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Spacious top-floor apartment with three bedrooms, a garage and attractive communal gardens in this highly sought-after west Cambridge location. - City Centre / Market Square - approx.
0.9 miles - Cambridge Railway Station - approx. 1.8 miles - Addenbrookes Hospital - approx.
3 miles • Three bedrooms • Approximately 1,000 sq.ft of accommodation • Tranquil & extensive grounds • Garage parking • Well-presented throughout • EPC rating D Description: Occupying a fourth-floor position within the sought-after Marlborough Court development, this spacious three-bedroom apartment offers approximately 1,000 sq.ft of accommodation, complemented by attractive communal gardens, a private garage and residents' parking.
The property enjoys a particularly light and airy feel, with generous windows providing views across the established grounds.
While the apartment would benefit from sympathetic modernisation, it offers an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to update and personalise the accommodation to their own taste.
The property is approached via a secure, spacious communal entrance hallway with intercom system and newly fitted lift as well as staircase.
Benefitting from the use of an additional private store on the fourth floor landing. The entrance hall provides access to the principal rooms and benefits from built-in storage.
The spacious sitting room features large windows and flows through to an adjoining dining area, creating a versatile reception space.
The separate kitchen is fitted with a range of units and work surfaces, together with an oven, hob and space for appliances.
There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, offering flexibility for family living, guests or home working. The accommodation is completed by a shower room and a separate utility room with WC.
Further benefits include lift access, gas-fired central heating and the advantage of no onward chain.
Outside: Marlborough Court is set within attractive, established communal grounds measuring around 8 acres and featuring mature trees, landscaped lawns and peaceful areas for residents to enjoy.
Residents' and visitors' parking is available, together with secure bicycle storage and electric vehicle charging facilities.
The apartment also benefits from its own garage, providing valuable additional storage or parking.
Location: Marlborough Court forms part of the sought after Pinehurst development in Newnham, a highly regarded residential area just off Grange Road opposite Selwyn College.
Set within a leafy conservation area, it is conveniently located for Cambridge city centre, University departments and the amenities of Newnham, while also being close to Lammas Land, the River Cam, Cambridge railway station and the M11, making it ideal for both daily living and commuting.
Agents Note: The owner of each of the leasehold flats in Amhurst, Westberry and Marlborough Courts, New Pinehurst, is a member of New Pinehurst Residents’ Association (Cambridge) Limited, which owns the freehold for the flats and their surrounding grounds.
Additional Information: Tenure: Leasehold with share of freehold. 999 years with approx. 965 remaining Service Charge: Approx.
£4,242 per annum Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage Local Authority: Cambridge City Council Council Tax: Band F Viewings: Strictly by telephone appointment with the selling agents, Carter Jonas
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