1 bedroom terraced bungalow for sale

Available to purchase with no onward chain is this 75% shared ownership property designed for the over 60’s and part of a fantastic scheme with South Cambridgeshire District Council

Constructed around the early 1990’s, this terraced home is part of a small development of homes designed for the over 60’s.

This terraced bungalow benefits from a large reception room with a window to the front and large window and door opening into the rear garden. Adjoining the living room is a kitchen with cupboards at both eye level and base level, a built-in shelved cupboard and space for white goods. To the rear of the property is a double bedroom, overlooking the rear garden and benefitting from fitted wardrobes. Off the entrance hall is a wet room, ideal for those with limited mobility. Throughout the property are several storage cupboards including a large storage cupboard off the living room, a cupboard externally to the front and a cupboard of the entrance hall.

Externally, there is resident parking to the front and a small, gravelled garden to the front with concrete pathway leading towards the front door. The rear garden is fully enclosed, laid predominantly to a mixture of patio and gravel and benefitting from a large timber built shed/workshop.

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 - Leasehold
Lease length – 125 years from 11th June 2010 with 109 years currently remaining on the lease.
Ground Rent - £6.50per quarter (£26 annually)
Service Charge - Currently £163.49per quarter (£653.96 annually)

Services - Mains services connected include: electricity, water and mains drainage. Electric heating

Statutory Authorities - South Cambridgeshire District Council
Council tax band-B

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

Agents Note - Agent Note – The property is part of a shared ownership scheme with South Cambridgeshire District Council and is designed for the over 60’s. The property is being sold as a 75% share with no rent owed on the remaining 25%. The value of the property has been determined by a RICS Chartered Surveyor with the full value of the property being £252,000.
Buildings Insurance - £13.04 per quarter (£52.16 annually)