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A well-appointed modern three-storey townhouse situated within a highly regarded central City location offering versatile accommodation including five bedrooms, two bathrooms, one en-suite, open plan kitchen/dining room, living room and double garage.
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 door to front aspect. Radiator, built-in storage cupboard, staircase rising to first floor with under stair storage cupboard.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.13 m x 2.92 m (10'3" x 9'7") with double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. BEDROOM THREE 4.27 m x 2.92 m (14'0" x 9'7") with double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM Suite comprising double sized walk-in shower cubicle, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled flooring and heated towel rail.
UTILITY ROOM 3.07 m x 2.12 m (10'1" x 6'11") with single sink unit and drainer, wall mounted gas fired boiler, plumbing for utilities, door leading to garden, tiled flooring and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING with radiator and staircase rising to second floor.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 5.12 m x 4.14 m (16'10" x 13'7") Fitted with a range of matching units, including wall mounted units, base units and drawers.
Inset 1 & 1/4 sink and drainer, fitted fridge freezer, double electric oven, four ring hob with extractor fan above.
Two double glazed windows to rear aspect, two radiators, tiled flooring and double doors opening to living room.
LIVING ROOM 5.19 m x 5.15 m (17'0" x 16'11") with two double glazed windows to front aspect overlooking the green, two radiators, feature fireplace.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING with airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and shelving and additional built-in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE & EN-SUITE 5.16 m x 3.13 m (16'11" x 10'3") with double glazed window to front aspect, radiator and fitted built-in wardrobe.
Door to:- En-suite with tiled shower cubicle, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO 4.19 m x 2.93 m (13'9" x 9'7") with Velux to rear aspect, radiator and fitted built in wardrobe.
BEDROOM FIVE/STUDY 3.14 m x 2.13 m (10'4" x 7'0") with Velux window to rear aspect and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM Suite comprising panel bath with shower attachment, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
EXTERIOR The property benefits from a landscaped south-west facing garden with paved patio, sleeper boards, raised beds and gated access leading to the double garage.
DOUBLE GARAGE 5.55 m x 5.00 m (18'3" x 16'5") AGENTS NOTE Garage is Leasehold with 106 years and a Ground Rent of £50 p.a. paid up to Jan 2027 Management fees for Garage and House Total £646.85 p.a.
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