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Forming part of a retirement development, this chain free, two
bedroom ground floor apartment is available to over 60‘s. The
leasehold property is sold at 75%, with a 25% share retained by
South Cambs DC.
A chain free, two bedroom ground floor retirement apartment that
forms part of a semi independent living residents community. The
accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a linen cupboard and
a second built in cupboard. There are two double bedrooms and a
modern fitted kitchen with built in oven and hob, integrated fridge
and freezer, with space for a washing machine. Open plan to the
sitting room, with space for a dining table and views and access to
the garden. The modern fitted wet room includes a seated shower
facility.
The secure housing includes use of communal areas of the
premises, a warden not resident on site and an emergency call
facility in the flat. The current service charge is £173 per month,
which covers staff, buildings insurance, alarms, ground rent,
laundry facilities and utilities for communal areas, as well as
repairs and maintenance of the building, communal areas and
grounds.
The popular village of Over lies approximately 10 miles 16.09
kilometres northwest of the university city of Cambridge, providing
easy access to A1 and M11. The nearest stop for the Guided Busway
is just a mile away in neighbouring Swavesey; this is a direct
route west to the market town of St Ives and south to the city of
Cambridge, stopping at the Science Park, Train Station and
Addenbrooke s Hospital. Parallel to the Busway is a cycle path
which is also popular for runners and walkers.
The community centre, located next to a sports field and
children‘s play area holds many events such as weddings, parties
and sports matches. The village green is the perfect place to watch
a cricket match, walk the dog or play football.
There are two preschools, a successful primary school and Over
is within the catchment for Swavesey Village College, which was
rated as outstanding by Ofsted following their most recent
inspection.
Along the High Street is a convenience store, village garage, a
pub and hairdressers. A butcher, bakery, farm shop and Co operative
are located in the neighbouring village of Willingham, as well as
Willingham Auction House with its tea rooms and popular eatery.
Wonderful walks can be enjoyed in the outlining countryside
including orchards which are open to the public, the picturesque
fen or along Chain Road to the River Ouse. A short walk to the RSPB
Ouse Fen Nature Reserve for bird watching just north of the village
with parking and access to the river.
EPC Rating C
Garden
The low maintenance garden is laid to gravel, with fencing to
the boundaries and mature planting, access to the side provides
space for a shed.
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