2-bedroom bungalow · CB22 5LX
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This well-proportioned semi-detached bungalow occupies a generous plot in the popular village of Great Shelford, with a rear garden extending to approximately 100ft and offering scope for buyers looking to add their own style.
Offered with no onward chain, and set well back from the road with off-road parking for several vehicles and a detached garage, the property combines a versatile single-storey layout with genuinely useful outside space, all within easy reach of Shelford railway station and its direct trains to London Liverpool Street, and to King's Cross via Cambridge South.
The entrance porch opens into the hallway, with access to a large loft offering potential for conversion, and a cupboard housing the hot water tank.
Beyond, the living room is a generous size, with a coal-effect gas fire set within a marble surround and hearth, fitted shelving, and a sliding door opening onto a paved area to the rear.
The kitchen, currently in need of modernisation, is fitted with a range of base and eye-level units, with a double oven, four-ring gas hob with built-in extractor, and space and plumbing for a washing machine and fridge-freezer; the Worcester Bosch boiler is concealed within a cupboard.
The front bedroom overlooks the front garden, with space for wardrobes and fitted shelving, while the rear bedroom, overlooking the garden, is the larger of the two, with space for wardrobes.
The bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower above, a basin with fitted cupboard beneath, and WC, along with a heated towel rail and a bathroom cabinet with motion sensor lighting.
Outside, the property is set well back from the road with a low-maintenance front garden and mature shrubs.
A paved driveway to the side provides off-road parking for several vehicles and leads to the detached garage, which has an electric up-and-over door, power and light.
The rear garden is attractively landscaped and extends to approximately 100ft, planted extensively with mature trees and shrubs, with lawned areas.
While the property would suit some updating, it offers a solid foundation with generous room sizes, a versatile layout and attractive outside space, making it an appealing prospect for buyers looking to add their own style.
Great Shelford is a popular and sought-after village on the southern edge of Cambridge, well known for its strong sense of community and excellent day-to-day amenities.
The property sits within easy reach of the village centre, where independent shops, cafés and everyday conveniences cover most needs without a trip into the city.
Families are well served by Great and Little Shelford CofE Primary School close by, while Shelford railway station, just 200 metres from the property, offers regular services into Cambridge, with direct trains to London Liverpool Street, making this a genuinely practical choice for commuters.
The station also provides a direct link to Cambridge South and the Biomedical Campus, with the dna cycle route offering a further active travel option to the same destination.
Additional information Services: Mains water, sewage, electricity, and gas Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council Council Tax Band: D EPC Rating: D Tenure: Freehold Internet Speed: Cable, fttc, and FTTP options offering speeds up to 1Gbps
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