Over, Cambridgeshire

CHARMING CHARACTEROver | Cambridge | CB24 5ND

Fine & Country Cambridge

Tel: +44 (0)1223 [email protected] Dukes Court, Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8DZ

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CharmingCHARMING CHARACTERThis attractive five bedroom home, which is located in the village of Over, is Grade II Listed and dates back to the 17th Century.

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What can possibly be argued as one of the most distinctive properties

in this highly sought after village, situated a mere 10 miles to the

north of Cambridge and ideally located for commuting into the city

centre or continuing further south on the M11 to London.

Steeped in village history and dating back to 1633, this beautiful double fronted, three storey detached home oozes kerbside appeal.

As you arrive, pulling onto the enclosed driveway with traditional double wooden gates, there is ample parking, not visible from the road, ideal for family and visiting friends. The crunch of the driveway gives a reassuring homely feel as you step out of your car. Although located in the heart of the village, one thing that strikes you straight away is the quietness all around. The stillness of the air is broken only by the variety of birdlife in the garden, singing amongst the bushes and various feeders around the garden. The ambience really is delightful and viewing of this beautiful house and gardens is highly recommended.overview


Choosing to enter through the original, small, quaint front door gives little indication of the character and charm of this three story family home. The RECEPTION HALL with solid oak flooring greets you with open arms. Latch solid oak doors lead off the hallway into the sitting room and dining room. One characteristic that may surprise you is the tall ceilings and the ample natural light, not often associated with older properties.

The SITTING ROOM enjoys a triple aspect with leaded windows to the front, side and rear, while exposed ceiling and wall beams add to the warmth of the room. The original brick Inglenook fire surround is the dominating feature of this lovely room; with raised hearth and inset log burner, many evenings have been spent sitting around the fire enjoying the company of family and friends.

The adjoining DINING ROOM with matching beamed ceiling and windows to the front and rear, has been host for many gatherings, catering for a good size dining table and providing a natural flow into the SITTING ROOM after dining.

Returning to the reception hall, the balustrade staircase leads you to the first floor and has a useful under stairs store. The CLOAKROOM comprises a low level flush WC and wash hand basin.

A further door leads to the family room and in turn through to the hobbies room and breakfast kitchen. step inside


The solid oak flooring from the reception hall continues into the FAMILY ROOM, with beamed ceiling and large window to the front. The recess fireplace has an inset log burner on a raised tiled hearth.

A latched stable door leads to the HOBBIES ROOM, which has multiple uses and benefits from base storage units with roll top work surfaces above, further base and eye level units with space for a washing machine within the units, with inset sink and swan taps. A Velux window ensures ample natural light.

The SIDE RECEPTION VESTIBULE is the primary entrance for family and friends as it allows direct access from the driveway. With solid wood entry door and full height side glazed window panel there is ample natural light. The slate flooring is both attractive and practical for the wear and tear of dirty shoes and boots.

Leading into the BREAKFAST KITCHEN which has recently been built and fitted to a high standard, whilst retaining a cottage feel to it. With the continuation of the slate flooring from the entrance vestibule and hobbies room, the kitchen has been well planned and easily meets the demand of every day family life, with ample Granite work surfaces and a selection of base and eye level storage units. The kitchen is both comfortable and practical with the gas fired Sandyford cast iron stove being one of the features to the room, as is a large window overlooking the beautiful rear garden. The stove has a catalytic converter rather than a flu so could be exchanged for a full width modern gas or electric cooker. There is a further Velux window and door leading into the rear garden.


“We’ve always liked old houses and, some 22 years ago, we were looking for one in the Cambridge

area large enough for our family of three children,”

recalls Mark. “We also wanted to be in a lively village

community with good schools; Over has an excellent

primary school and feeds into Swavesey Village College.

Another consideration was our vision of a garden with

space for the children and room for a vegetable and fruit

garden. This property met all those criteria.”

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“A few years ago we added a new kitchen and breakfast room at the rear. The adjoining new patio is a sun trap and perfect for early

morning breakfasts in the summer and a good place for barbecues too. The

old kitchen has become a hobbies room; it’s ideal as it has a sink, units for

storage and a Velux window providing lots of light.”

“The garden was originally a paddock with a few trees and a stable,” explains Karen. “The stable is now used as a garden shed. We

developed a vegetable area, erected a greenhouse and constructed a soft

fruit cage, while retaining a large lawn that’s been used for everything from

football to croquet. We’ll miss sitting in the garden, listening to the bitterns

booming in the RSPB reserve close by; the reserve and the river offer lots of

delightful dog walks.”

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“The house was habitable but there was a lot to do,” remembers Karen.

“We replaced the 1960s staircase and installed a solid wood floor in the reception

space. We also refurbished the bathroom and the shower room. The smallest of

the five bedrooms is currently a study but it could become a bathroom, allowing the

present family bathroom to become the master en suite. The shower room could

become part of a guest suite, so there’s scope for further change.”


“Over is a lovely community and we’ve felt very much a part of it; it’s easy to make friends as there’s so much going on,”

adds Mark. “The village has a corner shop and a mobile post office, while Willingham and Longstanton have Co-op stores. Bar Hill has

a very large Tesco. It’s just a 15 minute walk to the guided bus stop in Swavesey, which is a popular mode of transport into central

Cambridge and the railway station, although Huntingdon station offers an alternative route into London.”


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 05.05.2015

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ABOUT THE AREA

Over is a large village near the River Great Ouse and

the parish covers an area of approximately 2,535 acres

(1,026 ha). It is 10 miles (16 km) east of the town of

Huntingdon with its commuter service to London Kings

Cross and is also 10 miles (16 km) northwest from the

historic University City of Cambridge with its superb

choice of cultural, recreational and leisure facilities. The

A14 provides access to the M11, A1 and M6.

Over offers a range of facilities and amenities including

shop, two public houses (the Admiral Vernon and

the Exhibition), St. Mary’s Church, a primary school

and a secondary school at Swavesey Village College

(approximately1.8 miles). In recent years, the village has

grown in population with a community and conference

centre and modern sporting facilities. A day centre was

set up in 1989 by Dr Pamela Cressey while the Over

Community Centre was set up with National Lottery

funding of almost £1 million in 1999.

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Primary Schools

Over Primary School 360 yards, Swavesey Primary School

1.6 miles, Willingham Primary School 1.9 miles

Secondary Schools

Swavesey Village College 1.8 miles, St Ivo School 4.4

miles, Cottenham Village College 5.2 miles

Railway Station

Cambridge 9.9 miles, Huntingdon 8.8 miles, Waterbeach

8.5 miles

Council

South Cambridgeshire District Council

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Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on (01223) 363700.

The REAR GARDEN is ideal for the keenest of gardeners or for a family with young children as it is of excellent size and is not directly overlooked. Being predominantly laid to lawn, the garden has been thoughtfully planted and designed with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers to ensure a wealth of colour and fragrances throughout the year.

As more and more people take to growing vegetables at home, there is an enclosed vegetable kitchen garden with greenhouse positioned behind the garage, so not interrupting the views of the garden when entertaining on the patio.

The newly built timber DOUBLE GARAGE has the benefit of light and power.

There is a stable with light and power, currently used for garden storage which could easily be converted into a garden office or summerhouse.


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CharacterCHARMING CHARACTER“Retirement is imminent and we want to relocate to Devon where we have family, but we’ll miss the house and village where our children have grown up.”


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