TENURE: Leasehold
A rarely available, one bedroom, ground floor retirement apartment being east facing with access to a patio area, conveniently located to both the Laundry Room and Lift and with generous storage space, having well maintained communal gardens and situated within easy reach of all village amenities, being sold with the benefit of No Onward Chain.
Windmill Grange is a popular retirement development for the over 55's and was built in the late 1980's with resident's parking, being situated within easy reach of a 'bus stop offering a regular service to Cambridge City Centre.
The spacious accommodation comprises of a wide entrance hall with large, full-height, storage cupboard with double doors, ideal for coats and footwear. The kitchen includes a comprehensive range of base and eye-level storage cupboards and drawers, tiled splashbacks, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and space for appliances; there is a window overlooking the gardens and double doors to the living/dining room. This room is a good size, offering plenty of space for furniture and a dining table and chairs, French doors open to the rear garden and there are windows, which allow in very good levels of natural light.
The master bedroom is a good size and of note is the extensive built-in, full-height, storage cupboards with sliding mirror doors, built-in cupboards surround the bed space and there is an additional storage cupboard. The bathroom includes a suite of WC, washhand basin, bath, enclosed shower, mirror with light above and useful grab rails.
The development has additional reception areas, including a resident's lounge, dining room, laundry room, guest suite and onsite Management. The block benefits from both lifts and staircases to all apartments and there are delightful, well kept, communal gardens with parking to the front of the development.
Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought after villages north of Cambridge. Its particularly convenient location, just 3 miles from the city centre, adds to its popularity and communications are first class, the A14 and M11 being within a few minute's drive. The village boasts many local facilities with good local shopping available 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 3 minutes. Cambridge North Railway Station opened in May 2017, located in Chesterton, close to Cambridge Science Park, connecting to the Guided Busway and providing an interchange with Park & Ride and local bus services. Pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders also 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 minute's drive.
