2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Church Street, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24

A charming and beautifully presented two-bedroom period property combining character with contemporary living, featuring a kitchen extension, south-facing walled garden and private driveway, all set within one of Cambridge's most sought-after village locations.

Perfectly positioned just moments from Histon village green and its popular cafés, restaurants and independent shops, the property also enjoys excellent access to Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge North Station and the city centre.

Cambridge City Centre 3.5 miles, Cambridge Science Park 1.5 miles, A14 1 mile, M11 (junction 14) 3.5 miles, Cambridge North Railway Station (King's Cross 62 minutes) 4.5 miles, (3 miles via the Guided Busway), (distances and time are approximate).

7 Church Street, is a semi-detached period cottage, built with brick elevations under a tiled roof and believed to date to the Victorian era. Over recent years, the property has been thoughtfully renovated and extended, including the addition of the kitchen extension and landscaping of the rear garden, creating a home that balances period character with contemporary living.

The ground floor provides well-proportioned living accommodation, with a sitting room centred around a cast iron fireplace and fitted cabinetry, leading through to a spacious dining room and the kitchen/breakfast room beyond. The kitchen benefits from a roof lantern and full-width bi-fold doors, allowing natural light to flood the space and providing a direct connection to the garden.

Histon, which is probably best known for its picturesque village green and pond surrounded by attractive period cottages, is one of the most popular of the necklace villages around Cambridge. It adjoins the village of Impington, which combined, provide an excellent range of facilities including small supermarkets, post office, library, bank, restaurants and public houses. There is also schooling for all ages with infant and junior schools and a village college. The property is also within walking distance to some of Histon's most popular amenities, for example Stir, Histon Chop House, The King William IV, The Boot, Tesco Express and the village green. In addition, is the property’s proximity to Vision Park and a guided busway/cycle path runs through the village to St Ives and Huntingdon, the city centre, Science Park, Cambridge North Railway Station and Addenbrooke's Hospital. Nearby Cambridge is not only world renowned for its academic achievements but has also become the centre of the "high-tech" industry with the University Research and Development Laboratories and the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park. Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus, on the south-eastern side of the city, is one of the largest centres of health science and medical research in Europe. The city provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes, the tree lined River Cam and extensive shopping facilities together with an excellent choice of independent schools.