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A 3-bedroom detached house in CB7 5XE.

Mereside, Soham, CB7 5XE

3-bedroom detached house · CB7 5XE

1,669 sq ft2 baths

Asking

£425,000

For saleListed 1 day

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Cheffins are pleased to market this well presented family home located in the property village of Soham.

Accommodation comprises of entrance hall, cloakroom, study, living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, separate utility, together with 3 double bedrooms to the first floor with an ensuite to bedroom 1 and a family bathroom.

Outside the property benefits with ample parking to the front by block paved driveway whilst the rear offers a low maintenance, patioed, garden with stairs rising to elevated decking area.

To appreciate what's on offer, viewings are highly recommended. Entrance Hall With door to front, storage cupboard.

Cloakroom Fitted with a two-piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, frosted window to front, radiator. Study With window to front, radiator.

Living / Dining Room With windows to rear, sliding doors to side, two radiators, stairs rising to first floor.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room Fitted with a range of base and wall units, cupboards and drawers with quartz work surfaces over, integrated five-ringed gas hob, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, breakfast bar, oven and grill, window to rear, door providing access to the garden.

Utility Room Fitted with a range of base and wall units with work surfaces over, integrated sink with mixer tap over, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall mounted combi boiler, fuse box.

First Floor Landing With loft hatch, airing cupboard housing the pressurised hot water tank. Bedroom 1 With Velux window, window to rear, radiator, built-in wardrobes. Door leading to...

Ensuite Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, heated towel rail, Velux window.

Bedroom 2 With Velux window, window to rear, radiator, storage to the eaves, wardrobe. Ebdroom 3 With window to front, radiator, built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, side panelled bath with heated towel rail, Velux window.

Outside The front offers a block paved driveway for ample parking whilst the rear offers a low maintenance, patioed garden with raised beddings, timber framed shed, gated side access and stairs rising to elevated decking area.

Viewing Arrangements Strictly by appointment with the Agents.

Key information

Price per sq ft

£255/sq ft

Based on 1,669 sq ft (155 sq m)

Floor area

1,669 sq ft (155 sq m)

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Council tax band

Band D

Estimated ~£1,800/year

Tenure

Freehold

Local authority

East Cambridgeshire

District

County

Cambridgeshire County

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Listing timeline

First listedListed at £425,00023 Oct 2026

Still activeDay 1 on marketToday

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