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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SG8 5QB
Sold STCReduced £50k (−6.7%) on 26 OctListed 264 days
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About
A unique opportunity to purchase this detached 4 bedroom home (with integral annexe) situated on a substantial plot with planning permission granted for a new 3 bedroom residence and double garage adjacent!
As you approach this property there is a large driveway with electronically controlled double gates and intercom system, creating ample parking spaces, overall privacy and convenience.
Cambridge Road comprises of; entrance hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, cloakroom, two bedrooms and shower room to the ground floor and two further bedrooms and family bathroom to the first, with a spacious landing overlooking scenic open fields to the rear.
This flexible residence can easily be adapted to meet the specific needs of numerous different buyers, with its sizeable ground floor space and annexe accommodation with separate kitchen facilities, this is ideal for a multi-generational household or lodger.
Externally, this home has a generous garden to the rear and benefits from having direct access to several thousand acres of National Trust land which is part of the historic Wimpole Estate.
Not only would this superb property appeal to someone looking to develop the plot further, but also be the perfect home for dog lovers or simply anyone who enjoys countryside walking!
Mobile Signal (based on calls indoors) - 02 - 2 bars /EE - 3 bars /Three - 2 bars /Vodafone - 2 bars Broadband estimated speeds - Standard 19 mbps /Ultrafast 1800 mbps Construction Type Standard brick construction Existing Planning Permission 24/01178/FUL Hallway Stairs rising to the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard.
Lounge 18' 0" x 11' 5" (5.49m x 3.48m) Double glazed window to the rear aspect, double glazed window to the side aspect, sliding door to rear garden, radiator, access to :- Dining Room 11' 4" x 11' 1" (3.45m x 3.38m) Double glazed window to the rear aspect, radiator.
Kitchen 11' 5" x 9' 6" (3.48m x 2.90m) Double glazed window to the rear aspect, range of wall mounted and base level units with work surface over and inset sink, partially tiled walls, wall mounted boiler, radiator, tiled flooring, access to conservatory and rear garden.
Conservatory 10' 3" x 9' 7" (3.12m x 2.92m) Double glazed windows, French doors to garden, access to kitchen.
Bedroom Three 11' 9" x 10' 11" (3.58m x 3.33m) Window to the front and side aspect, radiator, vinyl flooring.
Entrance The annexe space is connected to the main house on the ground floor via a lockable door from the entrance hallway.
Bedroom Four 12' 10" x 10' 10" (3.91m x 3.30m) Double glazed window to the front aspect, tiled flooring, radiator, door to garden.
Shower Room Tiled flooring, WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, window to the front aspect.
Utility Room Range of storage cupboards with work surface over and inset sink with drainer, space and connection for electric cooker, space and plumbing for a washing machine, radiator, tiled flooring, window to the front aspect.
Bedroom One 14' 10" x 10' 0" (4.52m x 3.05m) Window to the front aspect, radiator, carpeted. Bedroom Two 9' 9" x 9' 1" (2.97m x 2.77m) Window to the rear aspect, radiator, carpeted.
Bathroom Double glazed window to the side aspect, WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, bath, airing cupboard, fully tiled to walls and floor.
The Grounds A substantial plot laid to lawn with an array of trees, shrubs and fence boundaries, private driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles with electrically operated gated entrance with intercom system, direct access to several thousand acres of National Trust land which is part of the historic Wimpole Estate.
Single Garage 18' 0" x 9' 1" (5.49m x 2.77m) Double Garage 19' 0" x 18' 8" (5.79m x 5.69m) Planning Permission Planning permission has been granted for an additional 3 bedroom detached dwelling and double garage - reference 24/01178/FUL
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