St. Matthews Gardens, Cambridge

Positioned on the first floor of a well-regarded development overlooking communal gardens, this one-bedroom apartment offers bright, well-proportioned accommodation with a considered layout and a consistent, contemporary finish throughout. The setting, combined with the outlook from the principal rooms, gives the property a sense of space that is not always found in apartments of this size.

The apartment is arranged around a central hallway with useful built-in storage, finished with large format tiling that continues into the main living space. The sitting and dining room is notably light, benefitting from a dual aspect including a bay window and glazed doors opening to a Juliet balcony, framing views across the gardens. The room is comfortably sized to accommodate both seating and dining without compromise.

The kitchen sits just off the living space and can be opened or enclosed via internal double doors, allowing flexibility depending on preference. It is fitted with a range of modern units and integrated appliances, arranged to make efficient use of the available space while remaining practical for everyday use.

The bedroom is a well-proportioned double with fitted wardrobes and a similar outlook across the gardens, providing a quiet and comfortable room with good natural light. The bathroom is finished with full-height tiling and includes a bath with shower over, along with built-in storage beneath the basin.

Residents have access to well-maintained communal gardens, under croft parking and secure cycle storage within the development, which is particularly valuable for those moving around the city by bike.

The property is leasehold with 101 years remaining. The service charges are £3,500 and reviewed annually, whereupon any increase will be in line with the increase of the costs. The ground rent is currently £250 pa and is reviewed every 25 years whereupon it doubles at each review.

St Matthew's Gardens lies off York Street and is known well for its generous communal outside space two play areas at each end of the development. The street itself is very quiet and peaceful with little traffic round the development.

With direct access from the lower corner of the gardens, the apartment is conveniently positioned just a few minutes walk to a retail park with its large variety of shops, cafes and a gym and it is around a five minute cycle to the River Cam.