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The property is situated near the edge of the village on a quiet lane located off Fen End. Built to a double fronted design the the accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, the right side reception room has exposed timber beams and a red brick fireplace with woodburner, plus double doors opening to the conservatory. The left hand reception room has an open fire and an understairs storage cupboard. To the rear is a kitchen diner with space for a 6 seater table, and a built in electric oven and hob. A rear lobby has a side door leading to the garden and access to a utility shower room. To the very rear of the ground floor is a double bedroom that could also be used and a third reception room or study, or converted as part of an annexe making use of the shower room too.

On the first floor there are two front double bedrooms, a third smaller bedroom, and a family bathroom.

There is a mature rear garden, mostly laid to lawn with trees and bushes. Off the back off the house there are two outbuildings that could be converted into living accommodation. To the rear of the garden is a concrete parking area providing ample off road parking, along with a terrace of three garages that was formally a stable. To the front of the house there is a gravelled double width driveway providing parking for two cars.

LOCATION

The popular village of Over lies approximately 10 miles 16.09 kilometres north west of the university city of Cambridge, providing easy access to A14 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 Addenbrookes 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 an antique and new furniture sale hall with tea rooms and an outside 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.