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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CB6 2TD
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About
Situated on Tower Road in the popular village of Little Downham, this freehold five-bedroom detached house in a generous individual plot encompasses 200 square metres of total area (approx.) across two floors and was originally built in 1984 by an architect who resided in the village and has been under the same ownership for some thirty years during which time it has been carefully maintained and improved The ground floor arrangement includes a sitting room with an feature open fire, a separate dining room with French windows replaced in 2022, a kitchen equipped with laminate worktops, a five-burner gas hob, and an electric Belling Range, alongside a utility room housing Worcester Bosch boiler and the consumer board, which was rewired in 2021.
Further ground floor space includes a home office that can serve as a fifth bedroom.
The first floor provides four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a refitted en-suite, and a family bathroom featuring a bath and a separate shower cubicle.
The property is fitted with UPVC double glazing throughout, replaced in 2012, and operates on gas central heating via radiators.
Externally, the private, west-facing rear garden has been maintained organically for three decades, featuring a retained greenhouse, lawn, and mature fruit trees including cherry, apple, pear, quince, greengage, and cherry plum.
Extensive off-road driveway parking accommodates several vehicles alongside the double garage with electric doors, and gated access was installed to both sides of the property two years ago.
The property backs onto agricultural land currently used for grazing, with neighbouring residential properties to either side.
Located near Ely, the village offers local amenities includinghairdressers, Budgens, an equestrian centre, cafe, and two public houses, with rail links available at Ely and Littleport stations.
Local educational facilities include Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, situated in the village, with a Good rating, and Ely College located 1.67 miles away
Value & comps
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