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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · CB4 1SY
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About
A much improved and beautifully presented home, quietly positioned within a traffic-free cul-de-sac, featuring a private south-west facing garden and within easy walking distance of Cambridge North Railway Station and the Science Park.
The current owners have thoughtfully reconfigured the property from its original two-bedroom layout to create a well-proportioned three-bedroom home, achieved by converting the main bedroom without extending the footprint.
Further highlights include a modern kitchen and bathroom, a converted conservatory now used as a dining room, and the addition of solar panels with battery storage installed in 2023.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall leading to a modern fitted kitchen with a contemporary range of units and a selection of integrated appliances.
The separate living room is a generous size and features karndean flooring, with double doors opening into the rear conservatory.
This space was upgraded in 2023 with a lightweight insulated roof, transforming it into a comfortable, year-round room currently used as a dining area. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms.
The two main bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes, while the third bedroom features bespoke fitted furniture.
The layout reflects the sellers’ recent alteration, converting the original main bedroom to create the additional third bedroom. A modern family bathroom completes the first floor.
Outside, the property is approached via a pathway passing well-tended open-plan front gardens, mature trees, and communal lawn areas that together form this attractive close.
There is ample on-street parking available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To the rear, the south-west facing garden has been beautifully landscaped to create a low-maintenance outdoor space, ideal for a busy working family, and further benefits from a 156 ft outbuilding with power.
Location Gainsborough Close is a small cul-de-sac tucked away at the top of Green Park, just off Green End Road and close to Milton Road.
The property is conveniently located on the north side of the city, offering easy access to the A14 and within a 10-minute walk of the Science Park and Cambridge North Railway Station.
Local shopping facilities are available at the Arbury Road/Milton Road junction, with primary schooling on Milton Road and secondary schooling at Chesterton Community College.
The River Cam, Midsummer Common, the city centre, and many other amenities are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. Agents Note Services: Mains water and electricity.
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haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
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