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SUMMARY A smart two bedroom ground floor apartment with direct access out to the garden within this popular retirement complex in the centre of this popular and well served village.
DESCRIPTION Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge.
Its particularly convenient location just 3 miles from the city centre adds to its popularity and communications are first class, the A14 and M11 being within a few minutes’ drive.
The village boasts many local facilities including excellent schooling for all ages from pre-school to sixth form.
Good local shopping is available in the village and there is a regular bus service to Cambridge.
Histon is served by Cambridgeshire County Council's Guided Busway with an estimated journey time to the Science Park of approximately 3 minutes.
Accommodation Located at the back of the development this property in many ways feels like a bungalow and has no flat above or beside it. Access through the main secure entrance and then bear to left.
Entrance hall, with built in storage, Airing cupboard and cupboard housing the fuse box. Loft access to the roof space, telephone entrance system and night storage heater.
Doors to:- Living Room with double doors and window facing onto the rear communal gardens. Night storage heater. Electric panel heater. Emergency pull cord.
Double doors internally dividing to the kitchen. Refitted kitchen comprising of a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. A range of top and base units with roll top work surfaces over.
Electric oven, electric hob and extractor fan. Under counter fridge and freezer. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Emergency pull cord. Refitted smart shower room comprising of a low level W.C.
Vanity wash hand basin. Shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Emergency pull cord. The first bedroom is a generous double with built in mirror fronted wardrobes and window to side aspect.
Emergency pull cord. The second is another good size bedroom with a wardrobe recess and built in cupboard. Emergency pull cord.
Outside Well presented landscaped gardens with lawn, flower and shrub borders with out door seating and designated clothes drying areas.
Ample off street resident and guest parking on a first come first served basis.
Agents Notes The property is held on lease and we await the number of years remaining with an annual service charge of around £8500 (to be confirmed) covering all the charges for the 24 hour onsite warden, water rates, buildings insurance, the maintenance of all the communal areas, external window cleaning and 1.5 hours of internal cleaning of each flat per week.
Council Tax Band "D" We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch.
Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs. 1.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT.
THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS.
NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
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