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See our Melbourn location description below. Property Insight An extended and detached 5-bedroom detached family home set on a cul-de-sac in the highly popular village of Melbourn.
This well-presented property enjoys close proximity to Melbourn Science Park, with a large lounge, an open-plan kitchen/dining room, a utility room, a cloakroom WC, a partly converted garage which has become a gym, 5 well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, 2 en-suites, an enclosed rear garden, and driveway parking.
On approach, this property enjoys a tidy and well-maintained frontage, with plenty of space for potted plants, parking and gated side access to the rear.
Inside, the entrance hallway is bright, welcoming and nicely decorated, alluding to the high standard seen throughout.
It enjoys wood flooring, pendant lighting, space for coats and shoes, stairs to the first floor, and doors through to the downstairs living space.
The lounge is an excellent size, benefiting from a window to the front, double French doors to the rear garden, stylish decor, wood flooring, sconce and inset lighting, and ample space for a variety of lounge and storage furniture.
The kitchen/dining room is an open-plan and welcoming space, designed nicely with a range of modern base and wall units, composite worktops, inset spotlights, wood flooring, a range cooker and extractor fan, an integrated dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine, and space for a large dining setting and storage furniture.
The utility room provides further storage, access to the garden, access to a cloakroom WC, and space for large laundry appliances.
A door also leads through to the partially converted garage, where the current owners have created a gym. This could be used in a variety of ways, including a home office space if desired.
Upstairs, to the first floor, this attractive property continues to offer incredibly generous accommodation, including 5 well-proportioned bedrooms, excellent integrated storage and wardrobe space, and a family bathroom comprising a bath with an overhead shower, a WC and a hand wash basin.
The primary bedroom is particularly generous and enjoys a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bath and shower room, while the second bedroom also enjoys its own en-suite shower room.
Outside, to the rear, the landscaped garden is a very good size, fully enclosed by fencing and offering a truly lovely space to relax after a busy day.
It is laid mainly to lawn with paved patio areas, perfect to place garden furniture, enjoy meals al fresco and entertain visitors.
There are raised flower borders on either side of the lawn, full of plants, trees and shrubs, and to the very back of the garden, there is access to a large shed.
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Location - melbourn Melbourn is a large English parish village, nestled in the far southwest of Cambridgeshire, just 3 miles from the town of Royston and 11 miles from the city of Cambridge.
The village has enjoyed a long history of occupation, stemming from the presence of springs and the River Mel, rising at Melbourn Bury.
The river is particularly attractive because it is often clear and shallow, displaying chalk and gravel through its glittering water.
There are many countryside walks to enjoy, including several ancient trackways that cross through the parish.
Melbourn is a bustling village, full of life, and offers residents all the amenities they could possibly need, including two village shops, a pharmacy, a doctor's and dentist surgery, two traditional village pubs, butchers, garage, the highly regarded Sheene Mill restaurant and hotel, as well as a spa just opposite.
There are a number of parks and endless groups and clubs for all age groups. In terms of schooling, you have a number of pre-school options, a primary and secondary school within the village.
There are three churches, including the All Saints' Church, which dates back to the 13th Century and offers regular services and activities for residents.
The village's proximity to Royston means that residents have access to the town's many other amenities, such as the mainline train station offering regular fast services to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross.
There is also a leisure centre, sports clubs, dentist's surgeries, and highly-regarded schools for all ages.
Also, from Melbourn, you can pick up the train line from the neighbouring village of Meldreth, and this is even within walking distance.
The A1M and M11 are within a 20-minute drive via the A10/A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30-minutes away.
If you are looking for the benefits of a town while in a countryside location, we recommend visiting Melbourn to find your forever home. EPC Rating: C
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