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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CB24 6ZH
For saleReduced £10k (−5%) on 5 AugListed 130 days
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Summary A particularly well-presented and updated one-bedroom second floor apartment, situated within a popular development and offered with no upward chain.
Ideally located for excellent access to the Cambridge Science Park and Cambridge North Railway Station.
Description A particularly well-presented and updated one-bedroom second floor apartment, set within a popular development and offered with no upward chain.
Ideally located for excellent access to the Cambridge Science Park and Cambridge North Railway Station, the property is well suited to first-time buyers and investors alike.
The accommodation is accessed via a well-maintained communal entrance hall with stairs rising to the first and second floors.
Internally, the apartment features a private entrance hall leading to a bright and comfortable living room, a fitted kitchen, a double bedroom and a bathroom.
Externally there is a car parking area to the front of the block, with a larger car park located to the rear with two designated spaces.
The property also benefits from a communal bin store, bike store and communal garden.
Location - Milton is a well-placed village located approximately three miles north of Cambridge, offering excellent access to the Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge North Railway Station, and major road links including the A14 and A10, providing convenient routes towards Ely and beyond.
The village provides a range of local amenities, including pubs, takeaways, and shopping facilities such as a Tesco supermarket and a selection of independent shops.
Milton Country Park lies on the outskirts of the village, offering attractive woodland walks and scenic paths around its lake, ideal for leisure and recreation.
Location Milton village lies about three miles north of Cambridge with easy access to the Science Park, Cambridge North Railway Station, A14 and A10 main road to Ely.
There are local facilities including pubs, takeaways and shopping includes a Tesco supermarket plus other small village shops.
The Milton Country Park is situated on the outskirts of the village and offers superb woodland walks around a lake.
Accommodation - Communal Entrance Hall The property is accessed via a communal entrance hall serving the ground, first, and second floors.
This particular apartment is situated on the second floor and offers accommodation comprising: Entrance Hall There is a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, along with access to the loft space.
There is a security entry phone system. Wall mounted elctric heater. Vinyll flooring.
Doors lead to: Living Room The living area features a Upvc double glazed window to the side aspect, along with TV and telephone points.
Newly fitted carpet and a wall-mounted electric heater, the space opens through to: Kitchen The kitchen is fitted with a range of eye and base level units with work surfaces over, incorporating a stainless steel sink unit set beneath a Upvc double glazed window to rear aspect.
There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for additional appliances, along with an electric cooker point and extractor hood over. Double Bedroom with Upvc double glazed window.
Wall mounted electric panel heater. Newly fitted carpet. Bathroom The bathroom is newly fitted with a low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with shower over.
There are tiled surrounds, an opaque double glazed window, and an extractor fan. Vinyl flooring. Upvc opaque double glazed window.
Outside There is a small parking area to the front of the block, with a larger car park located to the rear with two designated parking spaces.
The property also benefits from a communal garden area, bin store and bike store. Agents Notes The property benefits from a lease extension with 961 years remaining.
The lease comes with the benefit of a share of the freehold meaning that there is no ground rent to pay.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
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Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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