Saxon Close, Oakington, CB24
£375,000

PROPERTY DETAILS

An attractive, modern three-bedroom home which forms part of a popular development, walking distance to the guided bus into Cambridge and many village amenities.

The entrance hall comprises a door to the living room and stairs rise to the first floor. The living room enjoys views over the pretty, cottage-style garden and includes an electric fireplace, with access to an open plan dining room with lobby area and ground floor WC, under stairs cupboard and patio doors which lead to the garden. The kitchen alongside comprises a comprehensive range of wall and base units with built-in oven hob and extractor hood, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

The first-floor accommodation comprises a spacious landing with airing cupboard providing storage for linen and towels, the master bedroom is located to the front of the property with built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. The second bedroom is a good sized double and the third a single with built-in wardrobe. The family bathroom with a three-piece suite completes the first-floor accommodation.

OUTSIDE AND PARKING

The landscaped cottage-style front garden is a pretty greeting to this wonderful home, with a lavender hedge providing colour throughout the summer months. Gated access leads alongside the house to the impressive garden. Spanning the width of the house and adjacent garage, it is a surprisingly good size, comprising mainly of a lawn area with well stocked, mature borders and trees to provide privacy. There is also a large expanse of Indian sandstone patio, ideal for outdoor dining. A garage and driveway run alongside the property with parking space for 2 cars.

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.