Location

Lode is a village located 7 miles to the north east of Cambridge city centre and 8 miles west of Newmarket (the home of English racing).

Local amenities include the Anglesey Abbey National Trust property, Cambridge County Polo Club, a village pub and local shops in Bottisham and Swaffham Bulbeck. There is a sports centre conveniently located at Bottisham Village College (1.3 miles) a short drive from Lode.

There are primary schools located nearby in Swaffham Bulbeck and Swaffham Prior, and secondary schools in Bottisham. Additionally there are independent schools for all age groups within Cambridge city centre.

Cambridge North railway station is approximately 7 miles distance from Lode, with regular rail services into London.

Lode is conveniently located for access to the A14 which in turn leads to the A11, M11 and A428, and to the north west the A1, M1 and M6.

All distances are approximate.

Description

Located centrally within the beautifully peaceful village of Lode, which offers fantastic access into Cambridge and the neighbouring village of Bottisham, this property is beautifully refurbished and has been extended by the current owners to create a tasteful blend of period features and contemporary design. This generous family home now offers well balanced accommodation over two floors under a traditional pitch tiled roof.

The front door leads into the entrance hallway which is adorned with mosaic tilling and offers access to all ground floor accommodation. To the front of the home is the lounge and a separate snug. The lounge offers the warm charm of a typical period home, set around a feature fireplace with inset wood burner. Contemporary design and finish come to the fore in the open plan kitchen/dining room which overlooks the rear gardens from bifold doors spanning the width of the house. This space creates an ideal focal point of the home for family and entertaining guests. The dining room benefits from a wood burner and seamless access to the rear garden terrace. Within the kitchen there is an array of wall and floor units with Corian worktops, with a sizable island unit that offers further storage and the inset three ring induction hob. A number of integrated appliances are fitted within the kitchen, including an oven, steam oven, warming drawer, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Just off the kitchen is the utility room that comprises of wall and floor storage, plumbing for laundry facilities, a sink with mixer tap, side door access and access to the cellar which offers a fantastic storage space. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the cloakroom which offers a good amount of built in storage.

On the first floor is a bright and spacious landing area that leads to all five bedrooms. There are four double bedrooms and a large single bedroom which could also be utilised as an office space. A more than generous principal offers plenty with its separate dressing area and en suite that offers a double walk in shower, wash basin and low level WC. Bedroom two is equally generous with ample bult in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. The family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation and comprises of double walk in shower, bath, wash basin and low level WC.

Outside the home offers a private driveway for off road parking as well as an electric car charging point. The drive leads to a double length garage, which has power and lighting and could offer fantastic potential to create a home office, gym or even annexe if required. A sizable, enclosed rear garden is laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and mature trees. Leading from the rear of the home is a fabulous paved terrace that is bordered by raised beds with inset lighting.