Beautifully presented double bay fronted Victorian townhouse close to the heart of Newnham

Description

Eltisley Avenue is a Victorian three storey townhouse constructed of red brick elevations with double bay stone windows beneath a slate roof. The property is beautifully presented and has high quality timber double glazed sash windows recently installed throughout. The property is set back behind a shallow frontage and mature hedgerow, ideal for storing cycles and affording privacy from the street.

The house benefits from a hardwood front door which opens into a lobby and entrance hallway laid with Kardean herringbone flooring, and featuring a WC and understairs storage. To the front of the property is a light, wide bay fronted dining room with matching flooring and high ceiling height. This space flows seamlessly into the kitchen which has been refitted with a comprehensive range of off-white cabinetry, supplied by John Lewis of Hungerford and comprising integrated slimline dish washer, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, stainless steel oven and wide induction hob, alongside a custom-built wall cupboard with folding doors which conceals appliances such as a microwave oven and food processor. Two tall recessed custom-built shelved cupboards flank the chimneybreast which is fitted with an ‘Everhot’ electric stove. The kitchen opens into a stunning part-vaulted open plan sitting room to the rear, which is fully glazed with bi-folding doors opening onto the garden. There is a central wood burning stove inset to a generous wide fireplace with black granite hearth, extensive floor-to-ceiling book shelving and oak flooring with underfloor heating. The ground floor space lends itself beautifully to entertaining as well as comfortable family living space.

A hallway with curved ornamental arch leads to the four double bedrooms, three on the first floor and one with en suite bathroom on the top floor. The principal bedroom extends to the full width of the property, with two doubled glazed windows to the front including a bay window. The two other bedrooms on the first floor retain original cast iron fireplaces. The family bathroom is fitted with white contemporary sanitaryware with an over bath shower. On the top floor the bedroom has Velux windows to the front, with views over the treetops of Newnham, the University Library and St Mark’s church. Concealed storage is fitted in the eaves along with hanging storage space. The en suite bathroom is fitted with contemporary white sanitaryware with an over bath shower and overlooks the Newnham rooftops and tree line.

The south-east facing rear garden is fully enclosed and extremely private in aspect. It has been beautifully landscaped with low maintenance in mind and comprises a newly paved Indian sandstone terrace, leading via curved steps to an artificial lawn with stone surround, mature well stocked flower beds and a raised stone planted border. At the end of the garden, a rose-covered arbour creates a focal point and rustic wicker fencing conceals the garden shed and bins. A wooden gate opens to a snicket providing pedestrian access leading to Grantchester Meadows.

The property, which has a gas fired central heating system and underfloor heating throughout, is offered with no onward chain and can be seen in greater detail on the attached floorplan.

Location

Eltisley Avenue is located in the popular Newnham Croft neighbourhood, just 1.1 miles from the city centre with its wide array of amenities including comprehensive shopping facilities such as Grand Arcade and the daily market, numerous arts venues, cinemas and the Colleges. There is excellent everyday shopping available on the doorstep in Newnham, including a butcher, bakery, Co-Op mini supermarket, chemist and a post office/general store with extensive delicatessen. Fresh fish is delivered weekly by refrigerated van and numerous ‘pop-up’ world food outlets regularly visit the area. The local Sports and Social Club hosts regular jazz, folk and classical music evenings alongside quiz nights, lectures and wine tastings.

Regarding schools, the property is in the catchment area for Newnham Croft Primary School which feeds into Parkside Community College. There are a number of reputable independent schools close by for all ages including The Leys, St Faiths and The Stephen Perse Foundation.

The property could not be better placed for green spaces. Lammas Land with its children’s playground and pool is just minutes away. Nature lovers are blessed with Paradise Nature Reserve and Grantchester Meadows with the meandering river Cam just 400 ft away. Owls and cuckoos can be heard in the garden. The Riverbank Club 5 minutes walk away provides private access for wild swimming in the Cam.


For the commuter, the property is 1.5 miles away from Cambridge station which provides regular services into London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross, with journey times from 48 minutes. Access to the M11 Junction 12 is just 1.7 miles away which in turn provides easy access to Stansted Airport and London.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,618 sq ft