An exceptional and much improved 3 bedroom semi-detached Victorian cottage with detached studio, occupying a quiet, yet central position in this ever popular village just north-west of Cambridge.
This attractive Victorian cottage enjoys a peaceful village position, a short walk from the village centre and within easy reach of Cambridge city centre. The property has been finished to a meticulous standard throughout and offers versatility to suit individual purchasers needs.
The entrance hall has access to a cloakroom W.C, a former wetroom which could easily be reinstated. There is understairs storage and stairs to the first floor. The sitting room has built-in storage and a wood-burning stove, contrasted by exposed brickwork. The kitchen has been fitted with a delightful range of bespoke units and is finished with granite worktops. There is also a separate utility room with further units and space / plumbing for appliances. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a dining room which benefits from the morning sun.
Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms, served by a Jack and Jill shower room and WC, complemented by attractive tiling. Bedroom 2 includes a large dressing room.
Outside there is a private front garden with well-tended shrub borders, a wood store and pathway to the main entrance. The south-east facing garden has a raised terrace, well suited to alfresco dining. Of particular note is the properties’ substantial studio which has an en suite and could easily serve as a third bedroom. There is also a summerhouse with power, lighting and insulation, lending a great opportunity for a home office or snug.
Girton offers a fantastic balance between living within the city limits and enjoying the traditional charm and facilities of Girton village. It is within 2 miles of the west University site and 2.5 miles from the very centre of the city with excellent dedicated cycle routes. There is a newly opened Sainsburys supermarket and also a small Co-op by Girton College that is open 7 days a week until late.
The middle of Girton village is a short walk away and has a range of pubs and restaurants, shops and other facilities. There is a primary school in the village that feeds into Impington Village College (3 miles) plus a tennis club and golf course. Many of the city’s private schools are on the west side of the city, so are easily accessible.