"? Charming detached period house
? Beautiful gardens
? Garage and off-road parking
? Central village location
? Rarely available property


A stunning and beautiful, detached, period property with 3 double bedrooms, rarely available and positioned in a highly prominent, central village, location; the layout of this home flows particularly well and is complemented by well tended, manicured, front and rear
gardens.

The ground floor accommodation is accessed by a covered porchway under a tiled roof, the front door has stained glass panels and the wide entrance hall gives access to both the dining room and the living room. The living room is a good size with feature open fireplaces, bespoke fitted storage cupboards with shelving above, there is ample room for furniture and dual aspect windows to the front and side. A glazed door leads to the part brick-built conservatory, which quite simply is a perfect place in which to relax and unwind whilst looking out over the tranquil, beautifully kept, rear garden; there are doors leading to the rear patio area and the flooring is tiled. The kitchen has a range of base and eye-level units, ample work surfaces, oven with 4-ring hob and extractor above, there is a breakfast bar for informal dining, a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, window and part glazed door to the rear aspect. The dining room is impressive, providing a grand space for entertaining with room for a large table and chairs, there are bespoke cabinets with shelving above and stairs leading to the first floor. The utility area is accessed from the rear of the property, there is a Butler sink with mixer tap, storage cupboards, work surfaces and space and plumbing for various appliances with a door leading into the adjoining garage.

The first floor accommodation has 3 double bedrooms; the master bedroom is a very large double with plentiful built-in storage, benefiting from a good size en suite with oversized shower cubicle, WC, washhand basin, storage cupboards and a window to the rear aspect. Bedroom 2 is a very nice size double with built-in storage and a window to the front aspect. Bedroom 3 is also a comfortable double with built-in storage and window to rear aspect. The family bathroom has a bath, WC, washhand basin and is finished with tiling.

Outside the property is set back from the road, situated in a prominent, central village, location. Aesthetically the property is unique in style and truly stands out as picture-perfect. The front garden is walled and entry is via a wrought-iron gate, a pathway leads to the front door with the gardens either side being well tended with shrub borders, mature trees, the remainder laid to lawn. There is access to the rear garden via a wooden gate, as well as to the garage. There is a further private garden to the front, hidden by large hedging. The rear garden is a true delight, which the current owner has looked after, making it a real gem and being truly wonderful in bloom, it certainly is a peaceful place in which to relax. There is a summerhouse, patio area, mature trees, shrub borders, a water feature and wooden door to the side of house, plus a garage with workshop, power and light connected and off-road parking for several vehicles on a block-paved driveway.

Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge. Its particularly convenient location, just three 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 three minutes. Cambridge North Railway Station opened in May 2017, located in Chesterton close to Cambridge Science Park, connects with the Guided Busway and provides an interchange with Park and Ride and local bus services. Pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders 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.

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