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A particularly well-presented, light and airy, spacious two-bedroom apartment idyllically positioned as centrally as possible with views across the city and Christ’s Pieces.
- Cambridge Railway Station - approx. 1 mile - Botanic Gardens - approx.
1 mile • Open-plan sitting/dining room • Stylish kitchen • Two double bedrooms • Two bathrooms (one ensuite) • Lift access • Concierge/porter • EPC rating C • Private and non-overlooked apartment Offering in excess 800 sq.
Ft of accommodation comprising an entrance hall, two double sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and open to the sitting/dining room.
One of the apartment's outstanding features is how it is flooded with natural light from the large windows and sky-lights.
The communal areas are nicely kept with some outside storage and a lift from the ground floor. Entering into the entrance hall with various storage cupboards and oak flooring.
The dual aspect sitting/dining room offers stunning views across the city and Christ’s Pieces, also with oak flooring and open to the particularly stylish kitchen.
The two bedrooms are double in size with one of which enjoying an ensuite, which is extensively tiled with a shower cubicle, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and WC.
The main bathroom is also largely tiled with a bath and shower over, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Christ's Lane is a centrally located modern apartment block in the city, built by Land Securities in 2008/2009 in conjunction with and above, a small retail complex.
Christ's Lane is situated adjacent to Christ's College and close to Emmanuel College. The Grand Arcade shopping mall and John Lewis are within a short walk away.
As one would expect, there is an extensive range of cultural and recreational amenities close by including museums, The Corn Exchange etc - as well as a variety of restaurants and other places to eat in the immediate vicinity.
The development is adjacent to Christ's Pieces, a large grassed public space, the Cambridge coach/bus station is behind the apartments whilst Cambridge railway station is approximately 1 mile distant.
Additional Information: Tenure: Leasehold. There are approximately 134 years remaining. The grount rent is approximately £250 per annum and the estimated service charge is £2,500 a year.
Services: Gas and electric heating. Mains water, drainagae, electric and gas.
Local Authority: Cambridge City Council Council Tax: Band E Viewings: Strictly by telephone appointment with the selling agents, Carter Jonas
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