5 bed detached house for sale

Mingle Lane, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22

Exceptional contemporary family home located within a highly desirable village

Description
This remarkable residence occupies an enviable position in the heart of this highly desirable village. Architect designed and built by the current owners in 2017, the home has been completed to an extremely high standard throughout. Set back from the road behind an extensive private driveway that offers ample parking for a number of vehicles. The property is set over two principle floors under pitch tiled roofs offering well balanced, contemporary accommodation.

The front door leads you in to welcoming entrance hall with a study and separate cloakroom positioned directly off. Before you are led in to the inner hall a ground floor bedroom is located at the front of the house and offers an ideal guest suite with built in storage and a beautifully fitted ensuite shower room benefiting from a double walk in shower, wash basin and low level WC. From the inner hall you have access to the extensive reception space which includes a separate playroom/snug that benefits from built in storage and double pocket doors to create an open space if required. The sensational open plan kitchen/reception room is very much the focal point of the home offering an expansive and flexible space, which opens out seamlessly to paved terrace beyond. The entire room is set around a feature fire place which creates a focal point in the room with a double-sided wood burner. A generous living area spans the width of the home and is flooded by natural light whilst offering panoramic views over the rear gardens. Linking with the kitchen is the dining area that is ideal for entertaining and offers a unique built in bar area offering custom built storage, low level fridge and sink with mixer tap. The eye catching, bespoke kitchen ties the whole space together with its prominent central island that offers a sociable breakfast bar ample low level storage and an inset induction hob. Wrapping around the island are an array of wall and floor units with integrated appliances including two ovens, warming draws, dishwasher and built in American fridge freezer. To complete the kitchen you have the benefit of a separate walk in pantry which is a fantastic addition. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a very useful boot room.

Moving up to the first floor where you are greeted by a bright and expansive landing space that offers you direct access to all four, generous double bedrooms. The exquisite architecture is a captivating feature of the first floor with its vaulted ceilings a running theme throughout the bedrooms as well as the addition of oversized windows drawing light in. The principal bedroom enjoys views over the rear garden as well a hidden built in dressing area, a ensuite shower room completes the main bedroom, comprising of a double walk in shower, twin sinks and low level WC. A further ensuite shower room serves the guest bedroom which itself enjoys views across the front of the property. The family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and comprises of a fully fitted bathroom suite which also includes a walk in shower. Completing the first floor accommodation is the ingenious laundry room which is fantastic for any family, it benefits from built in storage, plumbing for laundry facilities and cupboard storage.

This beautiful home continues to impress as you walk outside. To the front of the house is the generous private driveway with walled frontage offering ample off road parking. To the rear a beautifully landscaped garden offers a fantastic retreat and entertaining space. A fully paved terrace leads out from the rear of the house incorporating an outdoor kitchen area and covered dining area. Converted outbuildings that run directly from the dining area include a home gym, bar a useful bike store and garden storage. A further seating area is located to the end of the outbuildings to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. The garden itself is predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees lining the boundaries.

Location
Nestled in the heart of the sought-after and well-connected village of Great Shelford, this property benefits from a prime location. Within the vicinity, residents can enjoy a range of excellent amenities, including a butcher, convenience store, deli, restaurants, and inviting pubs. Additionally, the village boasts a pleasant park, recreation ground, and sporting facilities.

Great Shelford is conveniently situated just approximately 4 miles south of the vibrant high-tech University City of Cambridge. Residents can take advantage of a direct cycle path that runs alongside picturesque farmland and the railway, leading to Addenbrooke's Hospital and the recently established Biomedical Campus situated to the south of the city.

Families residing in the village have access to a primary school, while secondary education is available at Sawston Village College. The wider area offers a variety of educational options for all age groups, including renowned independent schools in Cambridge like St Faith's, The Perse, The Stephen Perse, King's College, St John's prep schools, The Leys, St Mary's, as well as Hills Road Sixth Form College.

For those commuting, Great Shelford station is conveniently located just approximately 0.2 miles. From there, regular train services are available to Cambridge and London's Liverpool Street station. Additionally, Cambridge station offers services to King's Cross.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,858 sq ft