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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CB2 9FB
For saleReduced £25k (−5.3%) on 3 FebListed 295 days
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About
A high quality second floor apartment, with a balcony and undercroft parking.
Offered with a share of the freehold, the property is located adjacent to a play area, and is in walking distance of the city and the Addenbrooke's Campus. The property has EWS1 certification.
The property is bright and spacious with high ceilings, a beautiful kitchen, and contemporary bathrooms.
Approached through a nicely maintained communal hallway, there is a secure entry system, a lift, and a staircase leading to the apartment.
The entrance hall is a lovely, welcoming space to bring guests into your home, and there are two large cupboards for storage.
The open plan living space is a bright, dual aspect room with patio doors adjacent to the sitting area opening to the balcony, and there is plenty of space for a dining table and chairs.
The kitchen is beautifully fitted with cabinets set above and below the working surfaces, there is a built-in oven, a combined oven and microwave, an integrated hob with an extractor over, and an integrated dishwasher, washing machine, and fridge freezer.
The property has two generous double bedrooms.
The main bedroom has mirror fronted wardrobes to one wall and a beautifully fitted en-suite with a large shower enclosure, concealed cistern w.c., and a vanity unit with an inset hand-basin.
There is also a large family bathroom fitted with a bath with a shower over, concealed cistern w.c and a hand-basin. There is under-croft parking (space number 5).
The property is offered with a share of freehold, with the management company working in the interests of the freeholders. The charge for 2025 was £2500 with no ground rent.
Located adjacent to a play area, opposite Trumpington Community College and the Abbeycroft Sports Centre, the property offers exceptionally convenient access to gym facilities and indoor sports halls.
It is within easy walking distance of the Biomedical Campus, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, and the state-of-the-art AstraZeneca Discovery Centre.
Excellent transport links are close at hand, with the Guided Busway less than 200 metres away, providing direct walking and cycling access to Cambridge Train Station.
The new Cambridge South Station (scheduled to open in 2026) will be just a short 200-metre walk from the property.
Everyday amenities are equally accessible, including Sainsbury’s, nisa, a local pharmacy, and a gp surgery.
The property falls within the catchment area of highly regarded state primary and secondary schools and is also conveniently located for leading independent schools, including The Perse and Stephen Perse, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike.
Trumpington is a thriving, fast growing part of the city that still manages to retain its village identity and sense of community.
There are various restaurants, pubs, shops, a post office, library, Waitrose supermarket, and two new country parks.
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