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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CB4 2HF
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About
FULL DESCRIPTION A spacious detached family home situated on a generous plot on this popular residential road to the north of the city and benefitting from off-road parking, a single garage and a generous south west facing garden.
It is in the catchment area for poular Chesterton Community College and is a convenient location for easy access to the Science Park, Cambridge North Station and the Guided Bus that takes you to Addenbrookes Hospital and the Biomedical complex.
It also benefits from excellent access to the A14 and M11. Living accommodation is very versatile and the property is offered with no upward chain; internal viewing is strongly recommended.
HALLWAY Double panelled radiator, stairs to first floor, coving to ceiling, under stairs storage cupboard, dado rail.
LIVING ROOM 13' 9" x 10' 3" (4.21m x 3.14m) Double glazed window to front aspect, double panelled radiator, gas fire with marble surround, hearth and mantlepiece.
Sliding doors open to: DINING ROOM 18' 10" x 9' 10" (5.75m x 3.0m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, double panelled radiator, single panelled radiator, coving to ceiling.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 1" x 18' 11" (4.0m x 5.78m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces over, one and half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit, integrated five burner gas hob, electric oven, extractor fan, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine, gas boiler.
REAR LOBBY Door to rear.
SHOWER ROOM Obscured double glazed window to side aspect, double panelled radiator, shower cubicle housing electric shower, low level wc, pedestal mounted wash hand basin, fully tiled, ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan.
CONSERVATORY 9' 1" x 7' 7" (2.79m x 2.33m) Double glazed construction, double panelled radiator, ceramic tiled floor.
LANDING Access to fully boarded loft via pull down ladder, single panelled radiator, dado rail, coving to ceiling, storage cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE 12' 1" x 11' 8" (3.69m x 3.57m) Double glazed window to front aspect, double panelled radiator, coving to ceiling, dado rail, fitted storage cupboard.
BEDROOM TWO 9' 10" x 8' 10" (3.0m x 2.71m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, double panelled radiator, coving to ceiling, double fitted wardrobe.
BEDROOM THREE 11' 7" x 7' 11" (3.55m x 2.42m) Double glazed window to front aspect, single panelled radiator, double fitted wardrobe, built in storage cupboard, dado rail, coving to ceiling.
BEDROOM FOUR 11' 9" x 8' 9" (3.6m x 2.68m) Double glazed window to front aspect, single panelled radiator, double fitted wardrobe and drawers, coving to ceiling.
BEDROOM FIVE 8' 9" x 7' 11" (2.69m x 2.42m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, single panelled radiator, double fitted wardrobe and drawers, coving to ceiling.
BOX ROOM 7' 7" x 5' 11" (2.32m x 1.82m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, single panelled radiator, double fitted wardrobe, dado rail, coving to ceiling.
BATHROOM Obscured double glazed window to rear aspect, heated towel rail, side panelled bath with shower over, pedestal mounted wash hand basin, low level wc, airing cupboard, fully tiled walls, coving to ceiling.
REAR GARDEN Mainly laid to lawn, enclosed panelled fencing, raised flower and shrub borders, patio area, garden shed with power and lighting, gated pedestrian access, outside tap.
FRONT GARDEN Block paved and providing off street parking, enclosed brick wall and hedging.
GARAGE Electric remote control up and over door, double glazed window to side aspect, power and lighting connected.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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