Available
Churchfield Court, Girton
£525,000
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2
bed
A luxuriously appointed first floor apartment, providing elegant and immaculately presented accommodation within this exclusive over 55s development. The property has wonderful far reaching views, is set within stunning gardens and has the benefit of a single garage. No upward chain.
Churchfield Court is an impressive, high quality development located on the edge of Girton village. Formerly a farm, the properties are set around two landscaped courtyards with a striking archway leading through to open countryside and meadowland to the rear. The site is professionally maintained to the highest standards and the home owners clearly take pride in their properties. There is a true sense of community and as you walk through the gardens, it is clear that the residents are extremely welcoming and friendly.
24 Churchfield Court, is set in arguably one of the best locations on the development, with wonderful open views to the rear for as far as the eye can see. The communal areas are well kept and elegant and there is a stair lift that gives access to the property, which is on the first floor.
The property has undergone significant refurbishment under the direction of professional, French interior designers and is finished to an exceptional standard throughout. There is a welcoming entrance hall with a built-in cupboard ideal for storing coats and shoes. The sitting room is a stunning, bright room with a beautiful bay window overlooking the meadows, which are directly behind the property. The room is dual aspect and offers a real sense of style and elegance, with plenty of space for sitting and dining.
The adjacent kitchen is fitted with cabinets set above and below the working surface. There is a semi-integrated dishwasher, washing machine/ tumble drier and a built-in oven with a semi-integrated microwave above. There is a hob with an extractor over and a fully integrated fridge/freezer. The kitchen also benefits from an integrated floor to ceiling pull out cupboard.
The apartment has two lovely bedrooms with the main bedroom being particularly spacious and fitted with wardrobes along one wall. This bedroom enjoys wonderful far-reaching views and a has a high quality en-suite fitted with a bath with a shower attachment over, low level w.c, bidet, and a vanity unit with inset hand-basin. The second bedroom is again a good double and beautifully decorated. There is also a cloakroom fitted with a w.c and hand-basin.
Outside, the gardens are meticulously maintained with areas for sitting and there is a water feature and pretty, well stocked beds. The property has the benefit of a single garage which is generous, fitted with power and light and provides extra storage space.
The development has a guest suite, which can be hired by visiting family or friends at a cost of £27.50 for the first night and thereafter £20 per night, for a total of 5 nights. There is a laundry room with washing machines and tumble driers available for resident's use. There is also a courtesy bus which runs on regular basis to the local Waitrose, Sainsbury's or Tesco supermarkets.
The property is leasehold with 126 years remaining. The service charge is currently £5840 PA.
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 and a regular Citi 6 bus service, the bus stop being immediately outside the development.
There is a newly opened Sainsburys supermarket at Eddington - the new north-west Cambridge development, and also a small Co-op by Girton College, which is open 7 days a week until late. The middle of Girton village is about a mile away and there are a number of pubs and restaurants including The George and The Old Crown, which is almost directly opposite the development. In addition, there is a Beefeater restaurant and The Felix Hotel on Huntingdon Road, within easy reach of Girton Green.
There is also a well attended Church within walking distance from the development