3-bedroom house · CB24 6DG
For saleReduced £25k (−5.3%) on 10 OctListed 106 days
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About
A charming detached three bedroom Victorian cottage, in need of some sympathetic improvement and updating, with a new honeycomb roof installed less than a year ago, occupying a desirable position within the heart of the ever popular village of Milton.
The property enjoys versatile and well proportioned accommodation throughout together with an exceptionally private, mature rear garden and off street parking.
Conveniently positioned for excellent access into Cambridge, the Science Park, Cambridge North Railway Station and the A14, the property represents an ideal purchase for a wide variety of buyers.
Entrance Porch Panel glazed entrance door leading into the entrance porch with herringbone style wood effect laminate flooring, radiator and double glazed windows to both the front and side aspects.
Panel glazed door leading through into: Sitting Room A welcoming reception room centred around a wood burning stove with painted timber mantel and enclosed tiled hearth.
Exposed timber beam, staircase rising to the first floor with useful understairs storage cupboard, double panel radiator, double glazed windows to both the front and rear aspects and an opening leading through into the kitchen dining room.
Kitchen/Dining Room Fitted with a comprehensive range of both wall and base mounted storage cupboards and drawers beneath stone effect roll top work surfaces incorporating a porcelain style sink with mixer tap and drainer.
Integrated four ring gas hob with tiled splashback and extractor canopy above, integrated electric oven, integrated concealed fridge freezer and space and plumbing for a washing machine.
Wood effect flooring, wall mounted gas fired combination boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, double panel radiator, double glazed windows to both the front and rear aspects and a panel glazed door providing direct access to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing Split level landing with Velux roof window, radiator, loft access hatch and doors leading to the respective accommodation.
Principal Bedroom Double glazed window to the front aspect and radiator. Bedroom Two Double glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.
Bedroom Three Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and radiator.
Bathroom Comprising a three piece suite including a panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, concealed dual flush WC and hand wash basin with tiled splashback.
Wood effect flooring, extractor fan and obscured double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Outside To the rear, the property enjoys an exceptionally private and beautifully established garden arranged over several levels.
Immediately adjoining the house is a generous paved terrace providing an excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Concrete steps rise to a slate pathway bordered by timber sleepers, with barked planting beds to either side containing mature rose bushes, established shrubs and planting.
The garden is further enhanced by mature fig and apple trees, whilst the whole is enclosed by timber fencing with gated side access returning to the front of the property.
To the front, the property is approached via a dropped kerb leading onto a gravel driveway providing off street parking for one vehicle.
Mature planting and an established tree provide an excellent degree of privacy from Butt Lane.
Value & comps
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