102 Lakeview Way – Why this home could suit a blended family – Price Guide £425,000

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A home that understands flexible family arrangements

Blended families often need homes that can respond to changing routines. Some children may live in the home full-time, while others stay on regular weekends, holidays or shared-care arrangements. This can create a need for flexible bedrooms, additional bathrooms, storage and shared spaces that work when the house is quiet and when it is full.

102 Lakeview Way, Hampton Hargate offers the kind of layout that can support this lifestyle. With five bedrooms, multiple en-suites and accommodation arranged over three floors, it provides both privacy and togetherness.

Five bedrooms for changing household needs

The five-bedroom layout is one of the home’s key strengths for a blended family. It allows bedrooms to be allocated in a way that suits the household’s weekly rhythm. Children who live at the property full-time can have permanent rooms, while visiting children can still have comfortable and familiar spaces of their own.

Bedroom five, positioned on the second floor, could work well as a guest or visiting child’s bedroom, while bedroom four, with access to its own en-suite, could suit an older child wanting more independence.

Bedroom three, with built-in triple wardrobes, adds further storage and flexibility, whether used as a bedroom, study or shared space.

Separate floors create useful zones

The three-storey arrangement is especially helpful. It allows the home to be divided naturally into zones without feeling disconnected.

The ground floor is the shared family space, with the lounge, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom/WC and sun room. The first floor includes the main bedroom, bedrooms two and three, plus the family bathroom. The second floor adds two further bedrooms and an en-suite.

For a blended family, this can make weekend stays, school holidays and changing family routines easier to manage. Older children can have more privacy upstairs, while younger children can remain closer to the main bedroom.

Shared spaces for family connection

The lounge is a generous and welcoming room, with a gas fireplace and French doors opening to the rear garden. It gives the family a central place to gather, watch films, talk and relax.

The dining room is equally valuable. In blended families, shared meals can be an important part of building routine and connection. A separate dining room provides a defined setting for family time, celebrations and Sunday lunches.

A kitchen built for a busy home

The kitchen offers space for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer, as well as a range-style cooker with extractor above. For households where the number of people at home changes throughout the week, this practicality matters.

The sun room provides another useful area for bags, shoes, coats and outdoor items, helping keep family life organised.

Multiple bathrooms reduce pressure

With en-suites to the main bedroom, bedroom two and bedroom four, plus a family bathroom and ground floor cloakroom/WC, the home offers facilities that can make shared family routines easier. This is particularly useful when several children are staying at the same time, or when everyone is preparing for school, work or travel.

Parking, storage and outdoor space

The side driveway, carport and double tandem garage provide excellent practicality. The garage has an electric door, power sockets and lighting, making it useful for storage, bikes, tools, sports equipment or belongings used by children who move between homes.

The rear garden offers an enclosed outdoor space for play, relaxing and entertaining.

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Space across three floors
Approx. 1,723 sq ft over three floors, offering flexible living space for families, home working and guests, with room to spread out and adapt as needs change.
Five bedrooms & multiple en-suites
Five bedrooms with en-suites to the main bedroom, bedroom two and bedroom four, ideal for families, older children and guests needing their own space.
Practical ground floor layout
Ground floor suited to daily life, with lounge to garden, separate dining room and a kitchen with storage, appliance space and access to the sun room.
Parking, carport & double tandem garage
Driveway, carport and double tandem garage with electric door, power and lighting, ideal for parking, storage, hobbies or workshop use.

Lifestyle in Hampton, Peterborough

Hampton Hargate has developed into one of Peterborough’s more balanced residential areas, offering a combination of convenience and liveability that continues to attract professionals.

Serpentine Green Shopping Centre provides a practical mix of supermarkets, retail and cafés, ensuring that everyday needs are easily met. At the same time, the area’s network of lakes and green spaces introduces a noticeably calmer rhythm, offering an alternative to more densely built parts of the city.

For those commuting, Peterborough station offers direct services into London King’s Cross in under an hour, making this a viable option for hybrid working patterns. Road links via the A1(M) and surrounding routes further support connectivity.

The property is well placed for day-to-day convenience within Hampton Hargate. Hampton Hargate Primary School is within easy walking distance, making the school run straightforward, while Hampton College, Hampton Leisure Centre and local green spaces are also nearby. Hampton Leisure Centre is typically around a 12–15 minute walk, or a short drive, providing access to sports and fitness facilities.

Serpentine Green Shopping Centre is also within easy reach, typically around a 12–15 minute walk or a short drive from the property. It offers supermarkets, national retailers, cafés, restaurants and everyday essentials, with the centre described as one of Peterborough’s leading shopping destinations and home to more than 35 shops, restaurants and cafés.

Public transport options are available nearby, with local stops serving the Hampton area. Stagecoach service 6 connects Hampton with Peterborough, including Queensgate Bus Station, offering a bus route into the city centre; from Queensgate, Peterborough railway station is within walking distance for onward rail travel.

Travelling around the City

For commuters, Peterborough city centre and Queensgate Shopping Centre are typically around 15–20 minutes by car.

Connections outside of the City

Peterborough Railway Station is generally within 15–20 minutes by car, offering direct rail services to London, Cambridge and the North. The A47 and A15 provide convenient access to the wider road network and connect through to the A1(M), usually within approximately 12–15 minutes’ drive.

The London connection (station, walk time, trains & costs)

From 102 Lakeview Way you can drive or take the train to Peterborough station in around 15-20 minutes depending on the time of day. Fast services to London King’s Cross from Peterborough are frequent: fastest about 47 minutes, average around 54 minutes, with dozens of departures daily (early till late). Thameslink Railway

For costs, Advance singles can start from about £13 if you book ahead; for regular travel, check flexible carnets and season options using the official National Rail season ticket calculator. Trainline+1

At-a-glance: walk to the station → sub-1-hour trains to King’s Cross → options to tailor tickets around hybrid working.

Working from home (broadband that keeps up)

The postcode shows gigabit-capable broadband availability, so streaming, video calls and big uploads aren’t a problem if you split your week between office and home. Always confirm with your chosen provider for package speeds at the address. StreetCheck

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The virtual tour

Our virtual tour lets you explore the flow from the hallway to the lounge, diner room and through to the kitchen and garden, then up to the bedrooms and bathroom. It’s the quickest way to sense the proportions and light before you visit in person — and it pairs perfectly with our photo set and floor plan.

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A flexible home for modern family life

For a blended family, 102 Lakeview Way offers more than just size. It offers adaptability. The layout can support changing routines, visiting children, shared family time and personal space, making it a strong option for households with more complex living arrangements.

Our take

We see this as a home that works well for modern family arrangements. The combination of space, layout and multiple bathrooms helps make shared living feel more comfortable and manageable.

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