Cambridge CB1

Property Details: - Type: End of terrace house - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Cooke Curtis & Co - Cambridge Phone: 01223 801437

A Victorian home in need of renovation, set in a quiet location towards the end of a no through road. The property offers three double bedrooms, and the carport gives access to the rear garden where a garage or a parking area could be added. The property is about a 15 minute walk from Cambridge Railway Station and benefits from a substantial south-facing garden and no upward chain. <br/> <br/>The front door opens to the sitting/dining room, which measures over 20 feet (6.1m) and has distinct sitting and dining areas. Windows at both ends bring natural light through the room, while the fireplace provides a traditional focal point. To the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinets with a sink and drainer and space for a cooker. There is a door to the garden and an outside w.c.. <br/> <br/>Upstairs, all three bedrooms are doubles, an increasingly useful distinction for families, sharers or buyers wanting genuine flexibility for guests or working from home. The bathroom is also a good size. <br/> <br/>There is evident work to be undertaken internally, particularly to the kitchen, bathroom and general finishes, but the underlying proportions give a good basis from which to improve the property rather than having to rethink the entire layout. <br/> <br/>Outside is arguably where the longer-term appeal becomes most apparent. The south-facing rear garden is considerably larger than might be expected for a house of this scale and currently provides a largely open area that could be used in a number of ways by the next owner. Mature trees and established boundaries give the plot a sense of enclosure, while the carport provides vehicular access directly into the rear garden. <br/> <br/>For buyers prepared to undertake modernisation, the combination of three double bedrooms, a south-facing garden and a vehicular access leading to the rear garden gives this house a particularly useful starting point. <br/> <br/>Agents note: The blue shaded area on the title plan cannot be obstructed; however, it could be used to give vehicular access to a garage or parking area in the rear garden. The blue area identifies a pedestrian right of way, which is in favour of the adjoining terraced houses. This area is to allow access with bicycles or wheelie bins. <br/> <br/>Stone Street is off Ainsworth Street and is a particularly desirable neighbourhood in the highly regarded Petersfield wards. It is conveniently situated about a mile east of the City Centre with its combination of ancient and modern buildings, winding lanes, excellent choice of schools and wide range of shopping facilities. <br/> <br/>The property is a 15 minute walk from Cambridge Railway Station with direct links to London. Mill Road, The Beehive Shopping Centre and Cambridge Retail Park are also a short walk away. The city centre is reached on foot in just 20 minutes. <br/> <br/>Schooling is excellent, and the area falls within the catchment of St Matthews Primary School; secondary provision is at Parkside Community College, both of which are Ofsted rated as outstanding