3-bedroom terraced house · CB4 3DB
Sold STCListed 106 days
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About
— VIEWING DAY 1 - Thursday 16TH JULY 4PM TO 6PM — By Appointment Only — — VIEWING DAY 2 - Sunday 19TH JULY 10:30AM TO 2PM — By Appointment Only — 5 Searle Street is a charming three-bedroom period home arranged over three floors, occupying a highly convenient position within Cambridge.
Extending to approximately 1,045 sq ft, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation with a number of attractive character features and scope for a purchaser to update and personalise the interiors over time.
The ground floor is entered via a hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor and access through to the principal reception rooms.
To the front is a comfortable living room with timber flooring, built-in shelving and an attractive feature fireplace, creating a lovely focal point.
The adjoining dining room provides further flexible living space, ideal for everyday dining, entertaining or working from home.
To the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a range of timber-fronted units, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and integrated cooking appliances, with an adjoining breakfast area and access through to a rear lobby.
A ground-floor WC completes the ground-floor accommodation.
On the first floor, there are two bedrooms, including a generous double bedroom with two windows, built-in wardrobes and a feature fireplace.
The second bedroom would work well as a guest room, child’s bedroom or study. A bright family bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead shower, WC and wash basin.
The second floor is dedicated to a sizeable bedroom, extending to approximately 15’0” x 14’1”, currently arranged with fitted desk space and storage, making it equally well suited as a principal bedroom, studio or home office.
The house retains appealing period details including panelled doors, deep skirting boards, decorative mouldings, timber flooring and feature fireplaces.
Externally, there is access from the rear lobby to a paved outdoor area.
Searle Street is well placed for Cambridge city centre, local amenities and the city’s wider academic, cultural and transport links.
Agents Notes: Tenure: Freehold EPC Band: TBC Cambridge District Council - Band D - £2,355.41 pa All Mains Services Connected Mobile Coverage: Good Indoor & Outdoor Coverage Across All Major Networks (Ofcom) Broadband Coverage: Ultrafast Available, 1,000 Mbps (Ofcom) Location: Searle Street is a charming residential address just north of the River Cam, close to Alexandra Gardens, Jesus Green and Midsummer Common.
Cambridge city centre is around a mile away and easily reached on foot or by bicycle, with local shops, cafés and restaurants available nearby at Victoria Road and Mitcham’s Corner.
In accordance with Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979, we disclose that the seller of this property is a connected person to Pottrill Holland Property Agents, being a family member of an employee.
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All measurements, distances and areas are approximate and for guidance only. Prospective purchasers should not rely on these particulars and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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