Mallard Lane, Northstowe, CB24

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Hockeys - Willingham Phone: 01954 594996

<p>The property occupies a sought-after position, ideally located within easy walking distance of the primary and secondary schools. To the front, it overlooks a pedestrian footpath leading directly to the picturesque lake, situated less than 100 yards away.</p><p>Beautifully presented throughout, the property has been upgraded by the current owners with parquet flooring across the ground floor, premium carpets and shutters to the ground floor windows.</p><p>The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall featuring bespoke understairs storage and stairs rising to the first floor. The comfortable sitting room is fitted with a contemporary media wall incorporating built-in shelving and LED lighting. There is also a much-requested home office, together with a ground floor cloakroom.</p><p>Spanning the full width of the property, the impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units incorporating an integrated oven, gas hob with extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining area comfortably accommodates a six to eight-seater table and benefits from French doors opening onto the landscaped rear garden.</p><p>The first floor comprises a generous principal bedroom extending the full depth of the house, featuring attractive wall panelling and an en suite shower room with an oversized shower enclosure and half-tiled walls. There is a further double bedroom to the rear, also enhanced with decorative panelling, together with a fifth bedroom, currently utilised as a second office or children's den, and a family bathroom.</p><p>The second floor provides an ideal retreat for older children or guests, comprising two spacious double bedrooms, each with front-facing windows and rear Velux roof lights. These bedrooms are served by a modern shower room.</p>Outside Areas and Parking<p>The rear garden has been landscaped, a paved patio extends alongside the garage to a seating area beneath a pergola, providing an ideal setting for entertaining. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with a raised flower bed and a row of trees planted along the rear boundary, to help provide privacy. To the side of the property, a double-length driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the single garage, which benefits from an up-and-over door, power, overhead storage and a personal door giving access to the rear garden.</p>Location<p>Northstowe is one of the UK’s largest new towns, situated between Cambridge and St Ives and built directly alongside the Guided Busway, offering rapid, reliable connections to Cambridge city centre. The A14 provides excellent road access, and the Busway’s fully segregated cycle path is one of the safest and most convenient cycling routes in Cambridgeshire, linking Northstowe with Longstanton, Oakington, St Ives and Cambridge.</p><p>Designed with a modern, sustainable focus, Northstowe features extensive green corridors, lakes, wide pavements, play parks, sports pitches, community buildings and an expanding range of shops and cafés. Facilities already include primary schools, a secondary college, a community centre, sports pavilion and dedicated cycling and walking infrastructure. As the town grows, additional amenities—including leisure facilities and a town centre—are being delivered in phased development.</p><p>Northstowe has multiple primary schools, each well regarded locally, and secondary education is provided by Northstowe Secondary College (Ofsted <em>Good</em>). Swavesey Village College (Ofsted <em>Outstanding</em>) is also accessible for some catchments. With safe cycling routes throughout the area and direct access to the Busway, school journeys are simple and secure.</p><br/>EPC Rating: B<p> <b>Disclaimer</b> </p> <p>Important Information These particulars are provided as a guide only. They are prepared using information supplied by the seller and other sources believed to be reliable. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, buyers should satisfy themselves by inspection, survey and their own legal enquiries before proceeding. All measurements, floorplans, photographs and computer-generated images are for guidance only. Measurements and areas are approximate, and we have not tested any services, systems, appliances or equipment. To comply with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all purchasers must complete identity and source of funds checks before a transaction can proceed. Identity checks are carried out by an independent third-party provider and are subject to a charge. Material information is provided to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and may be updated if further information becomes available. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract.</p>