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See how verdicts work1-bedroom house · CB2 9GQ
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About
A stylish and well presented, one bedroom, apartment situated within the highly acclaimed Trumpington Meadows development, conveniently placed for access to Addenbrooke’s Hospital/Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Cambridge City Centre 2 miles, Mainline Railway Station 2 miles, Addenbrookes Hospital/Biomedical Campus 1.5 of a mile, M11 (Junction 11) 0.5 of a mile (distances are approximate).
196 Osprey Drive is a modern one bedroom, purpose built second floor apartment, built by Barratt Homes in 2021 within the highly regarded Trumpington Meadows development.
The property offers contemporary living with large windows which enhance the sense of space and provide excellent natural light, while the building’s recent construction ensures strong energy efficiency and low maintenance living.
Osprey Drive is situated within the highly acclaimed Trumpington Meadows development, which includes a primary school, delightfully landscaped recreation grounds and adjoins a 148 acre country park.
Cambridge city centre provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes and excellent shopping facilities.
It is easily accessible by foot, bicycle or bus from the nearby Trumpington Park and Ride, which also provides access to the Cambridge Guided busway, stopping at Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus, Cambridge Science Park, St Ives and Huntingdon.
The property is within close proximity to a Sainsbury’s Local supermarket and is also extremely well placed for access to Waitrose supermarket, a number of state and independent schools, the M11 and easy access to two railway stations, including a new station at Cambridge South, due to open later this year, with services to King's Cross and Liverpool Street in approximately 52 and 67 minutes respectively..
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