5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Duxford Road, Whittlesford CB22

An extended and thoughtfully modernised five-bedroom family home set on a generous plot in the highly sought-after village of Whittlesford, offering versatile living space, roomy interiors, underfloor heating throughout and a substantial garden backing onto open greenery. This impressive property blends contemporary design with practical family living in a peaceful yet well-connected location.

The home is entered via a welcoming entrance hall that leads through to a spacious sitting room, featuring a wood-burning stove and bespoke recessed shelving, creating a comfortable and inviting space for relaxation. To the rear, the house opens into an impressive open-plan kitchen, breakfast and family room which forms the heart of the home. The kitchen is fitted with striking modern cabinetry and a substantial central polished concrete island with breakfast bar seating, complemented by pendant lighting and generous worktop space, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Large windows and glazed doors flood the room with natural light and provide direct access to the garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. A separate formal dining room offers an elegant space for family meals and hosting guests, while a practical utility room and ground floor cloakroom add everyday convenience. Internal access leads through to the garage and workshop, offering excellent storage or potential for conversion, subject to the necessary permissions.

The first floor offers five well-proportioned bedrooms, providing excellent flexibility for families, guests or home working. The principal bedroom overlooks the rear garden and is a particularly generous space with plenty of natural light, a Juliet balcony, built-in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom with built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room offers flexibility for guests and older children. A third bedroom with built-in wardrobe and two further double bedrooms are well proportioned and thoughtfully laid out, served by a modern family bathroom fitted with a contemporary suite. Additional storage is positioned off the landing and within the bedroom areas, providing excellent space for linens, clothing and everyday essentials.

Outside, the property benefits from gravelled off-road parking to the front and access to the garage. The rear garden is a particular highlight, offering a large, private and predominantly laid-to-lawn space bordered by mature trees and hedging, creating a peaceful and secluded setting with views over open greenery. There is ample room for outdoor entertaining with patios off both the living space and kitchen, perfect for al fresco dining or relaxing. The plot offers opportunity for gardening or future landscaping, making it ideal for families and those who enjoy outdoor living.

Agent's note: This home benefits from underfloor heating throughout with individual room controls and an air-source heat pump.

Whittlesford is an enormously popular historic village. It is far enough away from Cambridge to be peaceful but close enough to offer an easy commute, and it has a good range of local facilities. Junction 10 of the M11 is only about a mile away, and on the outskirts of the village is its mainline railway station, Whittlesford Parkway, which offers services to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street and makes the village an excellent base for commuting down to London.

Within the village, there is a post office store, The Tickell Arms bar and restaurant, and The Bees in the Wall public house. There is also the Red Lion Inn and a hotel by the railway station. The village has various societies, clubs, and sports teams, and an ofsted 'Good' primary school that feeds to the ofsted 'Good' Sawston Village College.