Orchard Way, Oakington, CB24
£385,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

The spacious entrance hall includes a built-in storage cupboard and a cloaks cupboard, with loft access to the boarded loft. A double bedroom and a generous single bedroom are located at the front of the property along with a modern fitted wet room. At the rear of the property, enjoying wonderful views of the garden, is an upgraded kitchen/dining room. Fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units in a grey finish with space for an American fridge/freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, and a breakfast bar seating two. There is the option to remove the breakfast bar and allow space for a dining table instead. The comfortable sitting room benefits from having patio doors which lead out to the impressive garden.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

To the front of the property is a block paved driveway which provides off-road parking for two vehicles, with an adjoining garage; this could be converted into further accommodation, STP. The garden is a real asset to this wonderful home, a block paved area leads to a large expanse of Indian sandstone patio, which is an ideal area for outdoor dining. Mainly laid to lawn with fencing to the boundaries. A useful timber outbuilding is also included in the sale; measuring 4.8m x 3m, this versatile space is currently used as a workshop but could equally be used as a gym or home office with its own power supply. The garden also backs onto an orchard.

LOCATION

Oakington is a small village positioned approximately 8 miles (12.87 kilometres) north of Cambridge and 11.6 miles (18.67 kilometres) from St. Ives, offering convenient access to the nearby A14 and M11.

There is a recreation ground off Queens Way with a pavilion that provides sports facilities and functions at the village hall. Local sports clubs include a bowling club, a tennis club and a football club.

The Church of England primary school is located on Water Lane and Oakington falls within the catchment area for Impington Village College, which receives positive inspection reports from OFSTED and also provides a sixth form for its pupils and sports centre.

There is a large garden centre with a café and a local convenience store with a post office.

Oakington closely borders some larger villages including Cottenham and Histon, which also provide many additional facilities.