Rooks Street, Cottenham, CB24

To the front of the property is a porch, leading to the dining room which benefits from having French doors leading to the garden. The generously proportioned living room is open plan with stairs rising to the first floor, with two built-in cupboards. A modern kitchen is next in this substantial and deceptive cottage, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units in a cream shaker style with solid wood butcher’s block worksurface over and ceramic Butler sink, with space for a breakfast table and appliances. Leading next to a much-requested utility room, with further storage and space for the washing machine and tumble dryer, leading to the ground floor WC. The remainder of converted rear barn comprises a generous boot room, an ideal area for pushchairs and coats and shoes to be stored. The snug provides another versatile reception room with access to the garden via French doors. The generous ground-floor fourth bedroom would be an ideal room for an older child or dependent relative. The first-floor accommodation comprises three good-sized double bedrooms, with an en suite shower room to the master and a modern family bathroom.

LOCATION

Cottenham is one of the largest villages in Cambridgeshire with many facilities available and a wide range of properties, from period townhouses on the high street to more modern developments on the outskirts of the village.  Transport links are excellent as the village is approximately 3 miles (4.83 kilometres) from the A10 and A14. In addition, the village has a regular bus service to both Cambridge and Ely.

Cottenham Primary School is located on Lambs Lane and Cottenham Village College provides both secondary schooling and a sixth form, as well as adult learning classes and numerous after-school events.

Facilities include a gym, sports hall, tennis courts and sports field which are commonly used by the local community.  Cottenham has a broad range of amenities including two doctors’ surgeries, a dental surgery, a library, two mini supermarkets, a newsagent with a post office, pharmacy, butchers, bakers, community coffee shop, fish & chip shop, a hairdressers, barbers and beauty salon, two pubs, an Indian restaurant and a village hall.

Garden

An established and well-maintained private garden which comprises a large area of lawn, with well-stocked borders, mature trees and a generous patio area, ideal for outdoor dining and sheltered by a trellis, which includes an abundance of climbing roses and clematis.