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A modern and beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached home, offering bright and spacious accommodation throughout, together with an enclosed rear garden, two off-street parking spaces and a superb village location.
- Ely Station – approx. 7.7 miles - Newmarket Station – approx. 5.9 miles - Cambridge City Centre – approx.
17.5 miles • Three-bedroom semi-detached home • Modern & well-presented throughout • Spacious sitting room leading to rear garden • Kitchen with integrated appliances • Master bedroom with ensuite • Contemporary family bathroom & separate WC • Enclosed rear garden & off-street parking • No onward chain • EPC rating B Description: A modern three-bedroom semi-detached property providing well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors, with well-proportioned rooms ideally suited to first time buyers or investors.
The ground floor is accessed via a spacious entrance hall with wood-effect flooring, providing access to a cloakroom/WC and staircase rising to the first floor.
Positioned to the front of the property is a contemporary kitchen/dining room fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units together with integrated appliances including an electric oven, four-ring gas hob with extractor hood over, dishwasher and washing machine.
There is also space for further appliances together with an inset sink and mixer tap. The room provides ample space for dining furniture and enjoys excellent natural light.
To the rear of the property is a generous sitting room benefitting from French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, creating an ideal entertaining and family space.
The first floor comprises a master bedroom with modern en-suite shower room, together with two further bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom fitted with a bath and shower attachment, hand wash basin and WC.
Outside: The front of the property is approached by a pathway leading to the entrance door. The property benefits from two off-street parking spaces also to the front.
The enclosed rear garden is laid predominantly to lawn with a paved terrace adjoining the property together with a raised decking area providing an ideal space for outdoor seating and entertaining.
A timber garden shed is positioned to the rear of the garden and there is gated side access.
Location: The property is situated within the well-served village of Fordham, located between Ely and Newmarket.
The village offers a range of everyday amenities including a primary school, shops, public houses and recreational facilities.
The nearby towns of Ely and Newmarket provide a wider range of shopping, schooling and leisure amenities together with railway stations offering services to Cambridge, London and beyond.
The A14 is also readily accessible, providing convenient road links to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and the wider region. Additional Information: Tenure: Freehold Services: All mains services connected.
Local Authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council Council Tax: Band C Viewings: Strictly by telephone appointment with the selling agents, Carter Jonas
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