House For Sale £550,000
A detached bungalow set back from the road within the peacefully rural village of Histon, offering three bedrooms, a large rear garden and parking for multiple vehicles. The property is within walking distance to Histon & Impington Park Primary School along with the village high street complete with shops and pubs. The city centre of Cambridge is just over four miles away, with the closest station being Cambridge North. In addition, the property boasts fantastic links to the A14 and M11.
Accommodation comprises an enclosed entrance hallway with kitchen to the rear of the property, finished with tiled flooring and including units and appliances, and a single space breakfast bar. Access is provided into the rear garden. The living room is to the side of the property with aspect windows overlooking the front lawn, and is abundant with natural light. A gas fireplace is provided. Double doors open into the conservatory, added in 2006, with additional access to the rear garden. Two of the bedrooms are doubles; the principal offers a large en-suite shower room with integrated wardrobe space while the third bedroom is currently utilised as an office space. The property benefits from an additional utility room which allows space for further appliances along with a separate WC. The main family bathroom is part-tiled and provides a bath, WC, hand basin and large, walk-in shower. Gas central heating is supplied throughout the property.
The rear garden has both patio and lawn, with mature trees and shrubs along with some flowerbeds. A gravel driveway with shared access allows for parking for multiple vehicles and a carport is also provided. Private gated access exists at the end of the garden. The property benefits from a private drainage system with a cesspit.
Histon is located approximately 4 miles from Cambridge city centre, just north of the A14 and 13.5 miles from St. Ives. Both the A14 and M11 are only a short drive away making travelling to and from very convenient. There are also regular buses to and from Cambridge including the guided bus route, stopping at the Science Park.
In the village centre is a picturesque green with a duck pond and a children’s play park. Schooling for 5-7-year-olds is provided by Histon and Impington Infant School, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with 7-12-year-olds attending Histon and Impington Junior School, rated ‘Outstanding’. Impington Village College is a mixed secondary school and international sixth form college, offering both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, also rated ‘Good’.
Histon provides a good choice of shops and facilities including a doctor’s surgery, two dental practises, mini supermarkets, a cycle shop and a petrol station. There are also six pubs between Histon and Impington, including The King Bill and The Red Lion.
EPC Rating: E
Rear Garden
A large rear garden facing North-East, with both patio and lawn areas.
Front Garden
Front lawn.
Parking - On Drive
Parking - Car Port
