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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CB7 5NY
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A CHAIN-FREE HOME ON AN EXPANSIVE PLOT IN THE HEART OF FORDHAM Set within the highly sought-after village of Fordham, this spacious and extended property sits on a generous plot and enjoys a peaceful position.
Benefiting from gas central heating with an updated boiler, extensions to both the front and rear, and excellent outdoor space, the home offers superb potential for families or buyers seeking a quiet village setting with room to grow.
The ground floor includes a welcoming entrance hall with storage beneath the stairs, a modern cloakroom, and a bright living room overlooking the front aspect.
To the rear, the kitchen/diner provides a sociable open-plan space with integrated appliances and French doors opening directly onto the garden.
A side hallway leads to a dedicated utility area with additional storage, a boiler cupboard, appliance space, and further French doors connecting to the patio area - ideal for day-to-day convenience.
Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms offer flexibility for family life, home working, or guest accommodation.
A fully tiled contemporary bathroom serves the first floor, complete with a P-shaped bath and overhead shower, vanity-storage basin, heated towel rail, and modern spotlights.
Outside, the property continues to impress.
The shingled driveway accommodates two vehicles, and the expansive rear garden is a standout feature, predominantly laid to lawn, surrounded by mature shrubbery, and offering a generous patio space perfect for outdoor dining.
A pathway leads to the rear boundary, where a wooden shed provides additional storage.
This chain-free home presents an excellent opportunity to secure a spacious property on a large plot in one of the area’s most desirable villages.
In more detail the accommodation comprises of: ENTRANCE HALL Stairs leading to landing, storage beneath the stairs CLOAKROOM Suite comprising of WC, hand basin, window to front aspect LIVING ROOM Window to front aspect KITCHEN/DINER A range of wall and base units, workout with inset sink, integrated oven, microwave, electric hob with cooker hood above, built-in storage cupboard, window to the rear, dining area with french doors opening to the rear garden UTILITY ROOM Hallway with built in storage, boiler cupboard and back door to front side passage leads to the utility room with plumbing for washing machine and a tumble dryer, window to the rear aspect and french doors opening to the rear patio area LANDING Access to partly boarded loft with lights BEDROOM THREE Window to front aspect BEDROOM TWO Window to front aspect BEDROOM ONE Window to rear aspect BATHROOM Fully tiled modern suite comprising of P-Shaped bath with shower above and glass shower screen, WC, basin set into vanity unit, heated towel rail, spotlights to ceiling, window to rear aspect OUTSIDE Shingled driveway with parking for two vehicles, includes a wooden bin store to the side of the property Expansive rear garden mostly laid to lawn with developed shrubbery throughout, generous patio area and pathway leading to the rear boundary with wooden shed for storage.
Tenure: Freehold Heating: Gas central heating to radiators Parking: Shingled driveway Windows/doors: UPVC double glazing The village of Fordham has a small range of shops, a primary school, churches, recreation ground, public houses and garages with easy access into the local market towns of Newmarket and Mildenhall.
The larger nearby towns of Newmarket, Ely and Mildenhall are all readily accessible and provide a wider range of shopping amenities, schooling for all age groups and recreational facilities.
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