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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · CB10 1SS
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About
A Grade II Listed, period thatched cottage in the heart of this sought-after village.
The property provides an excellent opportunity for refurbishment, together with a generous, mature garden and off-street parking. Offered chain free.
Ground Floor - Entrance Hall - Timber entrance door and further door leading to: Reception Room - Window to the front aspect overlooking the street scene, built-in storage cupboard, door to staircase rising to the first floor and bathroom.
Kitchen - Comprising base units with worktop and sink unit, free-standing electric cooker and window overlooking the garden.
Bathroom - Comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, wash basin and window.
First Floor - Bedroom 2 - A dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear aspects, exposed floorboards and door to: Dressing Room - Window to the front aspect.
A versatile room which could also be used as a study or guest bedroom. Bedroom 1 - Wide window to the front aspect. Outside - The property enjoys a generous, mature garden with shrubs and planting.
The property also benefits from a driveway to the side, together with on-street parking to the front of the cottage. There is a pedestrian access over the driveway for the neighbouring cottages.
Agent's Notes - •Tenure - Freehold •Council Tax Band - D •Property Type - End of terrace cottage •Property Construction - Timber framed with thatched roof •Number & Types of Room - Please refer to the floorplan •Square Footage - 759 sq ft •Parking - Driveway and on street parking •Listed – Grade II •Conservation Area – Yes UTILITIES/SERVICES •Electric Supply - Mains •Water Supply - Mains •Sewerage - Mains •Heating - Electric •Broadband - Fibre to the Property •Mobile Signal/Coverage - Good RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS •The is a pedestrian right of access to the rear and left hand side of the garden for Nos 42 and 44 Abbey Street.
•There is a Flying Freehold over No. 44 Abbey Street. BUILDING SAFETY •The vendor has made us aware that, to the best of their knowledge, there is no asbestos present at the property.
•The vendor has made us aware that, to the best of their knowledge, there is no unsafe cladding present at the property.
•The vendor has made us aware that, to the best of their knowledge, the property is not at risk of collapse.
ACCESSIBILITY/ADAPTATIONS •The vendor has made us aware that, to the best of their knowledge, there have been no adaptations made to the property for accessibility requirements during their ownership.
Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.
Value & comps
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Returns
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