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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CB2 1NZ
Listing removedReduced £50k (−7.1%) on 14 AugListed 208 days
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About
A rare opportunity to acquire a three-storey townhouse, superbly positioned within this award-winning central city development dating from the 1960s.
The property forms part of a thoughtfully designed scheme renowned for its distinctive architectural style, landscaped communal grounds and sense of community.
Offering well-planned accommodation arranged over three floors, the house is further complemented by the benefit of residents’ parking, all within easy reach of the historic city centre, the River Cam, and a wide range of local amenities.
Panelled Glazed Entrance Door Leading into: Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room Kitchen comprising a collection of both wall and base mounted storage cupboards and drawers with timber work surface with inset stainless steel one and a quarter bowl sink with hot and cold mixer tap, drainer to side with tiled splashback, integrated 4 ring gas hob with tiled splashback, integrated oven beneath, integrated and concealed dishwasher, cupboard housing space for fridge/freezer, washing machine and further storage cupboard, larder pantry store, further pantry store with fitted shelving, tiled effect flooring, double panelled radiator, set of sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking front aspect, panelled glazed internal door leading into: Inner Hallway With stairs rising to first floor accommodation, further understairs storage cupboard, tile effect flooring, radiator, panelled glazed door leading out onto garden, panelled doors leading into respective rooms.
Shower Room Comprising a three piece suite, shower cubicle with wall mounted electric Powershower accessed via glazed sliding door, low level w.c., with concealed dual hand flush, wash hand basin, tiled splashback, wall mounted lighting, wall mounted mirror, heated towel rail, tile effect flooring, extractor fan, window fitted with privacy glass out onto rear aspect.
Study/Bedroom 3 With radiator, full height window overlooking garden.
On The First Floor Sitting Room With stairs rising to second floor accommodation, double panelled radiator, windows to front and full height double glazed windows to rear aspect, access door onto flat roof for maintenance.
On The Second Floor Bedroom 1 With vaulted ceilings, a wealth of built-in wardrobes fitted with railings and shelving, radiator, sash window overlooking garden.
Bedroom 2 With part vaulted ceiling, wealth of built-in wardrobes fitted with railings and shelving, one wardrobe housing wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler providing hot water and heating for the property, radiator, units to front aspect.
Landing With doors leading into respective rooms, part vaulted ceiling, window to rear aspect.
Family Bathroom Comprising a three piece suite with panelled bath, hot and cold mixer bath tap, shower head attachment, low level w.c., wash hand basin with separate hot and cold taps, decorative tiled surround, tiled upstand, wall mounted lighting, tiled effect flooring, double panelled radiator, part vaulted ceiling, skylight to rear aspect.
Outside To the rear of the property is a private garden principally paved led directly off the Inner Hallway with a handful of mature shrubs and plants, enclosed by fencing on either side and a brick wall to the rear with a timber access gate leading out onto the rest of the development.
The property benefits from being surrounded by a number of mature trees adding to the sense of seclusion and privacy.
Communal Grounds Highsett is set within its own delightful established communal grounds with gated vehicular and pedestrian access from Hills Road as well as access from Tenison Avenue.
Agents' Note The property is freehold and the estate is managed by Saint Andrews Bureau. Highsett house-owners each own a share in the Highsett House Residents Society Ltd.
The residents elect a committee from their own number, which oversees the day-to-day running of the estate.
The communal maintenance fee (at present £500/quarter) covers: Management fee for sab, maintenance of trees and gardens, cleaning of windows, roofs and gutters, outside works on the communal areas including exterior painting of woodwork on houses and garages at regular intervals.
Arrangements are reviewed yearly at the agm.
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