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INTRODUCTION Wellington Wise are delighted to offer for sale a fully refurbished and beautifully presented chalet home set in a quiet cul de sac location.
The extended home offers three generous bedrooms, ensuite to master bedroom, further downstairs bathroom and enjoys a South facing rear garden.
The living room has a wood burning stove and is open plan to a conservatory that now has an insulated 'Cozy Roof' and is usable all year around.
STEP INSIDE Double glazed front door and sidelight that open to a welcoming reception hall. Stairs to the first floor. Door opens to the living room.
A bright and airy lounge with a double glazed window to front aspect. Feature fireplace with an inset multi fuel stove and decorative bressermer beam.
Open plan through to the conservatory which is of double glazed construction and benefits from a Cozy Roof conversion, which allows comfortable use of the conservatory all year round.
A bespoke kitchen, fitted by 'TradeMark' Kitchens of Royston. Comprising a range of fitted wall and base units with granite work surfaces over. Inset drainer sink unit.
Island unit with granite worksurface over. Built in 4 ring hob and extractor hood over, integrated double oven and dishwasher. Karndean flooring and glass splashbacks.
The door opens to the rear hallway which is a perfect boot room from the garden and has a door that opens to the garage.
The split level design of the home has a third bedroom on the ground floor that enjoys a double glazed window to front.
There is a ground floor bathroom that offers a three piece suite of a shaped bath with shower over and glass screen, low level WC and wash basin.
To the first floor is a landing with access to an airing cupboard housing a wall mounted combi gas boiler.
The master bedroom is a good size double with a double glazed window to front and double glazed Velux to rear.
Ample storage options with a fitted double wardrobe and cupboard and further eave storage.
Door opens to an ensuite shower comprising a three piece suite a walk in shower cubicle, low level WC and wash basin.
The second bedroom is also a double with a box bay double glazed window to rear and also has some eave storage too.
STEP OUTSIDE The Property is situated toward the end of a quiet cul de sac location and is approached by a paved driveway providing off road parking for 2/3 vehicles.
There is a lawned garden and covered porch area to the front door. to the rear is a secluded South facing mature rear garden that is mainly laid to lawn with a range of flower and shrub borders.
Green house and shed with out side power points and lighting. All enclosed by fencing with a gated side access. The garage is a single length with a good size work shop space at the rear.
There is a double glazed window offering views over the rear garden. Plumbing for the washing machine. Up and over door to front and a personal door through to the house via the rear hallway.
LOCATION The property is situated in the heart of this thriving village and is within walking distance to all local amenities that Melbourn has to offer, including Doctor surgery, Village church, butchers, convenience stores, hairdressers, farm shop, barbers, take away restaurants, Village hub & library, swimming pool & sports centre with gym, regular bus service and also has easy access to Meldreth train station, which has links to both Cambridge and London.
The village is also conveniently positioned with excellent road links to the M11 and A10.
Melbourn is under 4 miles to the market town of Royston which benefits from further amenities including supermarkets.
Also, the historic University city of Cambridge is around 10 miles for a wider range of shops and restaurants.
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