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23 Church Street, Willingham, CB24 5HS

COW LANE, RAMPTON

£425,000

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An elegant detached four bedroom 1930s property, set on a large plot with a substantial rear garden.

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Extended Family Home 1930s design Large Plot Single Garage Detached Studio

Spacious family home

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This property has been improved and extended, and benefits from a detached studio. Downstairs, the accommodation comprises living room and dining room, family room, study and a cloakroom, as well as a spacious and light hallway. The living room has a bay window and open fireplace with marble hearth, and leads to the family room and rear lobby.

The kitchen has an electric integrated oven and space for a dishwasher and other appliances. Upstairs, the Master Bedroom has double French doors opening onto a feature Juliet balcony, with attractive views over the rear garden. The property provides off-road parking for several vehicles, and a single garage to the side. The garden is well stocked with a pond, covered log store and a summerhouse with raised deck.

£335,000

STATION ROAD, OVER

£285,000

A three bedroom detached modern bungalow with two recently re-fitted bathrooms and En Suite Master Bedroom.

A unique three bedroom property with conservatory and period details such as exposed timbers.

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Detached Bungalow Offering no onward chain Re-fitted bathroom suites Private rear garden Close to local amenities

Popular Village location Located close to amenities Swavesey Village College catchment Close to the guided busway Detached Individual Period Home

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WATER LANE, OAKINGTON

£435,000

A non estate detached three bedroom bungalow in a popular village location, with large rear garden.

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Non Estate Detached Property Master Bedroom En Suite Utility Room Single garage Large rear garden with raised decking area

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Your child is unique, so why send them to a school where they become one of many.

The Phoenix provides your child with the highest standard of education in a lively, stimulating environment. Every Phoenix child has a personalised learning plan to enable them to achieve their full potential. We believe that every child matters.

The Phoenix, an independent foundation school set up by parents, for parents looking for a school that truly cares.

Nurturing Love for Learning – Developing Passions Discovering Strength – Building Confidence Tel: 01954 263113 www.thephoenixschool.co.uk head@thephoenixschool.co.uk Willingham House, 50 Church Street, Willingham, Cambridgeshire CB24 5HT

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SS COURTYARD WAY, COTTENHAM

£340,000

WILLINGHAM

OFFERS OVER £330,000

A well presented modern detached family property in this sought-after village location, with an enclosed rear garden.

A character property overlooking the village green with period features and renovated to a very high standard.

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Popular village location Four bedrooms En Suite Master Bedroom Enclosed rear garden, laid to lawn Single garage and private driveway

Individual Character Property Enviable position overlooking the green Modern kitchen with hi-spec finish and appliances Mezzanine bedroom and exposed beams Enclosed patio garden and shed

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SS HIGH STREET, COTTENHAM

£325,000

HIGH STREET, SWAVESEY

£395,000

An individual three bedroom detached house with character storm porch and a double carport.

An attractive four bedroom semi-detached period house with cottage garden and allocated parking.

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Highly sought after village No onward chain Large rear garden with patio area Double timber gates lead to off-road parking Character fireplaces

Swavesey Village College catchment High Street location Period features Four bedrooms Versatile accommodation

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COTTENHAM

GUIDE PRICE £420,000

A four bedroom property at the end of a cul de sac with large driveway and beautiful landscaped gardens.

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En Suite Master Bedroom with Dressing Room Modern kitchen with integrated appliances Detached Double Garage Study Popular Village Location

Versatile family home Situated in the popular village of Cottenham, within easy reach of schools and transport links, this spacious fourbedroom property is well presented and benefits from beautiful landscaped gardens and a large driveway with double garage. The kitchen/breakfast room has integrated, hi-spec appliances and a utility room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer gives access to the garden. Situated at the end of a small cul de sac, the property is in a quiet location and is double glazed throughout. Well equipped for family life, with lots of storage and living space, an entrance hall with maple wood flooring leads to the clockroom, study and kitchen. A large living room has patio doors to the rear garden, with established trees and shrubs.

