Barrow Road, Cambridge, CB2

Modernised 1930s house with outstanding private gardens on one of the most sought after roads in Cambridge

Description

47 Barrow Road is a thoughtfully restored 1930s Arts & Crafts home, carefully upgraded and extended by the current owners to honour its original character while introducing modern comfort. Significant improvements, including full rewiring and re plumbing in 2011 and 2015, sit alongside high quality Velfac windows and glazed doors throughout—enhancements that bring light and clarity to every corner of the property. Sitting gracefully within a wide and beautifully established plot of approximately 0.56 acres, one of the biggest on this much sought-after road, the house is constructed of traditional brick beneath a clay tiled roof and occupies a desirable south of city location.

The green panelled front door opens to a broad, welcoming hallway where hardwood floors set the tone for much of the ground floor. From here, the family room leads through to an impressive reception space with vaulted ceilings and expansive glazing framing views of the garden. A well-appointed study provides an ideal workspace, while a generous utility room to the left connects directly to the garage.

To the right, the exceptional kitchen/breakfast/dining room extends from the front to the back of the house, offering both practicality and presence. Corian worktops—including a breakfast bar—complement modern shaker-style cabinetry, and the space is well equipped with a Wolf gas hob, Miele oven, Siemens dishwasher and an American style fridge-freezer. Its triple-aspect design accommodates a substantial dining area and an additional seating zone arranged around a gas fireplace, creating a natural hub for family life. A WC completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, five double bedrooms provide flexibility and comfort, supported by three well-fitted bathrooms. The main bedroom enjoys views across the rear garden towards the woodland copse, and includes a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite with walk-in shower and Hans Grohe fittings.

Outside, the property is approached via a wide gravel driveway leading to the front door and garage with an electronic roller door. Side access connects to the rear garden, where two versatile studio buildings—currently used as an art studio and workshop—offer potential for a home office, gym or creative space. A broad terrace wraps around the rear and side of the house, opening onto a large lawn dotted with mature trees and shrubs. At the far boundary, the rare presence of Vicar’s Brook flowing through the garden adds a distinctive and tranquil natural feature.

Location

Barrow Road is situated in the south side of the University city of Cambridge, just 3.2 miles (approximately) from the city centre.

There is a wide range of cultural and recreational amenities within the city, including The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge University Botanic Garden and Kettle’s Yard. There is punting available on the river Cam and various green spaces around the city including Grantchester Meadows, Coe Fen and Midsummer Common. Kingsway Cambridge Golf Course and Latham Road playing fields are just 0.9 miles away, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden (which covers an entire 40 acres and holds over 8,000 species of plants) is also 0.9 miles away.

Cambridge has also become recognised as an important centre for the high tech and bio-tech industries with the University Research and Development Laboratories, Science Park, ARM, Microsoft, AstraZeneca and Addenbrooke’s Hospital/Biomedical Campus.

For shopping there is a popular busy daily market in Cambridge Market Square and further facilities can be found at The Grafton Centre and Grand Arcade shopping malls in central Cambridge. For everyday groceries, there is a Waitrose in nearby Trumpington, located 1.3 miles away.

Cambridge railway station is 1.8 miles away with regular services into London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross and journeys taking from 50 minutes, as well as Stansted and Gatwick Airports. Cambridge is well connected for the A14, A10 and M11 which in turn leads to access down to the south towards London and Stansted.

Schools for all ages groups in Cambridge centre in both state and independent sectors including The Leys, The Perse, The Stephen Perse Foundation. For college students, Long and Hills Road sixth form colleges are 0.7 and 1.5 miles respectively.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,149 sq ft


Acreage: 0.56 Acres

Additional Info

Please note the external shots were taken in May 2023.

Agent's comment – this property has a covenant in favour of Trinity College, please speak to the Savills agent for more information