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About
A beautifully presented home with a private south-facing garden and an abundance of storage, conveniently located just east of the City Centre, a 15-minute cycle from Cambridge Station.
This beautifully presented 1950’s house is well suited to first-time / investment buyers alike and enjoys a quiet, near central city location.
Every detail has been carefully considered, and the property benefits from a brand new roof, added January 2026.
Attractive tiled and engineered wood floors, and a spacious, modern living room sit alongside a light-filled dining room and adjoining kitchen, complemented by attractive tiled splashbacks and a heated towel rail.
A lean-to and brick-store offer extra storage solutions and direct access to the private rear garden. Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms and the bathroom which has been fitted with a modern white suite.
Outside the front of the property is set back behind a paved area with a fence and a shared access to the rear of the property.
The back garden is due south, offers a superb degree of privacy and is well suited to alfresco dining. There is plenty of parking nearby on Peverel Road on the corner of Barnes Close.
Barnwell Road is ideally situated for access to Cambridge City Centre and the A14/M11 road networks.
There are a wide range of local facilities nearby including a Tesco Superstore, gym and two out of town retail parks close-by.
The property is a short walk from a Spar and One-Stop convenience store, butchers, fish and chip shop, McDonalds and an excellent nhs Health Centre.
The historical village of Fen Ditton is a short walk away, and has three public houses, including two gastro pubs, with The Plough having lovely views over the River Cam.
Cambridge North Station is just 1.5 miles from the property via the Chisolm Trail and offers direct links to London. Cambridge main station can be reached in 15-minutes on bike.
The Citi 3 bus service and Park & Ride also offer transport options back to the City Centre
Value & comps
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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.
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About 139, Barnwell Road, Cambridge
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