Gone to Guernsey: a boutique Spring break in St. Peter Port A short hop from the UK, with a mild climate, a unique culture and spectacular scenery, Guernsey is the perfect place for a short break as the island wakes up for Summer Nestling in the bay of St Malo, 70 miles from mainland Britain and 19 miles miles north of France, Guernsey is an island of unspoilt beauty and its location has created a unique mix of English and French culture.

The second largest of the British Channel Islands, Guernsey is only 12 miles long and nine miles wide, so it’s easy to cover a lot of ground in a short visit – an island-wide 35mph speed limit makes cycling a safe option. It’s the best way to witness the dramatic shifts in scenery, too.

The prominent feature of the North coast is harbours and fishing, the West is all wide, sweeping beaches and the South, a stretch of outstanding natural beauty with dramatic views featured in many of the Impressionist artist Renoir’s masterpieces. The East coast focuses on St. Peter Port, the island’s capital, with its bustling high street, indoor market ‘Les Halles’, cafes, bistros and the iconic

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Castle Cornet. St Peter Port is a superb base from which to explore the coastline. The South coast, rugged and wriggly, is where most walkers, painters or photographers head – it’s an invigorating, inspiring place to be. Paths rise and fall, sometimes steeply and down hundreds of steps, but there’s usually a gentler option, too – and surprise views from the soaring clifftops. Narrow trails, bordered by wild flowers and dense hedges, alive with nature, run all the way along the coast from St Peter Port to Pleinmont at the south-west tip of the island, and there are plenty of pretty beaches to call in at on the way.

A strategic post during the Napoleonic wars and the only part of Britian to be occupied by the Germans during World War Two, the island has a number of imposing watch towers dotted along the coast, as well as an Underground Military Hospital and German Occupation Museum.

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Hotel Ziggurat, No.5 Constitution Steps, ST PETER PORT, GUERNSEY GY1 2PN

Not your average hotel, Ziggurat is in the heart of St Peter Port’s old town, at the top of lots – and lots – of steps. It brings something new to the island’s capital and offers a fresh take on holiday accommodation – for business or pleasure. It’s a sociable place to stay; somewhere to kick back, meet new people over shared food and to enjoy spectacular views. Owner Genevieve Langford, says: “We wanted to create something different for Guernsey and the food is a major part of that. The concept is simple, sharing and sociable. We serve mezze style sharing plates with Middle Eastern inspired flavours, all served in an artistic and aesthetic style. The interior style was inspired by fabrics and patterns from ancient Mayan, Aztec and Middle Eastern cultures and a ‘Ziggurat’ is a stepped shrine.”

GETTING THERE FROM CAMBRIDGESHIRE Guernsey is a 1hr 30 flight from London Stansted airport.

The Channel Islands economy airline Aurigny operates daily flights. For bookings, visit www. aurigny.com or call 01481 822886.

Flybe operate flights from Birmingham to Guernsey, and also from Norwich. www.flybe.com Blue Islands fly to Guernsey from London City. www.blueislands.com

GO FOR BRUNCH, DINNER OR STAY THE NIGHT

Guernsey Airport has a taxi rank outside the terminal. Island Taxis on 01481 700500 and Alpha Taxis on 01481 244444.

However long your visit, you can expect a warm, friendly welcome from staff.

Ziggurat has a relaxed, informal atmosphere and is run by an experienced team Paul Hanson (Hotel Manager), Martin Lielbardis (Bar Manager) and Danni Bennett (Restaurant Manager). The bar opens at 5pm every day for drinks and the restaurant opens at 6.30pm for dinner. Sunday brunch launches this month, too – think amazing Bloody Marys, good music and a pile of Sunday papers.

Also look out for pop-up chef events during 2016, such as celebrity chef (Head Chef of The Beagle, Shoreditch) James Ferguson.

