2-bedroom flat · CB5 8JQ
For saleReduced £50k (−7.7%) on 23 MarListed 265 days
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This well-presented two-bedroom duplex apartment is set within the Waterview development on Riverside, Cambridge, and offers spacious, modern accommodation with views over the River Cam.
The property benefits from two bathrooms, multiple private outdoor spaces, and secure allocated parking.
The location is convenient, with riverside walks leading to Midsummer Common, Jesus Green, and the city centre.
Cambridge North Railway Station and the Science Park are also easily accessible by cycle or on foot.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with an intercom system and storage cupboard, a bathroom with a three-piece suite, and a large open-plan living area with a vaulted ceiling and glazed frontage, allowing in plenty of natural light and views towards the river.
Sliding doors provide access to the front patio area and garden.
Also on the ground floor is the second double bedroom, which offers ample space for freestanding furniture and has patio doors opening onto a private courtyard-style patio to the rear.
An open staircase leads to the first floor, which features a galleried kitchen and dining area arranged on a light-filled mezzanine. This space overlooks both the living area and the river.
The kitchen is equipped with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces, and integrated appliances.
The first floor also includes the main double bedroom, which benefits from fitted wardrobes and a Juliet balcony, along with a shower room with a three-piece suite and additional fitted storage in the inner hallway.
Externally, the property benefits from several private outdoor areas, communal gardens, and one allocated parking space within a secure gated parking area. There is also a bin and cycle store.
The apartment is leasehold with approximately .... years remaining. The development is managed by Encore Property Management. The current service charge is ............
payable half-yearly, and the ground rent is £300 per annum. Riverside is located less than a mile from Cambridge city centre and close to local amenities, green spaces, and transport links.
Nearby schooling includes St Matthew’s Primary School and Parkside Community College, both Ofsted rated outstanding.
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