A three-bedroom semi-detached home, owned by the same family since 1966, offering excellent scope for improvement and benefitting from a large garden. The property is offered for sale with no upward chain, making it an ideal opportunity for buyers looking to create a long-term family home.
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Positioned within a quiet and highly regarded residential turning, 12 Poplar Road presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-proportioned family home in the sought-after village of Histon, located just a short distance from the Guided Busway and the wider amenities of Cambridge.
The property immediately benefits from its attractive residential setting, characterised by mature surroundings and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere. Set well back from the road, the home enjoys a pleasing sense of privacy, while remaining conveniently placed for local facilities, schooling, and excellent transport links.
Location -
Histon is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after villages to the north of Cambridge, a reputation enhanced by its highly convenient location just three miles from the city centre. Transport links are excellent, with the A14 and M11 both accessible within a short drive, making the village particularly popular with commuters.
The village offers a wide range of local amenities, including excellent schooling for all ages, from pre-school through to sixth form, along with a variety of local shops and services. A regular bus service to Cambridge further enhances accessibility, while the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway provides swift journeys, with an estimated travel time of approximately three minutes to the Cambridge Science Park.
Agents Note - This property has an offer accepted subject to contract but is still currently available to view
The property immediately benefits from its attractive residential setting, characterised by mature surroundings and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere. Set well back from the road, the home enjoys a pleasing sense of privacy, while remaining conveniently placed for local facilities, schooling, and excellent transport links.
Location -
Histon is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after villages to the north of Cambridge, a reputation enhanced by its highly convenient location just three miles from the city centre. Transport links are excellent, with the A14 and M11 both accessible within a short drive, making the village particularly popular with commuters.
The village offers a wide range of local amenities, including excellent schooling for all ages, from pre-school through to sixth form, along with a variety of local shops and services. A regular bus service to Cambridge further enhances accessibility, while the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway provides swift journeys, with an estimated travel time of approximately three minutes to the Cambridge Science Park.
Agents Note - This property has an offer accepted subject to contract but is still currently available to view
Entrance Hall
Stairs leading to the first floor with storage under. Radiator. Opaque window to front aspect.Lounge/Diner
Double glazed window to front aspect. Two radiators. Sliding door leading to:-Conservatory
Windows to three sides. Glazed door leading out to the garden.Kitchen
Comprising a single drainer sink unit positioned beneath a double-glazed window to the rear aspect, with plumbing for a washing machine. The kitchen is fitted with a basic range of wall and base units with roll-top work surfaces, along with a useful pantry cupboard. Additional features include a wall-mounted gas boiler and a door providing direct access to the outside.First Floor Landing
Opaque window to side aspect. Loft access. Airing cupboard. Doors to:-Bedroom One
Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Built in wardrobes.Bedroom Two
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator. Built in wardrobes.Bedroom Three
Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Built in cupboard over the stairs.Shower Room
Comprising a pedestal wash hand basin and shower tray with glass screen, along with a radiator and an opaque window to the rear aspect providing natural light. There is a separate WC, also benefitting from a window to the side aspect and a radiator.Outside
The property stands well set back from the road beneath a pitched and tiled roof. To the front is an open-plan garden, laid mainly to lawn and featuring mature trees, shrubs, and planted borders, with a pathway leading to the front door. To the rear is a large garden, again laid predominantly to lawn and complemented by established trees, shrubs, and borders, along with two garden sheds providing useful storage. The property further benefits from a single garage fitted with an up-and-over door.
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