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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CB6 1DR
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About
A rare opportunity to purchase a detached three bedroom residence with garage and the advantage of no upward chain, in this sought after location just off Lynn Road around one mile from the City centre.
ELY Home to a world famous 900 year old Cathedral, the historic city of Ely lies on the River Great Ouse probably no more than 15 miles from the City of Cambridge.
There is a very good range of shopping facilities within the centre itself including a market which takes place on both Thursdays and Saturdays. A comprehensive range of local schooling is available.
The area boasts a number of sporting facilities including an 18 hole golf course, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and squash club whilst socially there is an excellent variety of pubs and restaurants, including the new Ely Leisure Village featuring a six screen cinema, along with family restaurants and takeaways.
The A10 connects Ely to Cambridge, where the A14 and M11 provide routes to London (70 miles) and the rest of the country.
From Ely's mainline rail station Cambridge can be reached in approximately 17 minutes while London’s Kings Cross and Liverpool Street stations are approximately one hour 15 minutes to the south.
ENTRANCE HALL With double glazed window to front and entrance door with double glazed inset. Staircase rising to first floor, radiator.
Door to; CLOAKROOM Coloured suite comprising low level WC and wash hand basin with tile splashback. Double glazed window and radiator.
SITTING ROOM 5.35 m x 3.79 m (17'7" x 12'5") With double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator.
Fireplace with gas fire sat on a raised marble effect hearth with painted surround and back boiler serving the central heating and hot water systems.
Double glazed doors with glazed insets through to; DINING ROOM 3.01 m x 3.02 m (9'11" x 9'11") With archway to kitchen. Radiator. Door and window to garden room.
KITCHEN 3.30 m x 3.00 m (10'10" x 9'10") With double glazed windows to rear overlooking the garden. Double glazed door to side and shelved pantry-style cupboard.
There are a range of matching wall and base units with inset single drainer sink unit and tiled splashbacks. Plumbing for automatic washing machine, additional appliance space and recess for cooker.
GARDEN ROOM 3.88 m x 1.94 m (12'9" x 6'4") Of glazed construction under a glazed mono pitch roof with double doors to garden. FIRST FLOOR LANDING With double glazed window to side.
Hatch to roof space and radiator. Built-in airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder, two shelves and hanging rail.
BEDROOM ONE 3.33 m x 3.10 m (10'11" x 10'2") With double window to front aspect. Radiator and built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf.
BEDROOM TWO 3.32 m x 3.04 m (10'11" x 10'0") With double window to rear. Built-in single wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 2.85 m x 1.94 m (9'4" x 6'4") With double glazed window to front. Radiator and built-in cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. SHOWER ROOM With double glazed window to rear.
A fully tiled suite comprising corner shower cubicle, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and low-level WC. Chrome finish towel rail/radiator extractor fan.
EXTERIOR The property is set back from the drive behind a front garden which is laid to lawn with several shrubs/perennials.
Adjacent to the house is a driveway which in turn leads to the garage and provides hardstanding for several vehicles.
The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a pathway to one side and borders consisting of a variety of shrubs/perennials.
There is a timber shed and greenhouse and side door giving access to the driveway and front of the property. the garage is of brick construction with up and over door.
Value & comps
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