Narrow Close, Histon, CB24

Property Insight

Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this semi-detached family home, close to the city of Cambridge, in the village of Histon. This spacious property is only a short walk to village amenities, offering excellent potential to extend, update and add value (STPP), with an open-plan lounge/diner, a kitchen, 3 well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, a good sized garden, a garage, and driveway parking. 

This spacious property enjoys a pleasant and tidy frontage, a manicured front lawn garden, borders of plants, flowers and shrubs, storage, and access to a garage. Upon stepping inside, the entrance hallway is bright and welcoming, with room for furniture, stairs to the first floor, and doors through to the downstairs living space. 

The lounge/dining room is wonderfully open-plan and enjoys windows and double sliding doors to a dual aspect, pendant and sconce lighting, integrated storage, carpets, and ample space for a wide variety of lounge, dining and storage furniture. 

The kitchen is a very nice size, with a window and door to the rear and side respectively, a range of base and wall units, laminate worktops, tiled flooring and splashbacks, and room for an oven, washing machine, fridge/freezer and other small kitchen appliances. 

Upstairs to the first floor, this spacious home continues to offer generous accommodation, with 3 well-proportioned bedrooms, integrated storage, and a family bathroom comprising a bath with an overhead shower, a WC and a hand wash basin. 

Outside, to the rear, the garden is an excellent size, fully enclosed by fencing and offering a fantastic space to extend the house if desired, subject to the correct planning permissions. The garden is laid mainly to lawn, with a paved patio area just by the house, providing space for garden furniture and entertaining guests. There are borders with plants, shrubs and trees, access through to the garage, access to a shed, and excellent scope for future owners to put their own stamp on things and add value. 

Histon, Cambridgeshire

Histon is a delightful village located in Cambridgeshire, approximately 4 miles north of the city of Cambridge. It is well-connected by local transport links, including a guided busway, providing convenient access to the city and nearby areas, as well as easy access to the A14 and M11 for motorists. 

The village is home to several churches, including St. Andrew’s Church, a striking 14th-century building that offers regular services, community events, and a variety of activities and groups. Histon boasts a range of shops and amenities, including a Co-op supermarket, a bakery, a butcher, and a pharmacy. For dining options, the village features traditional pubs, such as The Red Lion and The Boot, as well as independent cafés and restaurants.

Recreational activities are plentiful in Histon, with several clubs and societies, from the Histon Football Club to the Histon Bowls Club. The recreation ground and play areas provide excellent spaces for outdoor activities, while the Histon and Impington Community Orchard offers a peaceful spot to enjoy nature.

For those interested in local history and culture, the nearby village of Impington features the Impington Village College, an architectural landmark designed by Walter Gropius. The guided busway also provides easy access to Cambridge’s world-famous attractions, such as the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge University colleges, and punting on the River Cam. There are many places to shop, with high-street brands and independent boutiques, as well as first-class state and independent schooling, with well-rated Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form and International options. 

If you’re seeking to purchase in a sought-after village, close to the culturally rich city of Cambridge, then Histon is the place for you!