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See how verdicts work6-bedroom house · CB3 9LL
Sold STCReduced £250k (−10%) on 24 JulListed 152 days
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About
A substantial family house dating from the early 1900s with extended and well-presented accommodation in one of Cambridge's most sought-after residential areas.
Cambridge City Centre 1 mile, M11 (junction 12) 1.25 miles, Mainline Railway Station (King's Cross and Liverpool Street lines) 1.5 miles, (Stansted Airport 27 miles, (distances are approximate).
107 Barton Road is a distinguished double fronted detached home dating from the Arts and Crafts era and has been in the same ownership for many decades.
Rich in character, the house showcases an array of original period features and the timeless charm synonymous with properties of the era.
The property has been thoughtfully adapted over the years and now includes a self-contained one bedroom first floor apartment with both independent access and an internal connection to the main house.
This arrangement lends itself well to the growing demand for multi-generational living, whilst also presenting the opportunity to generate passive income through letting.
The house offers considerable potential for modernisation, extension and further conversion, whilst remaining perfectly liveable in its current condition and suitable for families seeking a ready to move into home.
The property lies within the Newnham area which is widely regarded as one of the best residential locations in the city.
Local facilities include a post office, chemist, bakers, butchers, grocers, small supermarket and a primary school.
Lammas Land Recreation Ground, with a large children’s play area, tennis court and paddling pool is within about 500 yards.
The historic city centre is about 1 mile away and can be reached by a very pleasant walk over Lammas Land and Coe Fen.
The city provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes, the tree lined River Cam and an extensive range of shopping facilities.
The property is also extremely well placed for many of the colleges, University departments, The Backs and delightful walks along the River 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, The Stephen Perse Foundation and St Mary's.
London commuters are well served with a mainline railway station about 1.5 miles away providing services to King's Cross and Liverpool Street in about 52 minutes and 67 minutes respectively.
The M11 (Junction 12) is about 1.25 miles away and provides good access to Stansted Airport and the M25.
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