Luard Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2

Fine early Edwardian detached home with a south facing garden

Description

Originally built in 1910, this impressive detached Edwardian residence is a rare find in Cambridge—elegantly proportioned, full of character, and occupying a generous 0.45-acre plot on one of the city’s most prestigious roads. Constructed in red brick under a slate roof, the house has been carefully extended and modernised while retaining a wealth of original features, including panelled doors, cornicing, picture rails, high ceilings, and a beautiful stained-glass window that brings light into the wide, welcoming entrance hall.

The accommodation spans three floors and offers excellent versatility, with substantial living space and seven bedrooms arranged over the upper two levels. A fine oak staircase with a sweeping handrail rises through the heart of the house to a galleried landing, setting the tone for the elegance throughout. On the ground floor, the principal reception rooms enjoy views over the south-facing garden. The drawing and dining rooms are wonderfully bright, each with bay or bow windows, fireplaces, and French doors opening onto a paved terrace—ideal for entertaining. A family room at the front of the house also enjoys a dual aspect and features a living flame gas fire.

The kitchen has been beautifully refitted with Poggenpohl units and Miele appliances, blending sleek contemporary finishes with the home’s timeless charm. An open-plan breakfast area connects through to the garden room, where oak flooring and double doors bring the outside in. The majority of rooms to the rear enjoy a sunny southerly aspect, overlooking mature gardens and playing fields beyond.

Upstairs, the main bedroom suite enjoys a dual aspect and has been thoughtfully reconfigured to include a generous dressing room and a luxurious en suite bathroom with freestanding bath, twin basins, large walk-in shower, and WC. Three further spacious double bedrooms occupy the first floor, along with a family shower room and an additional en suite WC. The top floor—converted from the original roof space—includes a sitting room, fifth bedroom, large home office, and bathroom. This upper level could easily be adapted into further bedrooms or even a self-contained flat, if desired.

Location

6 Luard Road is situated on the south side of this well regarded road just 1.3 miles from the city centre. The garden backs onto the Perse Co-Ed school playing fields. There are local facilities on Cherry Hinton Road and comprehensive shopping, schooling, cultural and recreational facilities in Cambridge centre including the historic market square and The Grand Arcade shopping mall.

Rail services from Cambridge station lead into London’s Kings Cross and Liverpool Street stations taking from 47 minutes and 68 minutes respectively. Access to the M11 (Junction 11) is 2.5 miles at Trumpington and regular bus services are available into Cambridge City centre from Hills Road.

Cambridge has a wide variety of excellent schooling facilities in both public and independent sectors including Hills Road Sixth Form College nearby and The Perse Co-Ed, Pelican Preparatory, St Johns’ & Kings College prep schools, Stephen Perse Foundation school, St Mary’s, The Leys and St Faiths.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,061 sq ft



Additional Info

Please note there are covenants on this property in favour of Trinity which is common for properties in Cambridge. Please ask the selling agent for more information.