3-bedroom house · CB4 1UB
For saleReduced £25k (−5%) on 26 SepListed 143 days
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About
A three bedroom, semi-detached property situated in this convenient location, less than half a mile from the river Cam and Cambridge North Railway Station and a 10 minute cycle ride to Cambridge Science Park with full planning permission for a part two-storey and part single storey side and rear extension.
City Centre 2 miles, A14 1.75 miles, Science Park 1 mile, Cambridge North Railway Station 0.5 of a mile (distances are approximate).
1 Mays Way is constructed with brick elevations under a tiled roof and features well proportioned accommodation.
The property is available with no onward chain and has been well maintained providing a ready to move into option.
Mays Way is situated just off Kings Hedges Road and at the top of Chesterton High Street, about 2 miles to the north east of Cambridge city centre.
The property is within easy reach of the Science Park and Business Park, along with Cambridge North Railway Station with regular services to London's Kings Cross, Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport.
The River Cam and Midsummer Common and Stourbridge Common are within easy walking or cycling distance and local facilities include a post office, popular café, general store and large recreation ground.
In addition, the nearby Riverside bicycle/footbridge gives easy access across the river.
Schools nearby include Chesterton Primary, Shirley Community Primary, both within 500m, The Grove Primary and North Cambridge Academy less than 1 mile, Chesterton Community College and Parkside Community College both approximately 1.5 miles.
Road communications are good with the A14 about 1.75 miles, providing access to the M11 in just over 4 miles.
Value & comps
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