Blossom Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1

Near central Victorian double fronted property in fashionable location with courtyard and single garage

Description

10 Blossom Street is tucked away on the corner of Blossom Street and Norfolk Terrace, just off Norfolk Street, and despite its close proximity to the city centre (just under a mile), sits in a quiet, no-through traffic position . The property was constructed circa 1900 of Cambridge brick elevations beneath a slate roof and has unique accommodation extending to 1,268 sq ft (118 sq m) laid out over four levels.

The current owner has had four tall bespoke timber double glazed sash windows installed in the last ten years and the property is characterful and retains a number of original period features. On entering the property, there is a central staircase, whilst to the right is the sitting room which has a tall sash window, substantial ornate cast iron fireplace and a wooden panelled wall. To the left is the dining room which has a dual aspect, and beyond, accesses the compact single-row galley kitchen which is vaulted and has a glazed skylight. A spiral staircase descends from the corner of the dining room into the ‘double’ length reception room which has been used as a TV/family room, but it is felt that if a larger kitchen area is required, this space might be able to be re-purposed.

At first floor is the main bedroom, again with a tall sash window, the seller, some years ago had the west side of the property reconfigured from two single bedrooms to create a large shower room and a small dressing/closet room which could be used as a small nursery/study area. A staircase ascends from the main landing to a further bedroom which occupies the full width of the property, has two windows, an air conditioning unit along with a shallow vaulted ceiling with slightly restricted head heights.

The small rear courtyard has a side pedestrian access from Norfolk Terrace and beyond is a covered storage area which has a WC, these two spaces again could be combined to create a larger outside space or possibly the latter might be used to create further living space. Of particular note, and rare for this area is that there is a single garage and could be very attractive for those who wish to garage a car and indeed for those looking for an EV point.

The property, which can be seen in greater detail on the attached floorplans might now benefit from some improvement, has a gas fired central heating system in situ and has attractive unique accommodation over four levels.

Location

Blossom Street is situated in a vibrant and well-connected part of Cambridge, offering a lively atmosphere with a wealth of amenities close by. The area is known for its abundance of popular cafés, bars, and pubs and a diverse selection of international restaurants can be found along East Road and Mill Road.

Cambridge provides schooling for all age groups across both the state and independent sectors. Within the catchment area are St Matthew’s Primary School and Parkside Community College, which are rated “Good” and “Outstanding” respectively by Ofsted.

Shopping is convenient and varied, with the Grand Arcade shopping mall and a bustling daily market offering a wide range of retail options. Additional everyday shopping facilities are located along Mill Road and East Road, known for their independent shops and services.

Transport links are excellent, with Cambridge railway station just one mile away, providing direct services to Stansted Airport and London. The bus and coach station, located approximately 0.7 miles from Blossom Street.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,268 sq ft