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Superbly situated modern detached family home with flexible accommodation Description 21 The Crecent is a modern detached property constructed during the early 1990’s of red buff brick elevations and double glazed windows beneath a tiled roof.
The property extends to 1,402 sq ft (130.3 sq m) of flexible family accommodation laid out over two floors.
Of particular interest is the large entrance hallway which is partly vaulted and has two bedrooms and a shower room off to the left which could prove useful as a ‘teenagers wing’, further reception rooms/study or those who might have restricted mobility.
The main sitting and dining room is long and open plan and has a dual aspect including wide glazed double doors to the garden, and a gas fireplace.
The kitchen/breakfast room has a matching range of cabinetry and comprises integrated dish washer and double oven along with spaces for fridge/freezer and washing machine.
There are three further bedrooms at first floor including two doubles, the primary bedroom has wall to wall built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room, along with a family bathroom.
The property has been well looked after by the current sellers and comprises largely original fittings and might now benefit from a program of upgrading.
Fitted with a gas fired central heating system, the property can be seen in greater detail on the attached floorplans and is being offered with no onward chain.
The property, which is one of five similar houses, is set back from The Crescent beyond a brick paved driveway providing off street parking for several cars and includes a tall car port and adjacent single brick built garage with an internal courtyard beyond.
The rear garden is fully enclosed and comprises of a wide paved terrace with gravel and hard landscaped area beyond for lower maintenance, and a ‘secret ‘ slightly overgrown garden beyond which is very private.
Location The Crescent is situated just off Madingley Road, just over a mile from Cambridge city centre and the variety of cultural and recreational amenities the city has to offer which includes the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Botanic Gardens, shopping centre The Grand Arcade and green spaces including Parker's Piece, Christ's Pieces and Midsummer Common.
There is also punting available along the river Cam and the busy daily market in Market Square.
For schooling, the property is in catchment for Mayfield Primary School and Chesterton Community College, with further independent schooling available for all ages including The Perse, The Leys and many more.
There are also Hills and Long Road sixth form colleges, 2.4 miles and 3.4 miles away from the property respectively.
Cambridge station is 2.2 miles away and Cambridge North 2.9 miles away, both offering regular services into London Liverpool Street and London Kings Cross (with journeys as quick as 50 minutes), as well as Stansted Airport.
The property is well placed for access onto the A14 which in turn grants access to the M11 to the south towards Stansted and London, and the A1. All distances and times are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,402 sq ft
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