House For Sale £700,000
84 Highsett is a striking terraced property, set in a peaceful position at the end of a private cul-de-sac, less than a mile from Cambridge city centre. The property is part of the renowned Highsett development, dating from the late 1950s and designed by Eric Lyons, with the distinctive style of the development setting a new trend for housing at the time, which would continue into the 1960s.
Inside, the property offers attractive open-plan living on the ground floor, with the sitting room, dining room and kitchen all presented in one continuous living space. Full-height windows to the front and rear provide plenty of natural light, while the kitchen has white units to base level and integrated appliances, including an oven, hob and extractor hood.
There are three double bedrooms to the first floor, with the principal bedroom and one other bedroom benefitting from fitted storage. The first floor also has a family bathroom, with an over-bath shower.
The property is located in the desirable south of Cambridge, less than a mile from the city centre and with easy access to the beautiful countryside surrounding the city. There are local shops just around the corner on Hills Road, as well as further shops and amenities on nearby Mill Road, while the centre of the city with its excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, is within easy reach. There are several good schools nearby, including a number of independent schools, as well as the outstanding-rated St. Albans Catholic Primary School and Parkside Community College for secondary. The property is conveniently located for Cambridge mainline station, which offers a fast and efficient service to London King’s Cross (53 minutes), while the M11 is just three miles away.
The Highsett development features delightful communal gardens, which were designed to resemble a college courtyard and provide a splendid, peaceful setting in which to relax. The house itself is situated along a short walkway, away from a parking area, there is a secluded back garden with established shrubs and plants, rear gate access and secure garden shed/cycle store within garden. The property also comes with garage on block.
Inside, the property offers attractive open-plan living on the ground floor, with the sitting room, dining room and kitchen all presented in one continuous living space. Full-height windows to the front and rear provide plenty of natural light, while the kitchen has white units to base level and integrated appliances, including an oven, hob and extractor hood.
There are three double bedrooms to the first floor, with the principal bedroom and one other bedroom benefitting from fitted storage. The first floor also has a family bathroom, with an over-bath shower.
The property is located in the desirable south of Cambridge, less than a mile from the city centre and with easy access to the beautiful countryside surrounding the city. There are local shops just around the corner on Hills Road, as well as further shops and amenities on nearby Mill Road, while the centre of the city with its excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, is within easy reach. There are several good schools nearby, including a number of independent schools, as well as the outstanding-rated St. Albans Catholic Primary School and Parkside Community College for secondary. The property is conveniently located for Cambridge mainline station, which offers a fast and efficient service to London King’s Cross (53 minutes), while the M11 is just three miles away.
The Highsett development features delightful communal gardens, which were designed to resemble a college courtyard and provide a splendid, peaceful setting in which to relax. The house itself is situated along a short walkway, away from a parking area, there is a secluded back garden with established shrubs and plants, rear gate access and secure garden shed/cycle store within garden. The property also comes with garage on block.
