4 bed detached house for sale

Goldfinch Drive, Cottenham CB24

A thoughtfully updated four-bedroom detached home, offering well-planned accommodation, a south-westerly facing garden and a double-length garage. Situated in an established residential area of Cottenham, the property extends to approximately 1,174 sq ft (108 sq m), excluding the garage, and offers a practical layout for family life.

The ground floor has been arranged to provide a good balance of open, sociable space and separate rooms. The entrance hall leads to a dedicated study, ideal for working from home, and a generous sitting room with herringbone flooring and French doors opening onto the rear garden. Glazed double doors connect the sitting room to the kitchen/dining room, allowing the two spaces to be used together or independently.

The kitchen/dining room extends to over 27 ft and has been refitted with white gloss cabinetry, contrasting granite worktops and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, including double Neff ovens, an induction hob, dishwasher and double fridge/feezer. There is ample storage and preparation space, while the dining area comfortably accommodates a family-sized table. French doors open directly onto the garden, providing a useful connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces. A ground-floor cloakroom completes the accommodation.

On the first floor, the landing provides access to four bedrooms, a family bathroom and a useful built-in storage cupboard. The principal bedroom is a generously proportioned double room with the benefit of its own en-suite shower room and a fitted wardrobe. Bedroom two is another comfortable double bedroom, also benefiting from a fitted wardrobe and an en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms offer flexibility for children, guests or additional home working, with bedroom four also featuring a built-in wardrobe. A separate family bathroom has been refitted with contemporary tiling, a Duravit bath and overhead shower.

The south-westerly facing rear garden has been landscaped with paved seating areas, established planting and a mixture of shrubs and small trees, creating an attractive outdoor space with relatively modest maintenance requirements. To the side, a driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the double-length garage, measuring approximately 31 ft 10 in, offering considerable space for parking, storage or hobbies.

Cottenham is a large & thriving village located approximately 6 miles north of Cambridge with many excellent facilities including a wide variety of local shops. The village benefits from a Co-operative store, Premier Express, Post Office and Pharmacy. In addition, there are two gp Surgeries, a Dental Surgery, Library, and community centre. Cottenham boasts 4 Public houses and various restaurants including an award-winning Indian Restaurant.

Schooling is available nearby at Cottenham Primary School and Cottenham Village College, both of which are Ofsted rated as good. Cambridge is easily accessible with cycle paths back to the city, a regular Citi 8 bus service, and the A14 providing access to the M11 & A1 commuter roads.