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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · CB23 8TW
Under offerListed 155 days
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About
The Property: Kitchen/breakfast room, shower room, living/dining room, two bedrooms, private patio, communal garden, garage Nestled in the middle of a terrace of three similar properties, 130 The Spinney is a delightful and comfortable home providing independence and privacy as well as the convenience and assurance of warden assistance if required.
The management company provide gardening, general building maintenance including doors, windows, fences, garages, brickwork, painting woodwork.
A storm porch covers the front door into the entrance hall giving access to all the rooms.
The kitchen to the front has tiled flooring, a range of attractive floor standing and wall mounted fitted cupboards and drawers, tiled splashback, electric ceramic hob, oven, sink and drainer, with space for washing machine and fridge-freezer.
There is ample room for a table chairs. The living/dining room to the rear of the property is spacious and bright with French doors out to the private patio and communal garden.
The larger bedroom looks over the patio garden and includes a fitted wardrobe, and the second bedroom is to the front.
The level access shower room with tiled floor includes accessibility adaptations, large shower and screen, heated towel rail, large fitted wall mirror, w.c. and basin.
Outside: At the front a path runs across a lawn, with mature shrubs and borders, up to the front door. The garage is within a small block close to the property.
The private patio at the back of the property benefits from a sun-shade awning.
The communal garden, shared between the three neighbouring properties, is attractive with mature shrubs and securely enclosed with fences and gate. It is well maintained by the management company.
A path runs behind the garden along to the Recreation Ground.
Location: The flourishing village of Bar Hill, 4 miles north west of Cambridge, is just off the A14 at junction 25, with easy access to M11, A428 and A1.
The facilities and amenities in the village include a Tesco Extra superstore, a variety of shops, restaurants, pet store, doctor's surgery, dentist, pharmacy, library, primary school, hotel with golf course and spa, recreation grounds, sports and social clubs.
General: Services - Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
Tenure - Leasehold with new 99 year lease activated at point of sale Service charge per month - 2026: £265.58 Managing company: Anchor (warden available weekdays 8.30am-1.30pm and on call out-of-hours via the emergency pull chord; garden and grounds maintenance; building repairs; building insurance; arranging monthly coffee mornings for residents of retirement bungalows).
Local Authority - South Cambridgeshire District Council Council Tax Band B (2026/27 - £1974.88) Agent's note: we would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only.
A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances and fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate.
If floor plans are included, they are for guidance only and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.
If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
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