House For Sale £500,000
Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24

A rarely available detached house, offering spacious accommodation with a landscaped south facing garden, extensive off road parking and garage. Situated within a quiet, highly sought after cul-de-sac in the heart of the village. Ideally placed for access to the local amenities.

The beautifully presented property been well maintained and is neutrally decorated throughout. The spacious ground floor accommodation comprises a wide, welcoming entrance hall with dogleg stairs and oak banisters, to the first floor and there is a deep, under stair storage cupboard. The impressive kitchen/dining room has been recently refitted to an impeccable standard with electric underfloor heating. There is a comprehensive range of base and eye level storage cupboards and drawers, bowl sink with mixer tap, extensive work surfaces, a built in dining area, double eye level oven, island, ideal for informal dining with a 4 ring hob and extractor hood over, double eye level oven and integrated white goods. There are two windows to the front aspect and a door to the side aspect. The large, dual aspect sitting room offers plenty of space for furniture and boasts a built in fireplace with a raised hearth. There is a window to the side aspect and large doors, which open to the rear garden, and inturn, allow excellent levels of natural light. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a cloakroom which includes a W.C, wash hand basin and a frosted window.

The first floor accommodation comprises a landing with a window to the side aspect and there is a built in storage cupboard. The master bedroom benefits from bespoke built in storage and there two windows with pleasant views to the rear garden. The ensuite bathroom includes a white suite of W.C. Enclosed shower, wash hand basin with vanity storage under and a frosted window. Bedroom 2 is large in size, and was originally constructed as a three bedroom house, with two bedrooms which now been knocked into one, to create a large bedroom with a bespoke, built in storage and is currently used as a study space, ideal for those who work from home. The family bathroom includes a white suite of W.C., wash hand basin, bath and a frosted window.

Outside, the property is set back from the road in an enviable tucked away position, with a large gravel driveway which provides parking for several vehicles. To the rear, the enclosed south facing garden enjoys excellent levels of privacy and there is a patio area, perfect for outdoor dining. The landscaped garden is well stocked, to provide year-round colour and is surrounded by mature shrubs with a timber pergola. There is a single garage with additional parking to the front and the garage has an up and over door and power and light connected.

Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge. It's 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 minute's 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 minute's. Cambridge North Railway Station opened in May 2017, located in Chesterton, close to Cambridge Science Park, connecting to the Guided Busway and providing an interchange with Park & Ride and local bus services. Pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders also benefit from a bridleway running all the way from Cambridge Science Park to St. Ives along the route of the Guided Busway. Girton Golf Club is also within a few minute's drive.