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Situated in one of South-Cambridgeshire's most popular and conveniently located villages, a spacious, detached modern four bedroom family home situated in lovely location close to schooling and local amenities.
Excellent road and rail commuter links in the area. - Cambridge City Centre – approx. 8 miles - Royston – approx. 7 miles - Meldreth Railway Station – approx. 4 miles - M11 (Junction 12) - approx.
6 miles • Large sitting room with inglenook fireplace • Dining room • Family room/snug • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room • Cloakroom • Detached double garage & parking for 4/5 cars • Secluded gardens with summer house • EPC rating D 4 Greenford Close is a Potton home built in 1984.
It was purchased by the current owners in 1995 and have made some changes since then, to create a very flexible and free flowing space, perfect for modern family living.
There are two lovely reception rooms, both with fireplaces fitted with woodburners, and a cosy family room/snug with doors to the garden.
This leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room with good range of laminate units with Minerva worksurfaces, integrated appliances including Neff oven and microwave, Neff induction hob and extractor, fridge and Bosch dishwasher.
There is also a utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and space for upright fridge/freezer.
On the first floor is a galleried landing, four bedrooms (three with fitted wardrobes) and two bathrooms, both with bath and shower.
The property is immaculately presented throughout and is the ideal family home to move straight into.
The property is approached over a brick paved in-and-out driveway providing parking for at least 4 cars and giving access to the detached double garage with up and over door.
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature hedging with planted beds and borders. The rear garden is nicely secluded and has the benefit of a south-west orientation.
It is mainly laid to lawn with a brick paved terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining etc and mature planted borders. There is a greenhouse, compost area, summer house and workshop.
Orwell is a pretty and thriving rural village situated in a lovely, countryside location between the university city of Cambridge and the market town of Royston.
There are excellent amenities in the village including a convenience store/post office, a public house and a hairdressers along with a primary school, all within walking distance of the property.
Further facilities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Barrington and Meldreth.
Secondary schooling is available at Bassingbourn and Comberton Village Colleges, with a daily bus service to both. There is also a regular bus service to Cambridge.
For those needing to commute by road or rail, there is a mainline rail service available from Royston (London Kings Cross 37 mins) and Meldreth (Cambridge 15 mins) along with easy access to the M11 and A1.
There are also wonderful, woodland walks in the area up and across the rolling hills and over to the Wimpole Estate.
Additional Information: Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council Council Tax: Band F Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents Carter Jonas
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