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5 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Charming 1960s-built home with a double garage and spacious driveway
- Modern kitchen with an island and an additional breakfast room
- Bright reception room with large windows and sun room
- Five bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with plenty of storage and an en suite bathroom.
- Accessible garden with a well-maintained lawn
- EPC Rating = D
Description
This light and airy detached 1960s house offers a range of appealing features for comfortable and convenient living, located in the popular village of Great Shelford, which offers great access to both Cambridge and London. The house is approached via a wide driveway with ample space for parking two cars, as well as a double garage.
Entering through the front door, most rooms on the ground floor are accessible from the hallway. The reception room is bathed in natural light, benefitting from large windows that creates a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Off the reception room is the sun room, located at the rear of the house, providing a cosy space to relax and enjoy the outdoor views throughout the year. To the right of the hallway is the modern kitchen a wide array of floor and wall mounted units with a central island all with stone composite work surfaces – adjoining is good size breakfast room. This ground floor accommodation is completed by an office/study, perfect for working from home, a dining room, and a bathroom equipped with a walk in shower, wash basin and WC.
Upstairs are five well proportioned bedrooms, the principal of which features good storage and an en suite with shower, wash basin and WC. There is also a bathroom, equipped with a bath with shower over and a wash basin, as well as a separate WC.
The garden is laid to lawn can be accessed through both the kitchen and sun room, and has a great sense for privacy with walled borders adorned with shrubs and perennials.
Location
Situated in the sought-after village of Great Shelford, this property benefits from its prime location, offering a host of amenities and excellent transport connections. Great Shelford is a vibrant village known for its charming atmosphere and convenient access to nearby Cambridge and London.
Within the village, there is a well-regarded butcher, a convenient convenience store, and a delightful deli. Additionally, a selection of restaurants and traditional pubs provides ample dining options and for those who appreciate outdoor activities, the village offers a park, a recreation ground, and various sporting facilities, catering to a wide range of interests.
One of the remarkable aspects of Great Shelford is its proximity to the historic city of Cambridge, located just 4 miles to the north. Cambridge is renowned for its prestigious University and its rich cultural heritage. The village benefits from excellent transport links to Cambridge with a direct cycle path connecting Great Shelford to Addenbrooke's Hospital and the newly established Biomedical Campus, situated to the south of the city.
Education options in the area are abundant and highly regarded. Great Shelford itself is home to a primary school, ensuring that young families have a convenient educational facility within the village. For secondary education, Sawston Village College offers excellent schooling options. Furthermore, the wider area is renowned for its prestigious independent schools which cater to all age groups, such as St Faith's, The Perse, The Stephen Perse, King's College, St John's prep schools, The Leys, and St Mary's.
For those who commute, Great Shelford benefits from its own train station, conveniently located approximately 0.7 miles away. The station provides regular train services to Cambridge, connecting residents to the city centre. Additionally, direct services to London's Liverpool Street station are available. Cambridge station offers further transport options, including direct trains to King's Cross station.
In summary, this property in Great Shelford not only offers a well-appointed home but also provides a desirable lifestyle within a well-served village.
All distances and times provided are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,229 sq ft
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