8 Cottenham Road, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9ES Offers in excess of £500,000 Freehold

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A CHARMING 1930’S 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE WITH ATTRACTIVE GARDENS AND EXTENSIONS TO THE FRONT AND REAR SITUATED CLOSE TO THE CENTRE OF THE VILLAGE IN A DESIRABLE

POSITION NEAR THE CHURCH

Three bedrooms • first floor bathroom • 2nd WC • playroom/study • lounge • dining room • kitchen/breakfast room • entrance hall • driveway parking • front and rear gardens

This attractive semi-detached house has been extended at the front and rear and provides well proportioned accommodation which, in a little more detail, comprises a large reception hall with bespoke cupboards and stairs to the first floor. There are two reception rooms, including a dining room with bay window to the front aspect and a lounge which has also been extended and includes French doors providing access to the rear garden and a fireplace with multifuel stove. There is a playroom with wood effect flooring which could equally be used as a study. The kitchen/breakfast room has been refitted with a range of units including integrated fridge-freezer and there is a door to the garden, a useful pantry area adjoins the kitchen. Upstairs there are three good sized bedrooms including a bay windowed master bedroom and bathroom which has been refitted with a white suite, a separate first floor cloakroom and an airing cupboard. Outside, at the front there is a gravelled driveway providing parking for two cars, flower beds and attractive shrubs. Side access leads to the rear garden which is enclosed by fencing, has a generous patio, lawn, well stocked flower borders, mature trees and timber shed.

The house has been maintained and upgraded in a program of works by the current owners, which in addition to the above includes replacing the boiler and radiators, replacing almost all windows, skimming artex ceiling and refitting the second WC with white sanitary ware.

LOCATIONHiston is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge. Its particularly convenient location just 3 miles from the city centre adds to its popularity and communications are first class, the A14 and M11 being within a few minutes drive. The village boasts many local facilities including excellent schooling for all ages from pre-school to sixth form. Good local shopping is available in the village and there is a regular bus service to Cambridge. Histon is served by Cambridgeshire County Council’s Guided Busway with an estimated journey time to the Science Park of approximately 3 minutes. Girton Golf Club is also within a few minutes drive.

AGENTS NOTEPlanning permission has been granted for a detached house on land beyond the garden of 8 Cottenham Road. It is accessed from Winders Lane. Ref S/4578/17/FL. The new house has been carefully designed not to overlook the windows and garden of 8 Cottenham Road.

TENUREFreehold

SERVICES All mains services are connected.

STATUTORY AUTHORITIESSouth Cambridgeshire District Council

7 Dukes Court, 54-64 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8DZ

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris

These sales particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of, an offer or contract. If there is any matter which is of particular importance to you or if you wish to make an appointment to view please contact our office prior to undertaking travel. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings.