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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · PE27 3XQ
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# ECO HOME # AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP # SOLAR BATTER SYSTEM INSTALLED # Extended three bedroom semi-detached home located in the popular central position of 'The Pound' in St Ives, an easy walk to the town centre, all local schools and the guided busway to Cambridge.
The accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, 17' living room, open plan kitchen/dining room opening to the garden with bi-folding doors, downstairs bathroom and three generous bedrooms on the first floor.
To the front is a generous area of lawn with a driveway and off road parking for 4/5 cars, the REAR GARDEN IS SOUTH FACING with multiple patio seating areas and GARAGE AND WORKSHOP.
The property has been fitted with a full solar and battery system which is served by the air source heat pump making this a very economical property.
This is a great family property with excellent social space linking seamlessly to the garden.
ST IVES LOCATION Set on the banks of the River Great Ouse, St Ives is a highly sought-after market town offering a blend of historic charm and modern convenience.
The town features a vibrant centre with a range of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, alongside attractive riverside walks and green spaces.
Well connected to Cambridge via the Guided Busway and with excellent road links nearby, St Ives is popular with commuters, families and professionals alike.
Its mix of character properties, modern homes and strong community atmosphere make it one of Cambridgeshire's most desirable places to live.
GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL LIVING ROOM 17' 5" max x 10' 1" KITCHEN AREA 12' 2" x 9' 5" DINING AREA 16' 7" x 8' 00" BATHROOM FIRST FLOOR LANDING BEDROOM ONE 12' 3" x 9' 9" BEDROOM TWO 10' 4" x 10' 1" BEDROOM THREE 9' 5" x 7' 6" OUTSIDE FRONT The front of the property is open plan and laid to a large area of lawn with a paved driveway leading to the property and to the side of the house.
Block paved area to front with flower borders. Double wrought iron gates giving access to the side of the property and to the entrance door.
Bin storage area, external electric socket, electric car charger and outside tap. Wrought iron gates giving access to rear garden.
REAR The rear garden is south facing, enclosed by timber fencing and laid mainly to lawn, The garden is a generous size and includes three patio seating areas, one to the near side of the property, another in front of the garage and a shaded area towards the end of the garden.
Mature flower and shrub borders, electric external socket, metal storage shed, door to side of garage for access.
GARAGE AND WORKSHOP The garage (16' 9" x 11' 4") is brick built with flat roof, power and light connected, electric roller shutter door to front, window and door to side.
The workshop is a separate area at the rear of the garage (11' 3" x 6' 03") with window to side, power and light connected.
AGENTS NOTES -Solar Panels & Battery storage system -Air Source Heat pump through Octopus Energy Fitted 18 months ago -Council tax band C -South facing garden -Electric Car Charger NOTES TO PURCHASER THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT.
THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS.
NEITHER WELLINGTONWISE NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
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