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Listing removedReduced £15k (−4.1%) on 21 JunListed 221 days
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Executive Style, Village Charm: The Ultimate Professional Pad Forget the cramped city-centre studios.
If you are looking for a home that matches your career ambitions with a lifestyle to match, this immaculate top-floor apartment is a wide-reaching and rare find.
Built just 10 years ago and forming part of an exclusive collection of only four properties, this home offers a level of space, light, and ”wow factor” that is hard to find in the local market.
With its Share of Freehold and Chain Free status, this is as ”turn-key” as it gets.
Whether you're a Single occupant preferred looking for a stylish base or a couple needing a commute-friendly sanctuary, this apartment delivers on every front.
Location: The ”Golden Triangle” for Commuters Stapleford isn't just a village; it's a strategic hub for the modern professional.
The Cambridge Connection: Cycle into the city in under 20 minutes or hop on the train from Great Shelford station-you'll be at Cambridge Main in just 7 minutes.
The London Link: For the hybrid worker, direct trains from Great Shelford reach London Liverpool Street in roughly 80 minutes, making the office commute entirely manageable.
The Biomedical Hub: Located just a stone's throw from Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, you can be at your desk via a 10-minute bus ride or a short, scenic cycle.
Lifestyle: Work Hard, Play Harder When you aren't working, the Stapleford and Shelford community offers a social life that rivals the city: Dining & Drinks: Walk down to The Three Horseshoes in Stapleford for award-winning gastropub food, or head to the NYWines Wine Bar in Great Shelford for a sophisticated Friday night glass of Malbec.
Fitness & Sport: Stay sharp at the state-of-the-art Stapleford Community Pavilion gym, try your hand at Padel Tennis, or join the local cricket or football clubs.
The Essentials: With high-end delis, local butchers, and a range of independent shops in Great Shelford, everything you need is right on your doorstep.
The Apartment: Modern Luxury & High Ceilings This isn't your average ”cookie-cutter” apartment. Because it's on the top floor and boasts unusually high ceilings, the sense of volume is immediate.
The Social Hub: The expansive living and dining room is bathed in natural light, offering a versatile space for hosting dinner parties or a comfortable ”work from home” setup.
The Bedrooms: Two genuine double bedrooms. The principal suite is a standout, featuring a sleek, contemporary shower ensuite.
Smart Storage: A wide, welcoming hallway includes multiple built-in storage solutions-essential for keeping a minimalist, modern aesthetic.
Outside: Benefit from your own allocated parking space, plus a generous amount of visitor parking for when friends and family come to visit.
Immaculately presented and offered with a share of the freehold, apartments of this caliber in such a prime location are a rarity. Why settle for less when you can have it all?
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Material information: Construction Type: Brick and roof tiles Sources of Heating: Gas central heating Sources of Electricity supply: Mains supply Sources of Water Supply: Mains supply Primary Arrangement for Sewerage: Mains supply Broadband Connection: See Media Mobile Signal/Coverage: See Media Parking: Allocated off street parking space and visitor parking Building Safety: No issues Listed Property: No Restrictions: None Private Rights of Way: Communal hallway and stairs Public Rights of Way: None Flooded in Last 5 Years: No Flood Defences: No Planning Permission/Development Proposals: None Entrance Location: Ground floor entrance, first floor flat access via stairs only Accessibility Measures: None Located on a Coalfield: No Other Mining Related Activities: No Lease- 130 years from 1/1/2016, approx 120 years remaining Share of freehold- 25% share, split equally between 4 apartments Management charge- approx £1400 per year for maintenance of building & grounds and cleaning Hallway 1.17m x 5.37m - 3'10” x 17'7” An impressive and wide entrance featuring high ceilings, recessed spotlights, and wood-effect laminate flooring that flows through to the main living area.
This practical space includes a telephone entry system and two deep storage cupboards, housing the boiler and water tank while providing excellent additional storage solutions Open Plan Living Dining Room 7.03m x 3.19m - 23'1” x 10'6” An expansive and truly impressive room that feels incredibly airy thanks to the high ceilings and dual-aspect windows.
Stylish wood-effect laminate flooring flows through from the hallway, and double doors allow the space to be closed off for a more intimate feel.
This large, versatile room is finished with dual radiators, offering more than enough space for both a generous seating area and a full-sized dining table Kitchen 2.28m x 4.22m - 7'6” x 13'10” A bright, modern space with high ceilings and recessed spotlights, complemented by under-counter lighting and practical tiled flooring.
The kitchen features sleek white fitted units with chrome handles, an integrated washing machine, and space for a dishwasher and fridge freezer.
Cooking is handled by a quality electric AEG oven and grill with a four-ring gas hob, set against a stylish black glass splash back.
With a window to the rear, it's a spacious and well-equipped room perfect for rustling up a meal Principal Bedroom 5.16m x 2.66m - 16'11” x 8'9” A large double room that continues the theme of high ceilings, creating a bright and airy retreat.
It features soft carpet underfoot, a window to the front, and a generous double fitted wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors.
This room also benefits from its own private shower ensuite Ensuite 1.26m x 2.2m - 4'2” x 7'3” A sleek and stylish addition, this modern ensuite features tiled flooring and recessed spotlights.
The space is fitted with a two-piece white suite, including a practical vanity unit for storage and a heated towel rail.
The standout feature is the oversized shower cubicle with a sliding glass door, offering a touch of luxury to the morning routine Bedroom 4.2m x 2.61m - 13'9” x 8'7” Another fantastic-sized double room that maintains the property's signature high ceilings and bright, airy feel.
Finished with soft carpet and a window to the front, this versatile space would make an excellent second bedroom or a spacious home office for those working from home Bathroom 1.7m x 2.18m - 5'7” x 7'2” A clean and contemporary space featuring a three-piece white suite, including a bath and a practical built-in vanity unit.
The room is finished with recessed spotlights, tiled flooring, and stylish half-tiled walls, with a frosted window providing natural light while maintaining privacy
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