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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SG8 6ED
For saleListed 37 days
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Summary Description A beautifully presented and substantially extended five bedroom detached home offering approximately 2,144 sq. ft.
of versatile family accommodation, together with a double garage and generous parking.
Detailed Description A substantially extended and beautifully presented five bedroom detached family home occupying an attractive position within this sought after South Cambridgeshire village.
The well planned accommodation extends to approximately 2,144 sq. ft., arranged over two floors, and has been thoughtfully enhanced to create a superb family home ideally suited to modern living.
The accommodation centres around a spacious re-fitted kitchen/dining room, complemented by a utility room, separate living room, and an impressive garden room overlooking the rear garden.
The first floor provides five well proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a re fitted en-suite shower room, together with a modern family bathroom.
Furthermore, the property benefits from ample driveway parking, a double garage, and a private rear garden.
Location The Moor is situated within the highly regarded South Cambridgeshire village of Melbourn, located approximately 10 miles south-west of Cambridge and around 3 miles north of Royston.
Transport connectivity is a key feature of the location. Meldreth railway station, situated approximately 1.2 miles away, provides regular direct rail services to Cambridge and London King's Cross.
The nearby A10 and A505 provide convenient road access to Cambridge, Royston, and the wider motorway network, including the M11 and A1(M).
Melbourn benefits from a comprehensive range of local amenities, including shops, public houses, cafés, a pharmacy, healthcare facilities, and a village hub providing a variety of community services and leisure activities.
The village also benefits from nearby employment opportunities, including Melbourn Science Park, whilst Cambridge's internationally renowned science, technology, academic, and biomedical sectors are within easy reach.The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation, with a network of footpaths and bridleways linking the village to neighbouring settlements and the wider Cambridgeshire landscape.
Educational provision is well regarded, with Melbourn Primary School serving the village and secondary education available at the well respected Melbourn Village College.
A wide selection of highly regarded independent schools can also be found within Cambridge, including The Perse School, St Faith's, The Leys School, and Stephen Perse Foundation.
Accommodation Ground floor Entrance hallway With entrance door, integral storage cupboard, Karndean wood effect flooring, stairs to the first floor, sliding door to guest cloakroom, open to kitchen breakfast room Kitchen breakfast room With window to the front and rear aspect, bespoke fitted kitchen with range of eye and base level units, granite counter with inset sink and a half with drainer and chrome mixer tap over, integrated appliances including four ring electric induction hob, chest level double oven, dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer, breakfast bar, Karndean wood effect flooring, open to garden room, double door to sitting room, door to utility room Utility room With window to the rear aspect, counter with inset sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, space for freestanding fridge freezer, eye and base level units, full height cupboard, Karndean wood effect flooring, door to garden, door to double garage Sitting room With windows to the front aspect, bespoke fitted carpentry with mixture of shelves and low level cupboards, wood burning stove with stone hearth Garden room With Velux windows over, bifold doors opening to patio seating area, French doors to the garden, Karndean wood effect flooring Guest cloakroom With window to the side aspect, low level wc with eco flush button, wall mounted wash basin with chrome mixer tap, part tiled walls, Karndead wood effect flooring First floor Landing With window to the side aspect, loft access via hatch, integral cupboard housing hot water cylinder, doors to Principal bedroom With window to the front and side aspect, fitted wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, door to En-suite shower room With Velux window, contemporary suite comprising low level wc with hidden cistern and eco flush button, vanity unit with inset wash basin and chrome mixer tap over and corner shower with glass and chrome sliding doors, part tiled walls, heated towel rail, wood effect flooring Bedroom two With window to the rear aspect Bedroom three With window to the rear aspect, fitted wardrobes, door to bedroom four Bedroom four With window to the front aspect, loft access via hatch, door to bedroom three Bedroom five With window to the rear aspect Family bathroom With window to the rear aspect, contemporary suite comprising; low level wc with hidden cistern, vanity unit with inset basin with chrome mixer tap over, panelled bath with drencher head shower over, heated towel rail, part tiled walls, wood effect flooring Outside The front of the property is enclosed by a mature hedgerow and fencing, with an opening leading to a generous gravel driveway providing parking for up to three vehicles.
An attractive raised sleeper bed stocked with a variety of planting enhances the frontage, whilst a pathway leads from the driveway to the entrance door and double garage.
The fully enclosed rear garden enjoys a desirable southerly aspect and wraps around the property, creating a variety of attractive outdoor spaces.
The garden features a generous patio seating area with pergola, together with mature hedgerows, established shrubs, and trees providing a high degree of privacy.
Additional benefits include a storage shed, greenhouse, and a useful store room/workshop. Practical features include external lighting, power points, an outside tap, and gated side access.
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