Summary - 81 Abbey Street, Ickleton CB10 1SS
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Chain-free village property with garden, parking and extension potential.
Chain free two-bedroom semi-detached with off-street parking and decent rear garden
Ground-floor bathroom and open-plan kitchen-diner with garden-facing sliding doors
Powered outbuilding plus additional shed — useful home office or storage
Potential rental income circa £1,200 pcm; scope to extend (STPP)
Non-standard construction (clunch/clay lump) — may restrict some mortgage lenders
EPC rating E and electric storage heating — likely higher running costs
Medium flood risk; cavity walls assumed uninsulated — potential upgrade costs
Built 1930–49; some renovation and insulation likely needed
A bright two-bedroom semi-detached home in picturesque Ickleton, offered chain free and ready for immediate occupation or letting. The ground-floor bathroom and open-plan kitchen-diner give practical family-friendly living on a manageable 757 sq ft footprint. Off-street parking and a decent rear garden with a powered outbuilding add everyday convenience and flexible space for work or storage.
The property has clear upside: scope to extend (subject to planning), and a potential rental income of around £1,200 pcm for investors. Large windows and sliding doors open the kitchen-diner onto the garden, creating a light, sociable ground floor. Nearby transport links (Great Chesterford station, M11) and good local schools make this a sensible base for commuters and growing households.
Buyers should note several important facts: the house contains areas of non-standard construction (clunch/clay lump) which may restrict some mortgage lenders; specialist lender approval could be needed. Heating is by electric storage radiators and the current EPC is E, so energy costs may be higher than modern gas-heated homes. There is a medium flood risk and the cavity walls are assumed to have no insulation, so further improvements may be desirable.
Overall this is a well-located, characterful village home with practical living space and clear potential for improvement. It will suit first-time buyers seeking a manageable, commuter-friendly property, investors looking for a straightforward rental, or buyers willing to invest in energy and structural upgrades to increase value.
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