4-bedroom detached house · CB8 8AG
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A SUPERB NEWLY RENOVATED DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE WITH AN ENCLOSED GARDEN AND DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE IN A SOUGHT AFTER TOWN LOCATION THE PROPERTY 3 Duchess Drive is a newly renovated detached family house with an enclosed garden and double garage in a sought after town location.
This well located property extends to 1,758 sq ft, with brick and hung tile elevations under a tiled roof with double glazing and gas fired central heating.
The welcoming reception hall has a window and door to the front, stairs to the first floor and double doors to the sitting room.
The generously sized double aspect sitting room has sash windows to the side, open fireplace with brick surround, sliding doors to the patio and recessed ceiling downlights.
The dining room has a bay window to the front and wood floor. The useful study has a window to the front.
The charming double aspect kitchen/breakfast room has windows to the side and rear, base and eye level units, wood worktops, stainless steel sink with drainer, integrated appliances including a four ring induction hob with extractor hood above, oven/grill, space and plumbing for a washer/dryer, space for an upright fridge/freezer, door to the garden, recessed ceiling downlights and latex floor.
The cloakroom has a frosted window to the side, wash basin with vanity unit below, w/c and tiled floor. The galleried landing has a window to the front.
The large principal bedroom has windows to the rear, built-in wardrobes and wood floor.
The en-suite shower room has a frosted window to the rear, pedestal wash basin, w/c, tiled walk-in shower cubicle extractor fan and tiled floor. Bedroom 2 has a bay window to the front and wood floor.
Bedroom 3 has a window to the front and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 4 has a window to the side and shelving.
The well finished family bathroom has a frosted window to the rear, wash basin with vanity unit below, concealed unit w/c, bath, cupboard housing the hot water tank, extractor fan and tiled floor.
OUTSIDE 3 Duchess Drive is approached through a pair of cast iron gates with a blocked paved driveway to the front providing parking for several vehicles.
There is a pedestrian gate to the side of the property leading to the rear garden.
The charming front and side garden is enclosed by close boarded wooden fencing and brick walls and mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub beds, mature trees and outside lighting.
The spacious detached double garage has an electric door to the front, windows and door to the side, storage, shelving, power and lighting.
The rear garden is enclosed by close boarded wooden fencing and brick walls with a paved terrace perfect for family entertaining, gravel area, paved paths, flower and shrub beds, mature trees, pond, outside lighting and water tap.
LOCATION 3 Duchess Drive is set in a sought after town location within one mile of the High Street.
Newmarket is home to many racing institutions including the National Stud, the National Horseracing Museum, Tattersalls and The Jockey Club.
Some of the finest racing in the world is seen on The Rowley Mile and The July Course.
The town provides a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities, including health clubs, a swimming pool and golf club; Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds offer further amenities.
There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11). There is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich.
Cambridge, Cambridge North and South, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour.
Stansted International Airport is approximately 40 minutes’ drive. DIRECTIONS CB8 8AG From the Newmarket Clock Tower roundabout turn right into Old Station Road.
Follow Old Station Road until the crossroads and proceed straight over into Duchess Drive. Number 3 can be found after a short distance on the left hand side.
PROPERTY SERVICES SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage and new gas fired central heating. New radiators and boiler installed.
TENURE: The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
COUNCIL TAX: Band E Current annual charge: £3,037.44 LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Cambridgeshire District Council Tel: BROADBAND SPEED: Ofcom states speed available up to 1800 mbps MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE: yes What3words: ///dandelions.crop.birthing VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through sole agent: Jackson-Stops –
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