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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · PE29 1XF
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About
9 Barn Close is an attractive and well-proportioned family home, constructed in the mid-1980s and occupying a pleasant position within the popular Birds Estate.
The property is approached via a private driveway providing off-road parking, with gated access leading to the rear garden.
Westerly facing, the garden is ideally positioned to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. Typical of homes from this era, the accommodation is generously proportioned throughout.
A central entrance hallway leads to a spacious living room, with an open doorway flowing through to the dining room, where French doors open directly onto the rear garden.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and appliances, complemented by tiled surrounds, and enjoys views over the rear garden.
A door provides direct access to the garage, which is approximately one-and-a-half length and offers excellent potential for conversion.
Subject to the necessary consents, this could create a larger kitchen, separate utility room or additional living accommodation, as has been successfully achieved in a number of similar homes within the locality.
A ground-floor WC completes the accommodation on this level.
Upstairs, the property offers excellent accommodation for a modern family, comprising four bedrooms, an en-suite shower room and a separate family bathroom.
The Birds Estate is an established and popular residential area comprising an attractive mix of homes.
It is particularly well placed for commuters, with quick and convenient access to the A14 and A1 road networks, providing connections both north and south.
Cambridge is approximately a 30-minute drive away, while the railway station-around a 15-minute cycle ride from the property-offers fast services to London King’s Cross in under 50 minutes.
Gross Internal Floor Area The Gross Internal Floor Area is approximately 990 sq.ft / 91 sq.metres.
Entrance Hall A composite door to the front brings you into the hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and a window to the side.
Living Room (5.14m x 3.18m) A spacious living room with a feature fireplace and a large window to the front with an open doorway to the dining room, laid with solid wood flooring.
Dining Room (3.58m x 2.59m) A formal dining room with French doors into the rear garden, open into the living room, laid with solid wood flooring.
Kitchen (3.55m x 2.47m) Fitted with a range of contemporary units, granite effect worktop space and appliances including a five ring gas hob with extractor over, eye level electric oven and grill, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with a drainer, plumbing for a washing machine, plumbing for a dishwasher.
A window overlooks the rear garden, there is a door to the garage and the gas fired boiler is sited in the corner. WC (1.51m x 0.84m) Fitted with a two piece.
Landing Serving the first floor with loft access and a handy airing cupboard, ideal for storing towels and linen.
Principal Bedroom (4.12m x 2.98m) A spacious double bedroom with a window to the front and built-in bedroom furniture.
En-Suite Shower Room (2.2m x 1.6m) Fitted with a contemporary three piece suite comprising shower cubicle with independent shower over, close coupled WC and a wash hand basin with vanity storage.
Tiles surrounds, heated towel rail and an obscure window to the side. Bedroom Two (3.9m x 2.6m) A large double bedroom with a roof window to the rear letting plenty of light in.
Bedroom Three (3.02m x 2.93m) A double bedroom with a window to the rear. Bedroom Four (2.51m x 2.15m) A fourth bedroom, study or nursery with a window to the front.
Bathroom (2.12m x 1.69m) Fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer shower attachment over, close coupled WC and a wash hand basin with an obscure window to the rear.
Tiled surrounds, tiled flooring and a chrome heated towel rail.
Garage (6.74m x 2.56m) A one and a half length garage with an up and over door to the front, door to the kitchen and further door to the rear garden.
Power, lighting and the potential for conversion (subject to consent) into a larger kitchen or utility room.
Location Well established within the highly sought-after Birds Estate in Huntingdon, the property is ideally positioned for excellent transport links, with convenient access to both the A14 and A1 road networks.
A guided bus stop providing connections towards Cambridge is also within walking distance.
The area is well served by a wide selection of state and independent schools, catering for all age groups within a 20-mile radius.
Huntingdon itself offers an excellent range of amenities, including independent shops, major supermarkets and retail outlets, together with a variety of leisure and recreational facilities.
For commuters, Huntingdon Railway Station, is within cycling distance and provides regular services to London King’s Cross, with journey times of under an hour.
Services The Property is heated via gas central heating and served by mains drainage, water and electricity.
External Approached via a driveway to the front with gated access, accessible both sides, to the rear garden, which enjoys a westerly facing orientation capturing the daytime to evening sun, perfect for enjoying sunsets.
The garden is to the main lawned with raised flower and shrub borders and a large decked seating area.
Agents Notes These particulars whilst believed to be correct at time of publishing should be used as a guide only.
The measurements taken are approximate and supplied as a general guidance to the dimensions, exact measurements should be taken before any furniture or fixtures are purchased.
Please note that Oliver James Property Sales and Lettings has not tested the services or any of the appliances at the property and as such we recommend that any interested parties arrange their own survey prior to completing a purchase Money Laundering Regulations In order to progress a sale, Oliver James will require proof of identity, address and finance.
This can be provided by means of passport or photo driving licence along with a current utility bill or Inland Revenue correspondence.
This is necessary for each party in joint purchases and is required by Oliver James to satisfy laws on Money Laundering.
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