas boiler, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a condensing tumble dryer, extractor fan, inset spot lights to the ceiling, tiled floor. 

The galleried landing includes an airing cupboard and access to the loft space, doors lead to all four double bedrooms, the master with en suite and built-in wardrobes, plus a four-piece family bathroom.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

The professionally landscaped garden is a south-facing, private and versatile space. Partially walled and fully enclosed, with an expanse of artificial turf, a porcelain tiled patio and a covered terrace with a pergola.

The driveway alongside the property provides off-road parking for two vehicles and leads to the single garage, which features an up-and-over door, power connection, and overhead storage. A gated access leads to the rear garden and there is an outside tap.

LOCATION

Longstanton is an area of interest to many buyers from Cambridge because of the advantage of the guided busway which runs every 7 minutes into Cambridge and then onto Cambridge station and Addenbrooke's hospital. The village is also only 2.5 miles from the A14 and 5 miles from the M11. 

There is a good community spirit within the village which holds various events including a local market and summer fayre. You can also find regular events and classes at the primary school or Northstowe Secondary School and regular sports events are held at the recreation ground and The Pavilion. 

Facilities in Longstanton include two nurseries (one private, one preschool at the primary school), a primary school, a village institute, doctors and dentist surgery, veterinary surgery, public house, village store with post office, fish and chip shop and a co-operative store.

There are several parks and a large green space, Northstowe Western Park, offering recreational activities within a minute’s walk.

The village will benefit further from a wider choice of facilities on offer from the neighbouring purpose-built town of Northstowe that is currently in development.