Windmill Lane, Histon, Cambridge

SUMMARY
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a well-presented, south facing two-bedroom first-floor apartment, overlooking the gardens, situated within this popular retirement development in the heart of a highly sought-after and well-served village.


DESCRIPTION
Windmill Grange is a well-regarded retirement development situated in the heart of the popular village of Histon, just north of Cambridge. Designed with comfort, security and community in mind, the development offers a range of self-contained apartments alongside excellent communal facilities.


Residents benefit from a secure entry system, lift access to all floors, and the reassurance of an on-site manager’s office. A welcoming communal sitting room provides a social hub for residents, encouraging a friendly and sociable environment, while the well-maintained landscaped gardens offer attractive outdoor space to relax and enjoy. Residents also have access to a communal laundry facility.


Ideally positioned, Windmill Grange is within easy reach of Histon’s excellent local amenities, including shops, cafés and regular transport links into Cambridge. The development combines independent living with added peace of mind, making it a popular choice for those seeking a comfortable and well-connected retirement setting.

Location 
Histon is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after villages to the north of Cambridge. Its convenient location, approximately three miles from the city centre, enhances its appeal, with excellent transport links including the A14 and M11 just a short drive away. The village offers a wide range of local amenities. There is a good selection of local shops, along with regular bus services into Cambridge. Histon is also served by the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, providing an estimated journey time of around three minutes to the Science Park.

Accommodation -  

Communal Entrance Hall 
Accessed via a secure fob entry system, with both stairs and lifts providing access to the first floor. The development also benefits from a manager’s office and a communal residents’ sitting room.

Entrance Hall 
The entrance hall features built-in storage, and an airing cupboard. It also benefits from a security entry system and a thermostatically controlled electric heater, with doors leading to all principal rooms.

Living Room 
With a double glazed window overlooking the rear communal gardens, this room also benefits from a thermostatically controlled electric heater and an emergency pull cord, with doors leading to:

Kitchen 
The kitchen is fitted with a stainless steel sink unit and a range of wall and base units with roll-top work surfaces over. There is an electric cooker, fridge, freezer and a double glazed window. An emergency pull cord is also installed.

Bedroom One 
A good sized double bedroom with built in wardrobes. Thermostatically controlled electric heater. Double glazed window.

Bedroom Two 
Another double bedroom with built in wardrobes. An electric wall mounted heater. Double glazed window.

Shower Room 
The shower room comprises a low-level WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin, and a shower tray with glass screen. Additional features include an thermostatically controlled electric heater and an opaque double glazed window and a storage cupboard.

Outside 
The development benefits from well-presented, landscaped communal gardens, predominantly laid to lawn with attractive flower and shrub borders, along with outdoor seating areas and designated clothes drying spaces. There is ample off-street controlled parking available for both residents and visitors.

Agents Notes 
The property is held on lease with 88 years remaining with an annual service charge of around £8200 covering all the charges for the 24 hour onsite warden, water rates, buildings insurance, the maintenance of all the communal areas, external window cleaning and 1.5 hours of internal cleaning of each flat per week.


We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.