Elder Close, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 Property for sale

Occupying a pleasant position within a quiet cul-de-sac in the village of Sawston, this three-bedroom terraced house offers an excellent opportunity for refurbishment, reconfiguration and potential extension, subject to the necessary consents. The property enjoys a good-sized, west-facing rear garden and benefits from a single garage en bloc. Situated within this popular South Cambridgeshire village, the property is conveniently placed for the village centre, local schooling and a range of everyday amenities.

KEY FEATURES

• Three-bedroom terraced house

• Two reception rooms

• Ground floor shower room

• Approximately 800 sq. ft (75 sq. m) of accommodation

• Plot extending to approximately 0.05 acres

• Scope for extension and modernisation (subject to planning consent)

• Enclosed rear garden with a westerly aspect

• Single garage en bloc

• Convenient cul-de-sac position

• Offered for sale with no onward chain

• Council Tax Band: C

THE HOME

The accommodation extends to approximately 800 sq. ft (75 sq. m) and begins with an entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor and a generous recess beneath, offering potential for a study area or additional storage.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces and a stainless-steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. There is space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine, together with a gas cooker point. The ground floor shower room comprises a walk-in shower, wash hand basin set within a vanity unit and low-level WC.

To the rear, the dining room opens through to the sitting room, which enjoys access to the garden. The arrangement of the ground floor offers scope for modernisation and potential reconfiguration to suit individual requirements.

On the first floor are three bedrooms, comprising a generous principal bedroom with fitted wardrobe cupboard and two further single bedrooms.

Outside, the rear garden is of a good size and is laid principally to lawn, with a paved patio providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. A retractable awning offers additional shade, while a timber shed provides useful storage. Gated rear access is also available. The westerly aspect allows the garden to enjoy afternoon sunshine.

A single garage is situated en bloc nearby and is fitted with an up-and-over door. There is also a nearby parking area, with no parking restrictions.

The property is offered for sale with no onward chain and presents an appealing opportunity for purchasers seeking a home with scope to add value in an established village location.

LOCATION

Sawston is one of South Cambridgeshire’s largest and most established villages, offering an excellent range of amenities and facilities. The village centre provides a variety of shops and services, including a supermarket, bank, pharmacy, GP surgery and professional facilities, alongside several cafés, public houses and restaurants. Recreational provision is particularly good, with three recreation grounds, including one incorporating a skate park, together with a range of sporting facilities for all ages.

The village is well served by educational facilities, including two primary schools and Sawston Village College, a highly regarded secondary school. The Sawston Child Care Nursery School also serves the local community.

For those working within Cambridge’s internationally renowned research and healthcare sectors, the property is conveniently positioned for the neighbouring science and business parks, Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Communications are excellent, with Junction 10 of the M11 approximately 3 miles away and Whittlesford Parkway railway station approximately 1.5 miles distant, providing regular services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour. Regular bus services and a cycle route also connect the village with Cambridge city centre, while Stansted Airport lies approximately 22 miles to the south-east.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas is connected to the property. There is currently no heating.

Statutory Authorities

South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Council Tax Band: C.

EPC E

Fixtures and Fittings

Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.

Call Adam Shackman today to arrange your private viewing.

“Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.”