3-bedroom semi-detached house · CB1 8RQ
Sold STCListed 53 days
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About
Situated within this highly sought-after and established development just off Cherry Hinton Road, this three-bedroom semi-detached property provides well-proportioned accommodation including an open-plan living/dining room, kitchen, integral garage and updated bathroom and en-suite shower room.
The property also benefits from a low-maintenance rear garden and off-street parking, with excellent access to Cambridge city centre and Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Storm Porch Storm porch with panel glazed entrance door leading through into the entrance hall, with coved ceiling, inset footwell, radiator, stairs rising to first floor accommodation and panel door providing access into the open plan living/dining room.
Open Plan Living/Dining Room The living area features a coved ceiling, radiator, double glazed window overlooking the front aspect, electric fireplace with stone surround, hearth and painted wooden mantel, together with useful understairs storage cupboard.
An archway opens through into the dining/family area, which features a coved ceiling, radiator, wall mounted shelving and storage cupboards, and a double glazed bay window overlooking the rear garden.
Kitchen The kitchen comprises a comprehensive range of wall and base mounted storage cupboards and drawers with roll top work surfaces incorporating an inset stainless steel sink with hot and cold mixer tap and drainer to side.
There is an integrated four ring Neff gas hob with tiled splashback, concealed extractor above and integrated oven below, together with space and plumbing for a dishwasher.
A wall mounted gas fired boiler provides hot water and heating for the property.
Further features include coved ceilings, wood effect flooring, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and double panel radiator.
Utility Area The utility area provides space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, together with further roll top work surface, decorative tiled splashback and wall mounted storage cupboards.
A panel glazed door provides access onto the rear garden, whilst a further panel door leads through into the garage.
Garage The garage benefits from power and lighting, a range of wall mounted storage cupboards and an up and over door opening onto the front driveway.
First Floor Landing The landing has a coved ceiling, loft access, airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with fitted timber shelving, and panel doors providing access to the respective rooms.
Principal Bedroom The principal bedroom features a coved ceiling, radiator and double glazed square bay window overlooking the front aspect.
An opening leads through into a dressing area with fitted wardrobes incorporating sliding mirrored doors, whilst a panel door provides access into the en suite shower room.
En Suite Shower Room The en suite comprises a three piece suite including shower cubicle with wall mounted shower head and glazed sliding door, low level WC with concealed dual flush and hand wash basin with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled splashback and storage cupboard beneath.
Further features include wall mounted mirror with lighting feature, shaving point, tiled flooring, radiator, inset LED downlighter, extractor fan and double glazed window with privacy glass overlooking the front aspect.
Family Bathroom The family bathroom comprises a three piece suite including combined shower and bath with hot and cold mixer bath tap, shower head attachment, glazed shower partition and tiled storage niche, together with low level WC with concealed dual flush and hand wash basin with hot and cold mixer tap.
The room benefits from tiled surrounds and flooring, heated towel rail, wall mounted mirrored cupboard, shaving point, extractor fan and double glazed window with privacy glass overlooking the rear aspect.
Bedroom Two Bedroom two features a coved ceiling, radiator and double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom Three Bedroom three features a coved ceiling, radiator, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and built in wardrobes incorporating hanging rails and shelving.
Outside To the front, the property is approached from Carrick Close via a tarmac access road leading onto a block paved driveway providing parking for two vehicles.
The remainder of the front garden is principally laid to lawn, with access to the garage from the driveway.
To the rear is a low maintenance garden, with a paved patio area directly adjoining the rear of the property and extending around to provide a pathway.
Beyond this is an area principally laid to lawn, bordered by well stocked beds containing a variety of shrubs and plants.
The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and further benefits from areas of decorative gravel and pebbling.
Value & comps
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About 12, Carrick Close, Cambridge
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