Chalky Road, Abington, Cambridge

Superb “net-zero” energy efficient newly built four bedroom family home in serene semi-rural location in the village of Abington, 10 miles to the south-east of Cambridge.

The Property:

Entrance hall, w.c cloakroom, utility room, living/dining room/kitchen, two downstairs bedrooms, study, bathroom, landing/media room, two upstairs bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms and dressing room to Bedroom 1, large gravel driveway, garden.

This newly built four bedroom house has been constructed and designed sympathetically to modern living requirements under the guidance of SOLEV Energy Group to create a net-zero energy efficient home with open plan living areas, individual study rooms and snug, cosy leisure areas as well as ample parking space and large garden. Heating is powered through an air source heat pump with a mechanical ventilation heat recovery system throughout the house, 7 kW photovoltaic solar system and the resulting electricity can be stored in a 15Kw/h battery. The downstairs rooms are heated from an underfloor system and there are radiators upstairs.

The main entrance is at the side of the house opening into a hall accessing all the downstairs rooms. Flooring throughout the ground floor is oak except in Bedroom 4, which is carpeted.
The central living space is a bright open plan room with multiple vertical windows with dual aspects and sliding doors to the patio area at the side of the house and garden. The kitchen area has a range of wall and floor cupboards with sink, integral dishwasher, Neff fridge-freezer, Neff induction hob, Neff oven with slide under door, and features an island / bar.
Two spacious ground floor bedrooms look out to the side and garden.
The last room at the end of the house could be used as a fifth bedroom, study or playroom.
The bathroom comprises a bathtub, separate shower enclosure with large rainfall overhead rose and secondary handheld washer, basin with vanity unit storage drawers, heated towel rail.
The upstairs landing area is a multi-use space that is cosy and large enough to be a media room for TV or gaming or as a general family room.
Bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms are at each end of the house. Each ensuite shower room comprises shower enclosure with large rainfall overhead rose and secondary handheld washer, basin with vanity unit storage drawers, heated towel rail. Bedroom 1 to the front also benefits from a dressing area with storage in the eaves beyond containing the mechanical equipment for the heating, heat recovery and electrical systems.

Outside:

A large gravel driveway provides an abundance of space for parking at the front of the property. A grassed area and hedge create a front border and a smart wooden fence runs along each side of the plot with some areas with wooden sleepers for make-shift seats or raised ledges for planters. A large patio area is outside the living room doors. There are discreetly placed lamps around the house and doorways for night-time illumination. The large and level garden is laid to lawn.

Location:

Great Abington is a highly sought-after village mixing tranquil rustic countryside with village life and easy commuting. It is a short distance to the important science and business bases at Granta Park, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Nearby A11 and M11 provide excellent transport links to Cambridge, Stansted Airport, London and beyond. The nearest mainline station is only 4 miles away at Whittlesford.

General:

Services – Mains water, electricity.
Air Source Heat Pump
7 kW Photovoltaic solar system stored in 15 Kw/h battery
Tenure – Freehold
Local Authority – South Cambridgeshire District Council
Council Tax Band (To be confirmed – Band D in 2026/27 is £2449.69; Band E is £2994.06; Band F is £3538.44)
Chalky Road is a private road and the current annual management fee £120.