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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CB5 8LX
Sold STCReduced £10k (−3.3%) on 20 MayListed 556 days
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A well-presented two-bedroom ground floor apartment, ideally situated on Whitehill Road with excellent access to Newmarket Road, Cambridge city centre, and the A14.
The property features a bright and spacious open-plan living and dining area, complete with a breakfast bar—perfect for entertaining.
There are two bedrooms, including a generous double with built-in wardrobe and a versatile single bedroom, ideal for guests or use as a home office.
The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite, including a shower over the bath.
Additional benefits include ample storage, Karndean flooring throughout, electric heating, and an allocated parking space. This property presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers.
Whitehill Road is conveniently located for easy access to Cambridge city centre and the Newmarket Road retail parks, which include Tesco, ALDI, Lidl, and The Gym Group.
Transport links are excellent, with the A14 nearby and the mainline railway station less than two miles away. The Addenbrooke’s Biomedical Campus is within three miles.
Local leisure facilities include the Abbey Leisure Complex, offering a 25-metre swimming pool, gym, and fitness amenities.
The area also benefits from scenic walks, well-regarded schools, and a wide range of shops and services, all within easy reach.
Entrance Hall With built-in store cupboard, Karndean flooring and doors to principal rooms.
Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen 11'9" x 23'11" (3.60m x 7.30m) Bright and airy open plan living arrangement with a range of base and wall units with breakfast bar and integrated hob, oven and extractor fan.
Continuation of Karndean flooring with store cupboards and dual windows to front aspect.
Bedroom One 10'0" x 9'1" (3.07m x 2.79m) Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, and window to rear aspect.
Bedroom Two 6'1" x 10'0" (1.87m x 3.06m) Single bedroom with Karndean flooring and window to rear aspect.
Bathroom 6'2" x 6'9" (1.90m x 2.06m) Three-piece suite comprising a full-length bath with shower over, pedestal sink and WC. Complete with obscured double-glazed window and lino flooring.
Agents Note Council Tax Band: B Local Authority: Cambridge City Council Lease term: 999 years from 29 September 1991 Ground Rent: Peppercorn Service Charge: £1,028.82 per year Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
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