Perne Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,018 sq ft
95 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Classic 1930s three-bedroom semi-detached home with bay-fronted windows
- Full-width driveway with off-street parking and side gated access
- Grand south-east facing rear garden offering superb extension potential (STPP)
- Spacious living/dining room layout plus separate front reception room
- Detached garage and large outbuilding – ideal for storage, workshop or home office conversion
- Well-proportioned bedrooms, traditional layout, and opportunity to modernise throughout
- Established residential location with excellent access to Addenbrooke’s, schools, and local amenities
- Offered with no onward chain – a clear, straightforward opportunity
- Ideal for growing families or investors
Description
The house features a traditional two-reception layout, with a front-facing sitting room and a larger rear lounge/dining area leading to the garden. The separate kitchen sits at the rear and benefits from a side door to the patio – ideal for reconfiguring into a modern open-plan space. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, two generous double bedrooms and a single bedroom, along with a family bathroom.
Externally, the standout feature is the exceptionally long, south-east facing rear garden – a true blank canvas for extension, landscaping or simply enjoying as-is. The driveway offers off-road parking for multiple cars and leads to a side gate and a detached garage at the rear. There’s also a substantial brick-built storage room or workshop – great for hobbies, bike storage or future conversion to a garden studio or home office.
This home has been in long-term rental use and is now ready for its next chapter. Whether you’re a family, investor or developer, the scope here is obvious – and the location speaks for itself.
Perne Road offers fast access to Cambridge city centre, the train station, Addenbrooke’s Hospital and key commuter routes including the A14 and M11. Local schools, shops, and parks are all nearby, making this an ideal long-term home or investment.
Entrance Hall
Welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the home, with its original staircase rising to the first floor. There’s a convenient under-stairs storage cupboard and direct access to both reception rooms and the kitchen. The layout flows well and offers scope for opening up the ground floor, subject to planning.
Reception Room/ Sitting Room
3.78m x 3.34m
Positioned at the front of the property, this bright and airy room features a classic bay window that floods the space with natural light. It’s ideal as a formal sitting room, reading lounge, or playroom, and could easily be reimagined as a home office. The proportions allow for a range of furniture layouts, and the original fireplace recess remains intact.
Living Room
6.07m x 3.18m
This spacious room offers fantastic versatility. With French doors and direct garden access, it’s a natural hub of the home. Whether used as a formal dining area, relaxed family lounge, or a combination of both, it lends itself well to entertaining or family life. There’s potential to open this up with the kitchen to create a large open-plan kitchen/diner.
Kitchen
4.88m x 1.75m
Currently laid out in a galley style, the kitchen benefits from dual-aspect light and a side door leading directly to the garden. While dated in presentation, the footprint provides ample room for a refit or reconfiguration. With scope to open into the dining room or extend to the rear (STPP), it offers the chance to create a stunning modern kitchen/living area overlooking the garden.
Landing
A bright landing area with a side-facing window providing natural light. Access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. Loft hatch to the roof space, which offers further storage or potential for conversion subject to planning.
Master Bedroom
3.78m x 3.4m
A generous double bedroom with a large bay window facing the front, offering excellent natural light and a classic feel. Plenty of space for a king-size bed, wardrobes, and dressing area. The bay provides an ideal spot for a reading nook or fitted storage.
Second Bedroom
3.76m x 2.97m
This well-sized rear double bedroom overlooks the large rear garden, offering a peaceful view and plenty of privacy. A great space for a child’s room or guest bedroom, with room for a double bed, wardrobes, and workspace if needed.
Third Bedroom
2.66m x 1.92m
A single bedroom ideal for a nursery, home office, or compact guest room. Like the others, it enjoys excellent natural light and could be reconfigured to suit different lifestyles – whether that’s remote working or a small child’s bedroom.
Bathroom
A three-piece suite comprising a bath with overhead shower, wash basin, and WC. While functional as-is, it offers plenty of scope for renovation to modernise and personalise. There’s room to reconfigure with a walk-in shower or a more luxurious family bathroom.
Garage
Detached brick-built single garage accessed via side drive. Useful for storage or vehicle parking.
Rear Garden
A standout feature – stretching well beyond most properties in this area. South-east facing, mostly laid to lawn, with space for a rear extension, garden room, or outdoor entertaining zone. A true family garden.
Front Garden
Paved driveway with parking for two to three cars, lawn area, and gated access to the side and rear garden
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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