Akeman Street

Features

Description

This smart and characterful four-bedroom semi-detached home opens with an entrance hall finished with Travertine marble flooring, leading into a large bay-fronted lounge with two working wood-burning fireplaces, a cast iron radiator, built-in storage, and solid oak flooring. There is also underfloor storage along the rear section of the main living room. There is plenty of space for sofas, and the room could easily be split into a lounge and dining area.

The kitchen is a generous, practical space featuring a bespoke zinc work surface, twin butcher sinks, terracotta tiled flooring, a Range Master gas hob and oven, and space for freestanding appliances. It also has direct access to the rear garden. Off the kitchen is a bright utility area with front access and a WC with Travertine flooring.

At the rear of the home is a cosy timber-framed extension, currently used as an office and additional lounge, with two roof windows, garden views, and solid oak flooring.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, all with exposed pine flooring. The principal bedroom sits at the front, spans the width of the home, includes a fireplace, and is currently arranged as a spacious home office. Bedrooms two and three overlook the garden, while the fourth bedroom is currently arranged as a dressing room, includes a roof window, and could also be used as a single bedroom or study. The bathroom includes a four-piece suite, floor-to-ceiling mosaic tiling, a large skylight, a chrome heated towel rail, and a column radiator.

Externally, the home has a large private driveway with a carport. The rear south-facing garden is enclosed with timber fencing and includes a pond, outdoor seating areas, and a steel storage shed. This home is being sold with no onward chain. The home is offered for sale with no onward chain.

There are a range of local shops and amenities within a short distance including supermarkets, cafes, Akeman Community Centre and Histon Road Recreation Ground. Further away, but still within walking distance is Cambridge's historical city centre; the River Cam; and popular open spaces including Jesus Green and Midsummer Common. The property is conveniently situated for bus routes into and out of Cambridge; and major employment hubs including Cambridge Science Park, Eddington, West Cambridge site and the city centre.

The catchment area schools are St Luke's Primary School, and for secondary, the highly sought after Chesterton Community College, which was last rated outstanding by Ofsted. 

Additonal information: 

Services: Mains water and sewage, mains electricity, mains gas
Local Authority: Cambridge City Council
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold
Internet speed: Cable and fibre options up to 1Gbps