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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · CB24 8AJ
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About
The property is located in a non-estate position on Broad Lane, close to the village High Street.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, two spacious double bedrooms, an extended living room with hard flooring and French doors to the garden.
A white suite bathroom with half-tiled walls, shower over bath and a vanity wash basin.
There is a modern kitchen/diner with a built-in oven and gas hob, integrated dishwasher, glazed external door, breakfast bar with space for two stools.
Outside there is a generous, mature and private rear garden, laid to lawn with bushes along the border, a small orchard to the back comprising three apple trees, a pear tree, a plum tree and a walnut tree.
There is a useful brick outbuilding, a patio with a raised brick pond, and a central garden path leads to the rear where there are two timber sheds.
The property is set back from the road with a wide, gravelled front driveway providing parking for two/three cars and including an EV charging point.
There is a 1 ½ length garage with light, power, water and drainage connected allowing connection of a washing machine.
LOCATION Cottenham is one of the largest villages in Cambridgeshire with many facilities available and a wide range of properties, from period townhouses on the high street to more modern developments on the outskirts of the village.
Transport links are excellent as the village is approximately 3 miles (4.83 kilometres) from the A10 and A14. In addition, the village has a regular bus service to both Cambridge and Ely.
Cottenham Primary School is located on Lambs Lane and Cottenham Village College provides both secondary schooling and a sixth form, as well as adult learning classes and numerous after-school events.
Facilities include a gym, sports hall, tennis courts and sports field which are commonly used by the local community.
Cottenham has a broad range of amenities including two doctors’ surgeries, a dental surgery, a library, two mini supermarkets, a newsagent with a post office, pharmacy, butchers, bakers, community coffee shop, fish & chip shop, a hairdressers, barbers and beauty salon, two pubs, an Indian restaurant and a village hall.
EPC Rating: C
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