Glebe Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1

Unique modern property in secluded position with no onward chain

Description

La Maison Verre is an outstanding example of modern architectural design, designed by architect Tim Poulson, and is inspired by influences ranging from classical Japanese courtyard houses to Pierre Charreau’s celebrated ‘La Maison de Verre’ in Paris. The home masterfully balances a discreet external appearance with bright, spacious interiors that seamlessly connect with the surrounding courtyards and garden spaces. The intelligent layout allows for both open-plan living and private retreats, with a lower ground floor that offers a tranquil and sunlit escape. Spanning approximately 3,036 square feet, including the main house and garage, the property is arranged across two levels, offering a versatile and energy-efficient living environment. The ground floor serves as the heart of the home, featuring a spectacular open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room, designed for seamless modern living. The kitchen is fully equipped with sleek Italian lacquered cabinetry, granite worktops and premium integrated appliances. The space benefits from expansive glazing that floods the interior with natural light and connects directly to the courtyard. The principal bedroom suite offers a private sanctuary, complete with a dressing area and en-suite shower room. Two additional double bedrooms, each generously sized, share access to two further shower rooms. A double garage, accessible from the courtyard, provides practical storage and secure parking.

The lower ground floor expands the home's versatility. A spacious sitting room forms the centrepiece of this level, complimented by a library/lower hall. The inclusion of a study (which can function as a fourth bedroom), a gymnasium, and a well-equipped utility room ensures practicality while maintaining the home’s sleek aesthetic. A bathroom with both a bath and shower serves this level. Internally, every aspect of the home has been designed with meticulous attention to detail. The entrance hall features a striking sandblasted glass floor on a steel frame, while the kitchen, dining, living spaces, study, bathrooms, and utility room are elegantly finished in porcelain tiles. The bathrooms are adorned with Thassos white marble or Siena porcelain tiles, and high-end sanitaryware from Villeroy & Boch, Catalano, and Bette.

La Maison Verre is a smart home, integrating cutting-edge KNX technology for centralised control of lighting, blinds, and entertainment systems. Underfloor heating is installed throughout, and a whole-house mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery ensures 100% fresh air circulation. With its innovative architectural vision, high-end materials, and seamless integration of smart home technology, La Maison Verre redefines contemporary living in Cambridge, offering both functional elegance and outstanding energy efficiency.

Location

Glebe Road is situated just off Hills Road, in the south of the city. Cambridge station is approximately a mile away with regular services to London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street from 50 minutes. The property is just 0.4 miles from Morley Memorial Primary School which feeds into Coleridge Community College. There are also various reputable independent schools in the city, with The Perse Upper School 0.2 miles away and The Perse Pelican School merely 279 ft away from the property.

Central Cambridge offers a wide array of cultural and recreational amenities including the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge University Botanic Gardens and green spaces such as Midsummer Common, Parkers Piece and Coe Fen. For shopping, the Grand Arcade (1.7 miles) and Grafton Centre (2 miles) offer a variety of independent and popular shops and restaurants. Cambridge Leisure Centre is 0.9 miles away and has a multi-screen cinema and a bowling alley as well as popular chain restaurants.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,745 sq ft