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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · CB3 9LW
For saleReduced £26k (−6.1%) on 6 OctListed 204 days
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About
A well proportioned 3 bedroom apartment in a small select scheme off Barton Road which has recently (2021) been subject to a programme of updating/renovation including a new kitchen and bathroom and Karndean flooring.
Located in the sought after area of Newnham, West Cambridge. Ideal for access to the Universities and the city centre as well as the M11.
The property benefits from the residue of a long lease, use of the communal gardens and a single garage.
Newnham is well served in terms of everyday shopping facilities which include a chemist, butcher, bakery, post office, mini supermarket, church and a popular pub, The Red Bull.
Newnham Croft Primary School is nearby along Chedworth Street which is the 'feeder' school into Parkside Secondary School whilst independent schools including St John's and Kings College Schools and The Leys are within walking/cycling distance (for most).
Offered with no upward chain, the accommodation comprises; Communal entrance with stairs to first floor.
Part glazed door to Entrance lobby with door to hallway (see later) Karndean flooring and door to Cloakroom with skylight, wc, vanity wash handbasin and tiled splashbacks, mirror fronted cabinet over, Karndean flooring.
Entrance hallway with feature full length window, built in cupboard with slatted wood shelving, further deep built in cupboard with clothes hanging rail, lvt flooring.
Living room 7.22 m x 4.03 m (23'8" x 13'3") full length window and glazed panels to two aspects, two radiators, Karndean flooring, sliding glazed door to Kitchen 2.85 m x 2.72 m (9'4" x 8'11") with window to side, good range of fitted wall and base units with roll top work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, Hotpoint washer/dryer, Beko fridge/freezer, Bosch electric hob extractor hood over, Karndean flooring, built in shelved pantry cupboard, radiator, extractor fan.
Bedroom 1 3.62 m x 3.03 m (11'11" x 9'11") with full length window to side, radiator, sliding doors to built in wardrobe cupboard with shelving and clothes hanging rail.
Bedroom 2 2.72 m x 2.64 m (8'11" x 8'8") with full length window to one wall, radiator, built in wardrobe cupboard with clothes hanging rail and shelf.
Bedroom 3 3.33 m x 1.99 m (10'11" x 6'6") with full length window to one wall, radiator, built in wardrobe cupboard with clothes hanging rail and shelf.
Bathroom with skylight, panelled bath with fully tiled surround, glass shower screen and dual head shower unit over, wc, wash handbasin with mirror fronted cabinet over, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, cupboard housing the gas combination boiler.
Outside Landscaped communal gardens. Single garage. Services All mains services.
Tenure The property is leasehold and enjoys the residue of a long lease with 944 years remaining with no ground rent to pay and benefits from shares in Archway Court Freehold Limited.
We understand there is an annual maintenance charge of around £1000.00which is reviewed annually by the Archway Court Residents Society.
Council tax Band D Viewing By arrangement with Pocock & Shaw
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