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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CB1 3JL
For saleListed 45 days
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About
Set on a prominent corner plot within the Cherry Hinton area of Cambridge, this five-bedroom detached house is approached via a substantial, predominantly lawned front garden.
The ground floor provides a structured layout suited to both daily family life and entertaining.
A dual-aspect living room features a front-facing bay window and rear French doors opening to a side courtyard.
The fitted kitchen, equipped with integrated appliances, transitions directly into a conservatory currently utilised as a dining and family room with views over the rear garden.
The ground floor arrangement is completed by a dedicated utility room with independent side access and a cloakroom.
Across the first floor are four bedrooms, including a main bedroom suite with built-in storage and an en-suite shower room, alongside a central family bathroom.
The second floor accommodates a fifth bedroom, illuminated by rooflights and a distinct circular window, offering supplementary eaves storage.
The south-facing enclosed rear garden is designed for low maintenance, incorporating a patio, raised decking, and artificial lawn areas.
Accessed separately via Wolsley Way is a driveway providing parking for two vehicles, leading to a substantial detached double garage.
This outbuilding structure provides dedicated working-from-home infrastructure, incorporating a separate integrated office space, alongside an adjacent timber workshop.
The property is situated approximately two miles from Cambridge mainline railway station, providing direct rail routes to London.
Local amenities within Cherry Hinton include two health centres, supermarkets, and a leisure club.
The property falls within the catchment area for Cherry Hinton Church of England Primary, Bewick Bridge Community, The Netherhall School, and St Bede's Inter-Church Comprehensive.
Value & comps
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Returns
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