3-bedroom detached house · CB5 8XT
Listing removedListed 56 days · slow let
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About
A newly built, three bedroom unfurnished detached house located in the new Marleigh development positioned off Newmarket Road, east of the City Centre in the Fen Ditton area.
Within walking distance of Cambridge North Train Station.
Sab are pleased to present this newly built, three bedroom property located in the new Marleigh development positioned off Newmarket Road, east of the City centre. Unfurnished property.
Location Marleigh is located 3 miles east of the city centre within easy reach of villages, as well as transport links.
Marleigh is well connected to the city centre, it offers an enhanced cycling and walking path. Cycle Route 51 is a traffic free ride through Ditton Meadows and along the River Cam to Midsummer Common.
Regular bus routes along with a park and ride option. Good road networks with easy access to the A14 and M11. Entrance hallway Large entrance to the front of the property leading to the ground floor.
Under stairs storage cupboard. Cloakroom Tiled with hand basin and WC. Kitchen Modern fully fitted kitchen with grey wall and base units and white worktop.
Integrated appliances to include oven, hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Lounge/ dining room Spacious and bright open plan area with hard wooden flooring and doors to garden.
Stairs & landing Carpeted with storage cupboard housing air source heat pump. Bedroom 1 Good size double bedroom with built in wardrobe and en-suite.
Ensuite to bedroom 1 Tiled modern suite with walk in shower cubicle, hand basin, toilet, heated towel rail and large fitted mirror.
Bedroom 2 Good size double bedroom with carpet to the rear of the house. Bedroom 3 Single sized bedroom with carpet.
Bathroom Modern, tiled suite with shower over bath, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. Heating Under floor heating throughout the ground floor. First floor is heated by the air source heat pump.
Parking Off street parking to driveway for 2 cars including electric charging point. Garden Rear garden mainly laid to lawn with patio area and shed.
Utilities Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax. Mains electricity supply. Mains water and sewerage.
There is Full Fibre broadband connection to this property - speed strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom.
There is mobile phone signal coverage to this property - signal strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom.
Notes No smokers Some pets may not be allowed No sharers. Pets may be permitted subject to landlord approval.
Any request to keep a pet will be considered reasonably and in accordance with legislation. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor.
Local area information Fen Ditton is a village which makes up part of South Cambridgeshire district and lies at the northeast edge of the city.
Famously known for The Bumps, an annual rowing race held on the east bank of the River Cam which runs alongside the village.
There are also two public houses, a studio and gallery, Kingsely Park, a Farm Shop, cricket and football teams who play their home games at Fen Ditton Recreation Ground.
For Schools in the area there is Fen Ditton Primary School and for older children the catchment is Bottisham Village College.
The village is on the road from Cambridge to Clayhithe and close to junction 34 of the A14. The nearest railway stations are Cambridge North (3 mile drive or 1 mile walk) and Waterbeach (3.5 miles).
With easy access to Newmarket (12 miles) and Cambridge City Centre (3.5 miles)
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