For more information visit www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg or www.visitguernsey.com

For more information, visit www.hotelziggurat.com and to make a booking, contact stay@hotelziggurat.com or eat@hotelziggurat.com. Call 07911 724443.

Prices per room start at £70 and most rooms have a balcony or sea view.

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Hockeys, established 1885, are one of Cambridge’s oldest trading firms of independent Estate Agents. You can rely on us for a personal, professional and efficient service from start to finish.

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82 Regent street cambridge cB2 1Dp 01223 356054

14 high street Fulbourn cB21 5Dh 01223 880884

23 church street Willingham cB24 5hs 01954 260940

Whether you are a current tenant, a property owner looking to let your own home, an existing landlord or investor in the cambridge area then hockeys Lettings is the company to use for a ďŹ rst class service.

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GILBERT ROAD, CAMBRIDGE

£650,000

A large semi-detached family home with front garden parking and established rear gardens, in a convenient location for access into Cambridge city centre.

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Prominent City Location Lots of period features Large Secluded garden Off Street Parking No Chain

Spacious family living We urge early viewing of this attractive family property. Spacious and benefitting from lots of natural light, the property offers a spacious entrance hall with exposed floor boards, a sitting room with bay window and an open fireplace, and dining room separate to the kitchen/ breakfast room. Enjoying views to the rear, over a long, established garden, the kitchen has a pantry/utility. On the first floor, two of the three bedrooms include two with rear views. On the second floor, you wil find Bedroom Four, which has two Velux windows. The house is on Gilbert Road, which runs between Milton Road and Histon Road (city end), allowing easy access into the City Centre, local amenities, schooling, the river Cam and all main roads.

Tranquil setting in city location The property is set back from the road, screened by a generous front garden. Double doors to an enclosed car port lead to a utlity area and inner lobby with WC and door to studio. The 180-feet rear garden is a wonderful natural wildlife haven, and has an abundance of mature trees, shrubs, lawn and a paved area for enjoying al fresco dining.

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£1,400 PCM

GAINSBOROUGH CLOSE, CAMBRIDGE £975 PCM

A well presented first floor apartment within walking distance of Cambridge Railway station, on Warren Close.

A spacious two-bedroom mid terrace property close to the Science Park, with an enclosed rear garden.

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Two Bedroom Unfurnished House with garage Convenient for Cambridge Science Park Enclosed rear garden Recently re-fitted kitchen Close to local amenities

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Modern First-Floor Apartment City Centre Location available now Moments from Cambridge Train Station Two Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms Large Balcony

£2,500 PCM

GLENALMOND AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE £1,450 PCM

A spacious five-bedroom property, available now, with garden and parking

An immaculately presented two-bedroom apartment with balcony, close to Cambridge city centre.

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Detached Character Property Much Requested Village Location Superbly Presented Original Features including Ingelnook fireplace & beams Five bedrooms

Desirable Kaleidoscope Development Stylishly Furnished Show Apartment Underfloor Heating Secure Underground Parking Balcony

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HINTON ROAD, FULBOURN

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82 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1DP

£600,000

OSLARS WAY, FULBOURN

£450,000

A well presented five bedroom property, four with en suite facilities. The property has parking for several vehicles.

A four bedroom, spacious home occupying a corner plot and benefitting from recent extension and a re-fitted bathroom.

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CHARLOTTE COTTAGES, FULBOURN

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Extended family home Four Bedrooms Garage Great Family Space Popular Village location

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Large Detached Residence Potential B&B Opportunity Five En-Suite Bedrooms Ample Off Street Parking Popular Village Loaction

£375,000

WESTON GROVE, FULBOURN

£365,000

A charming property with original period features and a sunny aspect to the rear.

A superbly located property with potential for expansion, offering three bedrooms and a wide rear garden.

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Attractive Period Cottage Walking distance to the Village Centre Lots of Features Pleasant terraced garden No Chain

Semi-detached family home Double Garage Quiet Cul-de Sac location Walk to the High Street Off-street parking

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