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See our Melbourn location description below. Property insight An extended 4-bedroom semi-detached family home in the hugely popular South Cambridge village of Melbourn.
This property is positioned within walking distance of Melbourn Science Park, enjoying a stunning kitchen/breakfast room, a large triple aspect lounge, a dining room, a cloakroom WC, 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom and en-suite to the primary, off-road parking, countryside views to the rear, and an enclosed garden with separate garden room, offering flexible space.
This spacious property features a pleasant, tidy frontage, a large gravel driveway with gated side access to the rear, and plenty of space for potted plants.
Upon stepping inside, the entrance porch is bright and nicely decorated, providing lots of room for coats and shoes, wood flooring, stairs to the first floor, pendant lighting, and access through to the downstairs living space.
The kitchen/breakfast room is wonderfully open-plan, enjoying an extensive range of modern base and wall units, and attractive worktops, a large island/breakfast bar, wood effect flooring, inset and pendant lighting, access to the cloakroom WC, integrated ovens, a hob, microwave, wine cooler and dishwasher, and space for an American fridge/freezer, and space for seating, storage and other kitchen appliances.
The dining room enjoys a fantastic open-plan layout with the kitchen, featuring roof lanterns, windows and double French doors to the garden, wood flooring, inset lighting, a utility area, and ample space for a dining setting and storage furniture.
The lounge is an excellent size, featuring windows and double French doors to a triple aspect, wood effect flooring, attractive decor, pendant lighting, and space for a wide variety of lounge and storage furniture.
Upstairs to the first floor, this property continues to offer nicely presented and generous accommodation, with 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, integrated storage, and a family bathroom, comprising a bath with an overhead shower, a WC and a hand wash basin.
The primary bedroom is particularly large and enjoys a second bathroom, comprising a bath, a shower, a WC and a hand wash basin.
Outside, to the rear, the garden is a fantastic size, fully enclosed by fencing and offering a lovely spot to enjoy with fantastic countryside views beyond.
The garden is laid mainly to lawn, with a raised decking area that provides space for garden furniture, cooking meals on the BBQ, and entertaining guests.
There is access to sheds, plenty of space for potted plants, space for a hot tub, established borders, and access to a large garden room with separate drainage, offering excellent versatile usage.
Contact the team today to arrange your private viewing appointment.
Location - melbourn Melbourn is a large English parish village, nestled in the far southwest of Cambridgeshire, just 3 miles from the town of Royston and 11 miles from the city of Cambridge.
The village has enjoyed a long history of occupation, stemming from the presence of springs and the River Mel, rising at Melbourn Bury.
The river is particularly attractive because it is often clear and shallow, displaying chalk and gravel through its glittering water.
There are many countryside walks to enjoy, including several ancient trackways that cross through the parish.
Melbourn is a bustling village, full of life, and offers residents all the amenities they could possibly need, including two village shops, a pharmacy, a doctor's and dentist surgery, two traditional villages pubs, the highly regarded Sheene Mill restaurant and hotel, as well as a spa just opposite.
There are a number of parks and endless groups and clubs for all age groups. In terms of schooling, you have a number of pre-school options, a primary and secondary school within the village.
There are two churches, including the All Saints' Church, which dates back to the 13th Century and offers regular services and activities for residents.
The village's proximity to Royston means that residents have access to the town's many other amenities, such as the mainline train station offering regular fast services to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross.
There is also a leisure centre, sports clubs, dentist's surgeries, and highly-regarded schools for all ages.
Also, from Melbourn, you can pick up the train line from the neighbouring village of Meldreth, and this is even within walking distance.
The A1M and M11 are within a 20-minute drive via the A10/A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30-minutes away.
If you are looking for the benefits of a town while in a countryside location, we recommend visiting Melbourn to find your forever home. EPC Rating: C Parking - Driveway
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