5-bedroom house · SG19 3JX
For saleReduced £50k (−6.7%) on 6 OctListed 108 days
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This exceptional five-bedroom detached family home, occupying one of Gamlingay's most sought-after positions is set within a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking Charnock's Green.
- Village Centre Amenities - approx 0.3 miles - Gamlingay Village Primary School - approx 0.5 miles - Sandy Railway Station (London King's Cross in around 45 minutes) – approx 7 miles • Approximately 2,500 sq ft of accommodation • Generous 0.23-acre south-facing plot • Five well-proportioned double bedrooms & three bathrooms • Large driveway with parking for multiple vehicles • Double garage with electric roller doors • Tucked away within one of Gamlingay's most desirable cul-de-sac locations • Within catchment for Comberton Village College • EPC rating D Description: Extending to approximately 2,500 sq ft, this substantial home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, well suited to modern family life.
A standout feature is the generous office to the front of the property, a flexible space that could equally lend itself to an annexe for multi-generational living, subject to the necessary consents.
The welcoming entrance hall leads through to the main living spaces.
The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of units and integrated appliances, with the added benefit of a separate utility room.
To the rear, the dining room opens naturally into the spacious living room, where a central chimney breast creates an attractive focal point.
Beyond this is the snug, a lovely additional reception space enjoying views across the south-facing garden.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with five well-proportioned double bedrooms arranged around a spacious landing.
The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a refitted en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and a Jack and Jill shower room, providing a practical layout for larger families or visiting guests.
Outside: The property enjoys a wonderful south-facing rear garden that offers an excellent privacy.
A generous patio provides the perfect space for entertaining before an expansive lawn, bordered by mature planting and a selection of fruit trees.
Two brick-built storage sheds and access to the double garage further enhance the practicality of the garden.
To the front, a substantial block-paved driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles and leads to the double garage with electric roller doors, while the front garden creates an attractive approach to the property.
Location: Gamlingay is a thriving village situated on the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire border, offering an excellent range of everyday amenities including shops, public houses, cafés, a pharmacy, doctors' surgery and highly regarded schooling.
The village is well placed for commuters, with convenient road links to Cambridge, Bedford and the A1, while nearby stations at Sandy and Biggleswade provide fast rail services into London.
The property is also within catchment area for the highly popular and Ofsted rated Outstanding, Comberton Village College.
Additional Information: Tenure: Freehold Services: All mains services connected Local Authority: South Cambridge District Council Council Tax: Band G Viewings: Strictly by telephone appointment with the selling agents, Carter Jonas
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