Kay Hitch Way, Histon, CB24

Brackenbury Manor is an independent living complex for the over-55s, offering a welcoming community atmosphere and excellent resident facilities. The development is set within beautifully maintained communal gardens, landscaped with lawns, a pergola, and a variety of mature trees, shrubs and flowering plants. A large patio seating area with tables and chairs provides an ideal space for residents to relax and socialise outdoors.

At the heart of the development is a spacious communal lounge, where regular coffee mornings and social events are held, creating opportunities for residents to meet and enjoy an active community lifestyle. French doors open directly onto a generous patio area overlooking communal gardens. The development also benefits from secure gated parking for residents and visitors and secure storage building for mobility scooters and bikes, including charging points.

The apartment is situated on the second floor and is served by a lift and stairs. Immaculately presented throughout, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall with access to a large walk-in storage cupboard. The bright and spacious lounge/dining room offers ample space for a four-seater dining table and features an attractive fireplace and a Juliet balcony enjoying pleasant views over the communal gardens.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden units and incorporates an integrated oven and electric hob, stainless steel sink with drainer, integrated fridge/freezer, freestanding washer/dryer, and a cupboard housing the gas combi boiler.

The bedroom is a generous dual-aspect room with windows to the side and rear elevations and benefits from a built-in wardrobe. The shower room is fitted with a large walk-in shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin, WC, wall-mounted mirror and storage cabinet. Further benefits include all fitted blinds and curtains, which are to remain as part of the sale.

LEASE DETAILS

The property is on a long term 999 year lease.

The ground rent is £276.42 per annum.

The service charge is £333.73 per month.

LOCATION

Histon is a sought village which is located approximately 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) from Cambridge city centre, just north of the A14 and 13.5 miles (21.7 kilometres) from St. Ives. Both the A14 and M11 are only a short drive away make travelling to and from very convenient. There are also regular buses to and from Cambridge including the guided bus route which also stops at the Science Park

In the centre of the village is a picturesque village green with a duck pond and children’s play park located behind. Histon and Impington have five churches between them which consist of two Anglican churches, a Methodist church, a Baptist church, and a Salvation Army church.

Schooling for 5-7 years olds is provided by Histon & Impington Infant School, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with 7-11 year olds attending Histon & Impington Junior School, rated ‘Outstanding’. Impington Village College is a mixed secondary school and international sixth form college which offer both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, also rated ‘Good’

There is a good choice of shops and facilities in the village including a doctors, two dental practices, a to mini supermarkets, cycling shop, post office, fish & chip shop, car hire, a petrol station  and a coffee shop.   There are also six pubs between Histon and neighbouring Impington, namely The King Bill, The Red Lion, The Barley Mow, The Boot, The Rose & Crown, The Railway Vue in addition to the Phoenix Chinese restaurant.