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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · CB22 3AR
No longer listedListed 200 days
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About
A rare opportunity to acquire a cleverly extended semi-detached home, offering spacious and highly versatile accommodation throughout, set within a sought-after village location with excellent access to local amenities, Cambridge and key commuter routes.
The property has been thoughtfully enhanced to create a superb balance of practical living space and open-plan design, centred around an impressive kitchen and dining area that opens onto a private and mature rear garden.
The ground floor is both welcoming and functional, beginning with an entrance hall leading to a well-proportioned study at the front of the property, ideal for home working or a quiet retreat.
A useful boot room and cloakroom sit just beyond, adding to the practicality of the layout.
The main sitting room provides a cosy yet spacious setting, complete with a woodburning stove, and flows seamlessly through to a bright and airy family room.
At the heart of the home is a stunning open-plan kitchen and dining space, designed for modern living and entertaining, featuring a vaulted ceiling and direct access to the garden.
This area benefits from underfloor heating throughout, enhancing comfort year-round. The kitchen is well-equipped with integrated appliances including a built-in oven and microwave.
A separate utility room sits just off the kitchen, providing additional storage and keeping everyday tasks neatly out of sight.
Upstairs, the first floor offers well-balanced accommodation with five bedrooms.
The principal bedroom enjoys views over the rear garden and benefits from built-in storage and a private ensuite shower room.
The remaining bedrooms are all generously sized and versatile, ideal for family living, guests or further workspace if required.
A well-appointed family bathroom serves the additional bedrooms, with the added benefit of underfloor heating in the bathrooms for extra comfort.
Outside, the property is approached via a gated front garden, screened by mature hedging which provides a good degree of privacy.
The rear garden is a particularly attractive feature, offering a generous and established space that is mainly laid to lawn with a large patio area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Mature planting, trees and well-stocked borders create a peaceful setting, while additional features such as a greenhouse, outbuildings and a shed with power and lighting enhance its practicality.
To the rear, a gravelled parking area provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles, along with an electric car charging point, and is accessed via a shared driveway.
Babraham is a popular South Cambridgeshire village offering a strong community feel and good local amenities, set just 6 miles south of Cambridge.
It provides excellent transport links via the A11 and M11, with easy access to London (around 50 miles), while nearby Whittlesford Parkway railway station (approx.
3 miles) offers direct rail services.
The village is also conveniently located for Saffron Walden (7 miles), Royston (12 miles) and Newmarket (13 miles), making it ideal for commuters and those seeking a balance of rural living and accessibility.
EPC Rating: D Parking - Off Street
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