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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · CB23 3PP
No longer listedReduced £45k (−6.5%) on 27 JunListed 186 days
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About
Situated within a popular and prestigious road in the charming village of Caxton is this five-bedroom detached family home “South View”, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for buyers on a 1⁄4 acre plot.
The house is set back from the road and greets you with a beautifully manicured mature landscaped garden both to the front and the rear.
Oil heating supplied throughout via a new boiler and oil tank, with a 10-year guarantee. A highlight of this property is the uninterrupted views of the gorgeous surrounding countryside.
Internally, the property is immaculately presented and has been meticulously renovated throughout by the current owners including having been entirely reconfigured with replumbing and rewiring plus the addition of a two-storey extension in the last 10 years.
Kitchen appliances included a Smeg range cooker and integrated dishwasher, along with a top-of-the range wood burner which is efficient and self-cleaning.
Boasting a host of recent upgrades, the property has also undergone a 2-storey extension.
Ground floor accommodation comprises a large, open-plan lounge/dining space with a modern kitchen and additional utility space.
Bi-fold doors open out into the rear garden allowing an abundance of natural light.
A ground floor WC is also provided along with bedroom five which also serves purpose as a home office for remote workers.
The first floor comprises four well-sized double bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to the master.
The family bathroom is part-tiled and provides a WC, basin with storage beneath, and a separate walk-in shower and bathtub.
Beyond the stunning interiors, the outside space has been thoughtfully landscaped to provide a serene retreat for residents and guests.
A new carport with an EV charger offers convenience for modern living, with further ample parking on the driveway to the front of the property.
The property is situated within the catchment area for Comberton College and is currently owned by a local developer who carried out the remodeling and renovations.
Caxton is a rural village which is located approximately 9 miles west of Cambridge and 7 miles east of St Neots.
The village lies alongside the A1198 between Papworth Everard and Longstowe and offers easy access to the A428.
Caxton is within the catchment area for the outstanding Ofsted rated Bourn Church of England Primary School and pre-school, in addition to the well regarded Comberton Village College, also rated outstanding.
Local amenities include a village hall, the Church of St Andrew and a gastro-pub with a range of incredible brunches, Thai food, cocktails and ales.
In the next village, Cambourne, there are several larger amenities such as a supermarket and petrol station, doctor’s surgery, veterinary practice, many restaurants and food outlets.
EPC Rating: D Location Caxton is a rural village which is located approximately 9 miles west of Cambridge and 7 miles east of St Neots.
The village lies alongside the A1198 between Papworth Everard and Longstowe and offers easy access to the A428.
Caxton is within the catchment area for the outstanding Ofsted rated Bourn Church of England Primary School and pre-school, in addition to the well regarded Comberton Village College, also rated outstanding.
Local amenities include a village hall, the Church of St Andrew and a gastro-pub with a range of incredible brunches, Thai food, cocktails and ales.
In the next village, Cambourne, there are several larger amenities such as a supermarket and petrol station, doctor’s surgery, veterinary practice, many restaurants and food outlets.
Parking - Driveway Parking - Car Port Carport with EV charger
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