1 bed maisonette for sale

De Freville Road, Great Shelford CB22

De Freville Road is tucked away, very close to the centre of the village, accessed by car from Granhams Road or on foot off High Green. It is just 200m from the High Street and about 800m from the mainline railway station.

This well-presented first floor maisonette is set within a quiet residential development on De Freville Road in the popular village of Shelford, offering light and practical accommodation ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors.

Accessed via a private entrance at ground level, stairs lead up to a central hallway which provides access to all rooms. The sitting and dining room is a good-sized, bright space with a large window overlooking the communal green, providing ample room for both living and dining furniture. The adjacent kitchen is fitted with a range of matching units and work surfaces, with space and plumbing for appliances, and a window bringing in plenty of natural light.

The double bedroom is generously proportioned and benefits from a large window, making it a comfortable and airy retreat with space for wardrobes and additional furnishings. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC, with tiled walls and an obscured window for ventilation and privacy.

Externally, the property enjoys well-maintained communal grounds and access to a separate store, ideal for bikes or additional storage. The surrounding area offers a pleasant outlook across green spaces and mature trees.

There are about 125 years of the lease remaining and a low service charge of 100 per month and a ground rent of £10 a year.

Great Shelford is one of the most sought-after villages south of the city thanks to its easy access to town and Addenbrooke's by road, regular buses and car-free purpose-built cycleway. Trains from its mainline railway station go directly to Cambridge or to London Liverpool Street.

The historic village centre has an excellent range of amenities including two small supermarkets, a convenience store, a deli, hairdressers, doctors, dentist, dispensing chemist, two pubs, restaurants and more. The primary school is very well regarded, and there are various community facilities and social clubs. The large recreation ground has a new pavilion, tennis club and sports pitches and annually hosts the excellent Shelford Feast Festival.