House For Sale £550,000
A modern, four bedroom, detached family home situated in a quiet traffic-free location, close to the centre of the village and with a private rear garden. It is painted and carpeted throughout in a consistent, neutral colour scheme.
The ground floor accommodation consists of a wide entrance hall providing access to all rooms and stairs leading to the first floor. The living room is substantial in size with plenty of space for sofas and/or chairs. There is a gas-effect fireplace with surround and patio doors opening to the conservatory. The part brick-built conservatory/dining room spans the whole width of the property and is a great place to relax with views of the garden. It is equipped with underfloor heating and a full set of pleated window blinds.
The modern kitchen has a range of base and eye-level units, ample work surfaces, double oven, 5-ring gas hob with extractor above, integrated fridge and dishwasher, window to front aspect and a part-glazed door to the side. The ground floor accommodation is finished with a cloakroom with WC, washhand basin and tiled splashback.
The first floor accommodation has 4 good size bedrooms all off a central landing, which has access to the loft space. The master bedroom is generous in size with built-in storage, a window to the rear aspect and the added benefit of an ensuite shower room with WC, washhand basin and complemented with modern tiling. Bedroom 2, again, is a good size double with ample built-in storage and a window to the rear. Bedroom 3 is a double with a window to the front aspect. Bedroom 4 is a comfortable double. The family bathroom is modern in design, there is a bath with shower above, WC, washhand basin, heated towel rail, storage finished with contemporary stylish tiling.
Outside the property is set back from the road, there is off-road parking for at least two cars, a garage with power and light connected and access to the rear, from both sides of the house. The rear garden is extremely private with a patio area, a further patio area to the rear of the garden is perfect for alfresco dining, the remainder is laid to lawn and the whole enclosed by fencing.
Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge. Its 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 minutes 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 minutes. Cambridge North Railway Station opened in May 2017, located in Chesterton close to Cambridge Science Park, connects to the Guided Busway and provides an interchange with Park and 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 minutes drive.
The ground floor accommodation consists of a wide entrance hall providing access to all rooms and stairs leading to the first floor. The living room is substantial in size with plenty of space for sofas and/or chairs. There is a gas-effect fireplace with surround and patio doors opening to the conservatory. The part brick-built conservatory/dining room spans the whole width of the property and is a great place to relax with views of the garden. It is equipped with underfloor heating and a full set of pleated window blinds.
The modern kitchen has a range of base and eye-level units, ample work surfaces, double oven, 5-ring gas hob with extractor above, integrated fridge and dishwasher, window to front aspect and a part-glazed door to the side. The ground floor accommodation is finished with a cloakroom with WC, washhand basin and tiled splashback.
The first floor accommodation has 4 good size bedrooms all off a central landing, which has access to the loft space. The master bedroom is generous in size with built-in storage, a window to the rear aspect and the added benefit of an ensuite shower room with WC, washhand basin and complemented with modern tiling. Bedroom 2, again, is a good size double with ample built-in storage and a window to the rear. Bedroom 3 is a double with a window to the front aspect. Bedroom 4 is a comfortable double. The family bathroom is modern in design, there is a bath with shower above, WC, washhand basin, heated towel rail, storage finished with contemporary stylish tiling.
Outside the property is set back from the road, there is off-road parking for at least two cars, a garage with power and light connected and access to the rear, from both sides of the house. The rear garden is extremely private with a patio area, a further patio area to the rear of the garden is perfect for alfresco dining, the remainder is laid to lawn and the whole enclosed by fencing.
Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge. Its 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 minutes 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 minutes. Cambridge North Railway Station opened in May 2017, located in Chesterton close to Cambridge Science Park, connects to the Guided Busway and provides an interchange with Park and 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 minutes drive.
