2-bedroom house · CB24 8RX
Sold STCReduced £10k (−3.6%) on 27 AugListed 135 days
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Summary A well-presented two-bedroom mid-terraced period cottage, offered with no onward chain, ideally positioned in the heart of the village within easy reach of a wide range of local amenities.
Description A beautifully presented two-bedroom mid-terraced Victorian cottage, ideally located in the heart of Cottenham village, offering convenient access to a range of local amenities and excellent transport links into Cambridge.
The accommodation features a stylish sitting room with an attractive feature fireplace, leading through to a well-appointed kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of modern units and integrated appliances.
The ground floor also benefits from a contemporary bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, wash basin, and WC.
Upstairs, the property offers a spacious principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a Velux-style roof window, alongside a further generous double bedroom with useful built-in storage.
Externally, the property enjoys access to a shared garden, predominantly laid to lawn.
Location- Cottenham is a highly regarded village surrounded by open countryside, offering a wealth of scenic walks.
Situated approximately four miles north of Cambridge and ten miles south-west of Ely, the village benefits from excellent connectivity, with convenient access to the A14 and M11, as well as the nearby Guided Busway providing direct links to the Cambridge Science Park and Cambridge North railway station.
Accommodation - Living Room A stylish and well-presented reception room with a window to the front aspect, radiator, and an attractive feature fireplace.
The room is enhanced by inset spot lighting and modern laminate flooring, with a door leading to:- Kitchen/Diner Fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by roll-top work surfaces.
Integrated electric oven with hob and extractor fan over. Inset spot lighting, radiator, and tiled flooring.
A concealed staircase rises to the first floor with useful storage beneath, with an open throughway leading to:- Utility Area Fitted with a stainless steel sink unit, with plumbing in place for both a washing machine and dishwasher.
Window to the rear aspect and door providing access to the outside. Further door leading to:- Bathroom Comprising a low-level WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with shower attachment over.
Partially tiled surround, radiator, and an opaque double-glazed window to the rear aspect.
First Floor Landing doors to:- Master Bedroom A generously proportioned double bedroom featuring built-in wardrobes, a window to the front aspect, and a Velux-style roof window allowing for additional natural light.
Further benefits include a radiator and inset spot lighting. Bedroom Two A further double bedroom, slightly smaller in size, with a window to the rear aspect.
Features include a radiator, wall-mounted lighting, inset spot lighting, and a useful cupboard over the stairs providing additional storage.
Outside The property enjoys access to a communal courtyard, providing rear access to all the cottages.
Beyond this is a shared garden, predominantly laid to lawn, with a selection of shrubs and planted borders. 1.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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