3-bedroom terraced house · CB5 8LU
Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.9%) on 3 FebListed 373 days
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Guide Price £400,000 - £425,000 This well-proportioned home offers a practical layout with a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious open-plan living and dining area, featuring a large front window that allows plenty of natural light.
The adjoining kitchen includes a range of fitted units, ample appliance space, and a door to the rear garden, providing convenient access to the outdoor areas.
Upstairs are three bedrooms — two good-sized doubles and a single room that could also serve as a study or nursery. The family bathroom includes a shower and wash basin, complemented by a separate WC.
While the property would benefit from some updating, it offers excellent potential to create a comfortable and functional family home.
Outside, the rear garden features both lawn and paved areas, a raised terrace, brick-built shed and gated side access. A brick-paved driveway provides off-street parking to the front.
Whitehill Road enjoys an excellent position on the eastern side of Cambridge, offering easy access to the City Centre and the Newmarket Road retail parks, which include Tesco, ALDI, Lidl and The Gym Group.
Key transport connections such as the A14 and Cambridge mainline railway station are both within 2 miles, while Addenbrooke’s Biomedical Campus lies less than 3 miles away.
Local amenities are plentiful, with The Abbey Leisure Complex — featuring a swimming pool, gym and fitness facilities — just a short distance away.
There is also a nearby library and additional leisure centre within a 5-minute walk.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Coldhams Common and the Chisholm Trail are close by, offering scenic routes for walking, running and cycling, with direct links to the riverside and Cambridge North Station.
The area also benefits from good local schooling, a wide range of shops and services and numerous pleasant walks, making Whitehill Road a highly convenient and sought-after city location.
Entrance Hall Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming hallway providing access to the principal ground floor rooms.
The entrance hall offers useful under-stair storage space, single radiator, carpeted stairs to the first floor and finished with wood laminate flooring.
Living/Dining Room 11'10" x 13'3" (3.63m x 4.06m) The spacious open-plan living and dining area features a large front-facing window that floods the room with light.
The living area includes a feature fireplace with mantel, wood-effect flooring and ample space for comfortable seating.
The open plan dining area seamlessly connects to the kitchen, creating an ideal layout for family gatherings and entertaining.
Kitchen 10'2" x 9'4" (3.10m x 2.85m) The kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden wall and base units complemented by contrasting work surfaces, built in storage cupboards and tiled splashbacks.
It offers ample room for appliances including a washing machine, oven, and fridge-freezer. A rear door provides convenient access to the garden and lean-to, enhancing indoor-outdoor flow.
Landing Carpeted stairs to the landing where there is access to all principle bedrooms, family bathroom and separate WC.
The landing is completed with wood laminate flooring, built in airing cupboard and access to the loft.
Bedroom One 12'2" x 12'0" (3.73m x 3.66m) A bright and generous double bedroom featuring a built-in wardrobe, multiple electric sockets, completed with double glazed windows to the rear and carpeted flooring.
Bedroom Two 12'4" x 10'0" (3.76m x 3.07m) Another well-sized double room, also complete with a built-in wardrobe and dual double glazed windows overlooking the front.
Bedroom Three 8'10" x 8'7" (2.70m x 2.63m) A comfortable single bedroom with a built-in wardrobe, ideal for a child’s room, guest space, or home office completed with wood laminate flooring and windows to the front.
Bathroom The family bathroom comprises of a two piece suite including a pedestal sink, corner glass enclosed shower, obscured windows and completed with floor to ceiling tiled splashbacks.
Separate WC A separate WC is located adjacent, providing practicality for busy households, completed with floor to ceiling tiled splashbacks and obscured windows to the rear.
Outside To the rear, the property enjoys a timber-enclosed garden with both lawn and paved areas. A raised patio terrace offers an ideal spot for outdoor dining and relaxation.
The garden also includes a brick-built storage shed and a lean-to, providing additional utility space. Gated side access ensures both convenience and security.
To the front, a brick-paved driveway provides off-street parking for vehicles and gated side access to the garden.
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