Spacious four bedroom family home offering fabulous scope for renovation

Description

This spacious four bedroom family home is located on the highly regarded Long Road in Cambridge and occupies a generous plot with a substantial rear garden, offering excellent potential and a wonderful sense of space both inside and out. Set back from the road, the property benefits from off-street parking, an integral garage and a welcoming frontage, while the rear garden extends impressively, bordered by mature trees and hedging to create a private, leafy outlook.

The accommodation is well balanced and ideal for family living. On the ground floor, a central entrance hall leads through to a large living room with ample space for seating and entertaining, enjoying views over the garden. A separate dining room connects naturally with the kitchen, creating a sociable layout with scope to reconfigure or extend, subject to the necessary consents. The kitchen itself is well proportioned, with good worktop space and direct access to the garden, while a ground floor WC and internal access to the garage add practicality.

Upstairs, the first floor offers four well sized bedrooms, all enjoying good natural light. The principal bedroom is a generous double, complemented by three further bedrooms that provide flexibility for family use, guests or home working. A family bathroom and separate WC complete the first floor accommodation.

Outside, the rear garden is a particular highlight, extending to a generous depth and offering huge potential for landscaping, entertaining or future extension. With its established greenery and open feel, it provides a peaceful setting rarely found so close to the city.

Overall, this is a versatile family home offering spacious accommodation, a superb plot and exciting potential for improvement or extension, subject to planning, making it an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to create a long-term home on one of Cambridge’s most established residential roads.

Location

97 Long Road enjoys a prime position on one of Cambridge’s most soughtafter residential roads, approximately two miles south of the historic city centre. The location offers outstanding access to Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, which sit around one mile away.

Cambridge railway station is also within approximately two miles, providing frequent services to London King’s Cross and Liverpool Street.

Long Road itself is well placed for a wide range of amenities. Trumpington provides everyday convenience with supermarkets, cafés and local services, including a Waitrose & Partners supermarket and various public houses like the Green Man and the Sole & Duck restaurant.

Cambridge city centre offers an extensive selection of shops, including the Grand Arcade, the Grafton Centre, a vibrant daily market and numerous independent boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

For families, the property is particularly well located for schooling. It is in catchment for Trumpington Park Primary School and Trumpington Community College, and is just 0.6 miles from Long Road Sixth Form college. A number of excellent state and independent schools are also accessible, including The Perse, The Leys and the Stephen Perse Foundation.

The wider area is rich in culture and outdoor spaces, with Cambridge renowned for its prestigious University, beautiful architecture and thriving arts scene. There is an array of museums, theatres and live music venues, including the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Cambridge Arts Theatre, and the Corn Exchange. The nearby Hobson’s Brook and numerous green spaces, including Byron’s Pool and the expansive Cambridge University Botanic Garden, provide peaceful spots for walking and recreation.

All distances and times are approximate.