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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CB3 9JA
Sold STCReduced £50k (−5.9%) on 25 JunListed 214 days
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About
A well proportioned bay fronted Victorian terraced home with accommodation over three floors, as well as detached studio with ensuite.
Located within the heart of this well served district of the city close to Lammas Land and Grantchester Meadows with easy access to the city centre.
Timber Panelled Entrance Door With leaded and coloured glass panes with leaded and coloured glass picture light above leading into: Entrance Hall Moulded cornicing, picture rail, panelled and glazed internal door through to: Hallway Decorative moulded archway, staircase rising to the first floor with painted timber handrail, newel post and spindles.
Living Room Moulded cornicing, picture rail, Victorian cast iron fireplace with decorative tiled slips, tiled hearth, marble mantel and surround, exposed and sealed floorboards, window seat, shelving to chimney breast recesses, bay sash window to the front, radiator, square arch through to: Dining Room With staircase to first floor, understairs storage cupboard, exposed and sealed floorboards, chimney breast with tiled hearth, fitted shelving to chimney breast recesses, double panelled radiator, sash window to the rear.
Cloakroom Fitted understairs, low level dual flush w.c., radiator, wash hand basin, downlighter, extractor fan.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room Wooden working surfaces with Franke single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, storage cupboard, Bosch electric oven, 4 ring gas hob, plumbing and space for dishwasher, plumbing and space for refrigerator, dresser style cupboard with shelving, wall mounted Vaillant gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating system, stone tiled floor, radiator, sash window to the side, casement window to the side and rear and double glazed twin doors leading out to the garden.
On The First Floor Landing With staircase rising to the second floor with natural timber painted newel post and spindles.
Bedroom 1 Victorian cast iron fireplace, fitted cupboard to chimney breast recess, wall shelving, double panelled radiator, and a pair of sash windows to the front.
Bedroom 2 Victorian cast iron fireplace, fitted cupboard to chimney breast recess, picture rail, radiator, sash window to the rear.
Bathroom White three piece suite comprising low level w.c., wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer/shower tap.
Bedroom 4 With radiator, fitted shelving, secondary double glazed sash window to the rear. On The Second Floor Landing Double glazed window to the rear and window to the rear.
Bedroom 3 Eaves storage cupboards, exposed and sealed floorboards, double panelled radiator, double glazed Velux rooflight, double glazed windows to the rear with balcony.
Outside Small front garden with hedgerow and pathway to front door. Rear and side garden principally paved enclosed by fencing.
To the rear of the garden is a detached studio with weatherboarded elevations underneath a pitched tiled roof.
Studio With feature vaulted ceiling, double glazed door, double glazed windows and sash window, power and light, plumbing and space for automatic washing machine and wall mounted storage cupboard.
Shower Room Tiled shower cubicle with Triton electric shower unit, wash hand basin and low level w.c., plug in electric wall heater, leaded and coloured glass window to the rear.
Workshop Fitted work bench, shelving, vaulted ceiling, timber braced door with window above leading out to the rear passageway.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About 16, Hardwick Street, Cambridge
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