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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CB22 4RA
Listing removedReduced £25k (−7.7%) on 25 AugListed 89 days
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About
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this charming two-bedroom detached house presents a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors seeking a characterful home in the heart of the highly desirable village of Duxford.
Benefitting from off-street parking, a covered driveway leading to a detached garage, and a delightful courtyard garden, the property offers well-balanced accommodation with excellent scope to modernise and personalise to suit individual tastes.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a well-appointed kitchen/dining room, offering a practical layout with ample worktop and storage space, as well as excellent potential for updating to suit modern tastes.
Beyond the kitchen, a bright conservatory provides an additional reception area overlooking the courtyard garden, making it an ideal space to enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of the home.
The well-proportioned living room features an attractive fireplace, creating a cosy focal point for relaxing or entertaining, while a practical ground floor shower room completes the accommodation on this level.
The first floor offers two generous double bedrooms, both enjoying good natural light and providing comfortable, versatile accommodation suitable for a range of buyers.
Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed courtyard garden, creating a private, low-maintenance outdoor space ideal for al fresco dining or relaxing.
A covered driveway provides off-street parking and leads to a detached garage, offering excellent storage.
Situated in the sought-after South Cambridgeshire village of Duxford, the property enjoys easy access to a range of local amenities including a village shop, traditional public houses, a well-regarded primary school and a variety of community facilities.
Excellent transport links are close by, with Whittlesford Parkway railway station providing direct services to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street, while the M11 offers convenient road access to Cambridge, Stansted Airport and London.
The village is also home to the renowned Imperial War Museum Duxford and is ideally positioned for major employment hubs including the Wellcome Genome Campus, Granta Park and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
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