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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · CB3 9AW
No longer listedReduced £25k (−2.1%) on 26 SepListed 166 days
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About
A superb, five bedroom family house in a prime location close to the city centre.
Cambridge City Centre 1 mile, Mainline Railway Station (King’s Cross 52 minutes and Liverpool Street 67 minutes) 1.75 miles, M11 (Junction 12) 1.75 miles (distances and times are approximate).
26 Champneys Walk is a modern three-storey townhouse, built circa 1990 by David Reed Homes, situated in a highly desirable West Cambridge location, close to Newnham Croft and just off Grange Road.
The house extends to over 1,575 sq ft of versatile accommodation, and benefits from a wonderful west facing balcony, accessible from 2 of the bedrooms and leading down to the garden via a spiral staircase.
Backing onto Queen's College grounds, the house is situated within this exclusive development off Grange Road in one of the most sought after residential areas of Cambridge.
Newnham provides a good range of facilities including a post office/delicatessen, chemist, bakers/cafe, butchers and a small supermarket.
Lammas Land recreation ground, with a large children’s play area, tennis court and paddling pool is within about 300 yards.
The property is also extremely well placed for many of the colleges, University Departments, The Backs and delightful walks along the River Cam to the nearby village of Grantchester.
An excellent range of schools for all ages are within half or three quarters of a mile, including St. John’s, King’s, The Leys, Stephen Perse, St. Mary’s (girls), Parkside and Newnham Croft.
There is also a nursery school in nearby Millington Road.
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