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Offers in excess of
£400,0002 bedroom detached house for sale
Saffron Road, Histon, Cambridge
Chain-free
Detached house
2 beds
1 bath
661
EPC rating: F
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Detached Victorian house
- 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room 1 bathroom
- 661.7 sqft/61.5 sqm
- Constructed on the 1880s
- Gas fired central heating to radiators
- Driveway and carport
- 125.4 ft x 23.7 ft rear garden
- EPC-F/38
- Council tax band-D
Available to purchase with no onward chain is this detached Victorian Home in need of internal renovation and offering expansion potential subject to the relevant planning consents being granted.
Having benefitted from the installation of a new roof in 2022 and replacement double glazing in 2013, this detached family home measures 661.7 sqft/61.5 sqm and offers great potential for expansion subject to the relevant planning consents being granted.
Having been constructed in and around the late 1800’s this detached residence occupies a generous rear garden measuring more than 125ft in length and 23ft in width. In need of renovation throughout, this home benefits from a reception room to the front, a kitchen with understairs pantry, a utility/boot room and ground floor bathroom. To the first floor the property comprises of two bedrooms with built in wardrobes to the master bedroom.
Occupying a generous plot this home benefits from a small, gravelled garden to the front with a driveway to the side of the property which goes all the way through to the rear garden. off the rear of the property is a covered carport area, ideal for car enthusiasts, a outside WC, a workshop and a shed. The rear garden of the property is 125ft in length, is predominantly laid to lawn and has an array of mature shrubs and trees within the curtilage of the garden. A large tandem garage is approximately a third of the way down the garden and measures 25’11” x 8’8”.
Location - Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge. Its particularly convenient location just 3 miles from Cambridge city centre adds to its popularity and communications are first class, the A14 and M11 being within a few minutes’ drive. Histon is served by Cambridgeshire County Council's Guided Busway with an estimated journey time to the Science Park of approximately 3 minutes and is a 10-minute cycle. It is also conveniently located for Cambridge North railway station.
The village boasts many local facilities including excellent schooling for all ages from pre-school to sixth form, including the well regarded Impington Village College. Good local shopping is available in the village and there is a regular bus service to Cambridge. Girton Golf Club is also within a few minutes’ drive.
Tenure - Freehold
Services - Mains services connected include: gas, electricity, water and mains drainage.
Statutory Authorities - South Cambridgeshire District Council
Council tax band-D
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
Having benefitted from the installation of a new roof in 2022 and replacement double glazing in 2013, this detached family home measures 661.7 sqft/61.5 sqm and offers great potential for expansion subject to the relevant planning consents being granted.
Having been constructed in and around the late 1800’s this detached residence occupies a generous rear garden measuring more than 125ft in length and 23ft in width. In need of renovation throughout, this home benefits from a reception room to the front, a kitchen with understairs pantry, a utility/boot room and ground floor bathroom. To the first floor the property comprises of two bedrooms with built in wardrobes to the master bedroom.
Occupying a generous plot this home benefits from a small, gravelled garden to the front with a driveway to the side of the property which goes all the way through to the rear garden. off the rear of the property is a covered carport area, ideal for car enthusiasts, a outside WC, a workshop and a shed. The rear garden of the property is 125ft in length, is predominantly laid to lawn and has an array of mature shrubs and trees within the curtilage of the garden. A large tandem garage is approximately a third of the way down the garden and measures 25’11” x 8’8”.
Location - Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge. Its particularly convenient location just 3 miles from Cambridge city centre adds to its popularity and communications are first class, the A14 and M11 being within a few minutes’ drive. Histon is served by Cambridgeshire County Council's Guided Busway with an estimated journey time to the Science Park of approximately 3 minutes and is a 10-minute cycle. It is also conveniently located for Cambridge North railway station.
The village boasts many local facilities including excellent schooling for all ages from pre-school to sixth form, including the well regarded Impington Village College. Good local shopping is available in the village and there is a regular bus service to Cambridge. Girton Golf Club is also within a few minutes’ drive.
Tenure - Freehold
Services - Mains services connected include: gas, electricity, water and mains drainage.
Statutory Authorities - South Cambridgeshire District Council
Council tax band-D
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
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