Hertford Street, Cambridge

Living room, downstairs WC, open plan kitchen/dining/family area, utility room, three double bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom, large loft. Courtyard with off-street parking behind remote-controlled electric roll-up garage door, brick garden storeroom. EPC Rating - D. Council Tax Band - E

River Cam and Jesus Green 0.3 miles, Market Square/City Centre 0.7 miles, Cambridge rail station 1.9 miles, Cambridge North rail station 2.2 miles


The property:

A beautifully presented three bedroom Victorian end of terrace house on the corner of Hertford Street and St. Lukes Street, ideally located within walking distance to the river, city centre and local amenities. The property benefits from off-street parking on a driveway backing into the rear courtyard and secured behind a remote-controlled roller garage door.

This versatile Cambridge home has been modernised to a high-level retaining features in-keeping with its Victorian heritage such as sash windows, fireplaces and stylish radiators. A large loft with skylight window provides real potential for conversion, subject to building regulations and planning requirements.

The entrance hall, with a high ceiling, feels spacious and welcoming with the staircase ahead, doors to the living room, kitchen/diner and cloakroom w.c. There is useful storage in the cupboard under the stairs.

The living room benefits from ample light through the large bay window with louvered shutters. The fireplace is a focal point with tiling, ironworks, stone hearth, moulded wooden surround and mantle. There is a cupboard to the left of the chimney breast.

The rear of the property is dominated by the underfloor heated extended and open kitchen-diner family room with high specification integrated appliances comprising double oven, five-ring gas hob, extractor fan, fridge-freezer, dishwasher. There is ample storage within a range of wall and base level cupboards and counter space. The one-and-half sink with drainer is positioned by the window looking out to the courtyard. More natural light is provided through two roof windows and French doors to the courtyard. The utility room to the side has a sink, space for washing machine and tumble dryer and a cupboard housing the boiler.

On the first floor the landing provides access to the loft hatch, three bedrooms and family bathroom. The main bedroom to the front, above the living room, features a bay window with shutters, fireplace and ornate surround. There is a wardrobe beside the en-suite shower room. The second bedroom overlooks the courtyard and has a built-in double wardrobe. The third bedroom looks out to the St Luke's Street side of the house.

The family bathroom to the rear of the first floor is well appointed with shower enclosure, bathtub with handheld shower attachment, toilet, sink with storage drawers and cupboards, shelving and heated towel rail.


Outside:

The front door is set back from the road with a small garden behind a low-level brick wall and iron railings to one side and on the other a remote-controlled electric roll-up garage-style door providing off-street parking and access to the enclosed courtyard, patio and brick garden storeroom.


Location:

Hertford Street is just to the north of the river and Jesus Green in this highly regarded and accessible area for the city. It is perfectly located for the parks and city centre. There are excellent local amenities in the immediate area along Chesterton Road and Mitchams Corner. It is also within easy reach of schooling for all ages as well as being close to the university and colleges.


General:

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authority - Cambridge City Council
Council Tax Band - E (2,748.72)
Energy Performance Rating - D

Broadband - Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast fibre available according to Ofcom Checker (checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage) as of 1.06.2025. Please check for your own requirements.
Mobile signal/coverage - is good to variable for in-home, good outdoor for O2, Vodafone, Three and EE according to Ofcom Checker (checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage) as of 1.06.2025. Please check for your own requirements.

Government flood risk data - Hertford Street, CB4 3AQ is labelled as having a very low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea and surface water flooding (check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk) as of 1.06.2025. Please check for your own requirements.

Agent's note: we would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances and fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance only and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.