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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CB3 0HP
Sold STCListed 222 days
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About
A beautifully presented and significantly upgraded two bedroom first floor apartment extending to approximately 839sqft with the added benefit of a study.
The property is located in an attractive position within this favoured residential area, enjoying views over the well maintained communal gardens to the front and Fitzwilliam College playing field to the rear.
Timber Front Door - leading into: Entrance Hall - with wood effect laminate flooring, wall lights, storage cupboard with hanging rail, additional storage cupboard and access into various rooms.
Sitting/Dining Room - with continuation of the wood effect laminate flooring, upvc double glazed window overlooking communal gardens to the front, radiators, wall lights, a further upvc double glazed window overlooking Fitzwilliam playing fields in the dining area.
Kitchen - with wood effect tiled flooring, timber worktops and a range of floor units, one and a half butler style sink and drainer with mixer tap, part tiled walls, upvc double glazed window overlooking Fitzwilliam playing fields, boiler, integrated appliances include Hotpoint oven and microwave, Hotpoint hob and extractor fan, integrated Bush dishwasher, integrated Bush washing machine, downlighter.
Principal Bedroom - carpeted, upvc double glazed window overlooking communal gardens to the front, wall lights, radiator, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail, further overhead storage cupboard.
Bedroom 2 - carpeted, upvc double glazed window overlooking communal gardens to the front of the property, radiator, wall light, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and further overhead storage cupboard.
Study - carpeted, radiator, window overlooking Fitzwilliam playing fields, wall lights, fuse box.
Bathroom - with tiled flooring, part tiled walls, walk-in tiled shower with upvc double glazed window overlooking Fitzwilliam playing fields, wash hand basin and low level w.c., extractor fan, wall lights.
Outside - The property is approached via pathway through communal gardens leading to communal front door with stairs up to first floor where the apartment is located.
Brick built bike shed with timber door.
Communal gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of borders containing shrubs, hedges and trees as well as further trees including willow tree to the front of the property.
Allocated Permit parking for Sherlock Close permit holding residents. Further on road Permit parking for permit holders which is under the Benson North zone.
Agents Note - Tenure - Leasehold, Share of Freehold Length of Lease - 990 Years Remaining Annual Ground Rent - Peppercorn Annual Service Charge - £2,340 The lease is being extended and will complete with a new 990 year lease.
Value & comps
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