4-bedroom detached house · CB24 3BG
Sold STCReduced £50k (−11.1%) on 24 SepListed 136 days
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About
One of just two detached homes constructed in 2008, this detached family home is available to purchase with no onward chain and is located along Cambridge Road, Oakington.
Set back from the road, this four-bedroom family home falls within the catchment of the popular Impington Village College and occupies a generous plot approaching 0.14 acres.
To the ground floor the property comprises an entrance hall with wrap around stairs to the first floor, storage below and a utility room adjoining.
The property has two bedrooms to the ground floor each facing the front, and these are served by a fully tiled family bathroom suite with a panelled bath with mixer tap, a low-level WC and a pedestal sink basin.
Facing the rear of the property is an impressive living room/dining room which measures 24.9ft in length and has triple aspect windows drawing in large levels of natural light.
Off the living area is a kitchen with shaker style cabinetry at both base level and eye level and integrated appliances which include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a double oven and four ring gas hob with extractor above.
To the first floor is a generous landing space with a large Velux window above, built in cupboards and offers space for a small desk to utilise the space as a small study.
Off the landing are two generous bedrooms, each with built in storage to the eaves.
Serving these two bedrooms is a further bathroom suite with a ‘P’ shaped bath, shower above, low level WC and pedestal sink basin.
Externally, to the front of the property is a shared driveway off Cambridge Road, this is then gravelled and provides parking for at least two vehicles to the front of the property.
The rear garden is fully enclosed and is accessible on both sides of the property.
The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a large hedgerow to one side and a patio area accessible off the sliding doors from the Living Room.
Location Oakington is a much-admired villages just 5 miles north of Cambridge on the fringe of open countryside and with excellent local facilities available.
The Guided Busway with adjoining cycle path (running from Huntingdon Railway Station, through neighbouring Histon, to Trumpington Park & Ride) is less than a 5 minute walk from the property, and provides a direct link to Cambridge City Centre and of course the University; both Cambridge Railway Stations; the Science Park; and Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
The A14, M11 and A1 are also within easy reach.
The property falls within the catchment area of the highly sought after Impington Village College (Ofstead rated ‘outstanding’ and recently voted Sunday Times Comprehensive School of the Year).
Oakington CofE Primary School is rated ‘good’, and nearby Histon offers two ‘outstanding’ primaries to choose from; whilst Busy Bees Nursery in Westwick is also rated ‘outstanding’.
In the village there is a large garden centre with café, a convenience store with post office, and a public house.
The highly-regarded Longhorn Farmshop is very nearby, and three golf clubs are within a few minutes’ drive, as is Histon with its many pubs, shops, cafes and other services.
Within walking distance are Northstowe Lakes, and multiple public footpaths across beautiful farmland. Tenure Freehold Services Mains services connected include; gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Statutory Authorities South Cambridgeshire District Council Council tax band-e Fixtures And Fittings Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.
Viewing Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris
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About 30, Cambridge Road, Oakington, Cambridge
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