About this property

Detailed Description

A substantial five bedroom detached residence located within a peaceful cul-de sac with a generous plot of about 0.20 acres offering fantastic potential for extension (STPP). The versatile accommodation extends to about 2,347 sq. ft. arranged over two floors and comprises entrance hallway, living room, family/ dining room, study, kitchen breakfast room, utility room and guest cloakroom on the ground floor. The first floor boasts a galleried landing, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, bedroom two with en-suite shower room, three additional double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Furthermore, the property benefits from ample off road parking leading to a double garage, a south facing terrace with a 14ft x 28ft covered heated pool and a further substantial west facing rear garden with paved patio and lawn.

Location

Situated within an attractive plot with pleasant outlooks in the well connected village of Hardwick, the property enjoys a convenient location for village amenities and easy access to Cambridge, approximately 6 miles to the east.

Hardwick offers a good range of everyday facilities, including a convenience store, Post Office, local pub, and a selection of independent services. The village also benefits from a community hall, recreation ground, and active local groups. For a broader choice of shopping, dining, and leisure, Cambridge city centre is within easy reach, while nearby villages such as Comberton, Toft, and Coton provide additional amenities.

Education provision is a key attraction, with Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School serving the village and the highly regarded Comberton Village College, part of the Cam Academy Trust, catering for secondary education. A number of independent schools are also available in and around Cambridge.

Transport links are excellent, with direct access to the A428. It is only a relatively short distance to the A14, M11, A603 and A1198 to Cambridge and St Neots. Mainline rail services to London Kings Cross and London Liverpool Street are available from Cambridge station (approximately 6 miles) and St Neots station (around 13 miles), while dedicated cycle routes offer safe and scenic access into Cambridge.

Accommodation

Outside

The property is approached via a block-paved driveway providing ample parking and leading to the main entrance and a double garage, which features electrically operated sectional insulated doors, a side window, roof void storage, and houses the solar PV inverter and Zappi EV charger, gas boiler / water tank, solar water and pool plant. To the front, a neat lawn enhances the setting, while the rear garden enjoys a tranquil and secluded entertaining area, predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by ColourFence panels. A paved patio creates an ideal space for outdoor dining, complemented by mature shrubs, decorative slate beds, and a pond, with external lighting, power points, an outside tap, and gated access to both sides of the property, adding convenience. Additionally, a south-facing terrace provides a superb leisure area with a heated swimming pool measuring approximately 14ft by 28ft, complete with retractable rigid and soft thermal covers, external lighting, storage sheds, and further gated access. Storage compound accessed via ColourFence gates to side of property currently utilised to store fuel for wood burning stove, gardening equipment and includes multiple water butts.

Ground floor 

Entrance hallway 
With entrance door, stairs to the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, Amtico wood effect flooring, doors to

Living room 
With window to the front aspect, inset Riva Studio 1 Stovax wood burner with granite hearth and surround, bifold doors opening to the garden

Family/ dining room 
With window to the rear aspect

Study 
With window to the side aspect, door to pool area

Kitchen breakfast room
With window to the side and rear aspect, bespoke fitted Sigma kitchen with range of eye and base level units, granite counter with under mounted sink and a half with a filtered mixer tap and Quooker boiling water tap over, integrated Bosch appliances including chest level double oven, full height fridge, dishwasher and inset five ring gas burning hob with chimney style extractor hood over, granite up-stand, Amtico tile effect flooring, door to utility room.

Utility room 
With door to the pool area, range of eye and base level units, worktop with inset sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumbler dryer, space for full height fridge/ freezer, Amtico tile effect flooring.

Guest cloakroom 
With translucent window to the front aspect, low level wc with hidden cistern and eco flush button, inset wash basin with chrome mixer tap over and cupboards below, tiled flooring, chrome heated towel rail.

First floor 

Landing 
With window to the front aspect, loft access via hatch from principal bedroom landing area and primary loft access via hatch from galleried landing area, spacious airing cupboard housing with thermostatically controlled radiator.

Principal bedroom 
With Velux and dormer windows to the front and side aspects, door to walk in wardrobe, door to

En-suite shower room 
Installed in December 2025. With Velux window, ceiling light, contemporary suite comprising; Mira mixer shower, enclosure includes storage shelf with glass and chrome door, Vanity light over mirror, shaver socket, compact laminate worktop, with inset ceramic basin with chrome mixer tap and low level wc with eco flush button, wood effect flooring, dual fuel heated towel rail.

Bedroom two 
With window to the rear aspect, fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors, door to

En-suite shower room 
With window to the side aspect, suite comprising low level wc, vanity unit with inset wash basin with chrome mixer tap over and shower enclosure with glass and chrome door, wood effect flooring, tiled walls

Bedroom three 
With window to the rear aspect, integral double wardrobe, engineered oak flooring

Bedroom four 
With window to the rear aspect, integral double wardrobe, wood effect flooring

Bedroom five 
With window to the front aspect, fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors