Spens Avenue, Cambridge

A rare opportunity to acquire a striking architect-designed family home, offering beautifully balanced contemporary accommodation over three floors and finished to an exceptional standard throughout. Built in 2013 by the highly regarded Dean & Dean, the property forms part of an exclusive development and enjoys attractive rear views across the Corpus Christi sports field. Situated in a prime position within the highly sought-after Newnham district, just to the west of Cambridge city centre.

Storm Porch - covering the front entrance door with blocked paving and composite panelled entrance door leading through into:

Entrance Hall - With tiled flooring, the space enjoys a striking galleried landing effect, enhanced by contemporary glass balustrades. A set of double doors provides access to a useful storage cupboard, while stairs rise to the first-floor accommodation with both open understairs storage and a further enclosed cupboard. A high-level double-glazed window above the entrance hall allows for an abundance of natural light, complemented by inset LED downlighters. A set of panelled glazed doors leads through into the impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room.

Cloakroom - Comprising a two-piece suite with a low-level W.C. featuring a concealed dual flush and a wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, complemented by a tiled splashback and upstand. Additional features include a wall-mounted mirror, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, extractor fan, and inset LED downlighters. A set of double doors provides access to a useful storage cupboard, while a double-glazed window fitted with privacy glass overlooks the side aspect.

Expansive Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room - The kitchen comprises a contemporary range of wall and base-mounted storage cupboards and drawers, all benefitting from soft-close fittings, set beneath a composite stone work surface. An inset stainless steel one-and-a-quarter bowl sink with hot and cold mixer tap, drainer to the side, and waste disposal is also provided. There is an integrated four-ring induction hob with a rising extractor hood, along with pop-up power points set within the work surface. A suite of integrated Miele appliances includes ovens, a microwave grill, steam ovens, and two warming drawers. There is also space and plumbing for an American-style fridge/freezer, alongside a wealth of additional storage, an integrated wine cooler, and dishwasher. Further features include inset LED downlighters, tiled flooring, and a set of double-glazed bi-folding doors leading out onto the garden and through into:

Dining/Family Room - With an electric fireplace, the room also features a recessed area designed for a wall-mounted TV, complete with power points. Further benefits include tiled flooring and inset LED downlighters. A set of double-glazed bi-folding doors opens out onto the patio, creating a wonderful outlook over the garden and enhancing the sense of indoor-outdoor living.

Door From Kitchen Leading Into Utility Room - Which comprises a range of both wall and base-mounted storage cupboards and drawers, all benefitting from soft-close fittings, set beneath a stone-effect rolltop work surface. There is an inset sink with hot and cold mixer tap and drainer to the side, along with space and plumbing for a washer and dryer. Further features include additional storage cupboards, a wall-mounted gas-fired Glow-worm boiler providing hot water and heating for the property, inset LED downlighters, and an extractor fan. A panelled glazed door leads out onto the side access.

Office/Bedroom 5 - With tiled flooring, the room benefits from a wall-mounted thermostat and underfloor heating controls. A useful storage cupboard houses the underfloor heating manifold and electricity consumer unit. Further features include inset LED downlighters and double-glazed windows, including a striking corner feature window offering views to both the front and side aspects.

On The First Floor -

Landing - With stairs rising to the second-floor accommodation, the space is enhanced by contemporary glass balustrades and brushed stainless steel handrails. Additional features include a radiator and inset LED downlighters. Airing cupboard housing a pressurised hot water cylinder with fitted timber shelving. Doors lead to the respective rooms, including a set of double-glazed panelled doors providing access into:

First Floor Sitting Room - With inset LED downlighters, radiator, and electric fireplace, the room also features a recessed area designed for a wall-mounted TV with connection points. A set of double-glazed sliding doors opens onto a Juliet balcony, providing delightful views not only over the garden but also across the playing fields to the rear.

Bedroom 2 - With full-height built-in wardrobes fitted with hanging rails and shelving, accessed via sliding mirrored doors. There is a power point for a wall-mounted TV, inset LED downlighters, and a radiator. A double-glazed window enjoys pleasant views over the garden and the playing fields beyond.

Bedroom 3 - With full-height built-in wardrobes fitted with hanging rails and shelving, accessed via sliding mirrored doors. There is a power point for a wall-mounted TV, inset LED downlighters, and a radiator. A double-glazed corner window provides a pleasant outlook to the front aspect, allowing for an abundance of natural light.

Family Bathroom - Comprising a four-piece suite including a tiled bath with hot and cold mixer tap, and a walk-in shower with glazed partition and dual shower heads (one rainfall and one wall-mounted). There is also a low-level W.C. with concealed dual flush and a wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, complemented by a tiled surround. Further features include a recessed niche with fitted shelving, shaver point, wall-mounted mirror, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, inset LED downlighters, and an extractor fan. A double-glazed window fitted with privacy glass overlooks the side aspect.

On The Second Floor -

Landing - Accessed via a split-level staircase, the space is enhanced by a double-glazed corner window wrapping around to the front aspect, allowing for excellent natural light. Further features include inset LED downlighters, with doors leading to the respective rooms.

Principal Bedroom Suite - First accessed via a corridor with an array of built-in wardrobes fitted with hanging rails and shelving, accessed via sliding mirrored doors. The principal bedroom benefits from a radiator and inset LED downlighters, along with a set of double-glazed bi-folding doors leading out onto a balcony with paved flooring, enclosed by a low-level brick wall and glass balustrade. A further double-glazed window to the side aspect enhances natural light, with a door leading through into:

Ensuite Shower Room - Comprising a three-piece suite including a walk-in shower cubicle with a glazed sliding door and dual shower heads (one rainfall and one wall-mounted). There is also a low-level W.C. with concealed dual flush and a dual wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer taps, complemented by a tiled surround and storage cupboards and drawers beneath. Further features include a wall-mounted mirror, shaver point, tiled upstand, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, inset LED downlighters, and an extractor fan. A double-glazed window fitted with privacy glass overlooks the side aspect.

Bedroom 4 - With built-in wardrobes fitted with hanging rails and shelving, accessed via sliding mirrored doors. Further features include a radiator and a double-glazed window to the front aspect, with a door leading through into:

Ensuite Shower Room - Comprising a three-piece suite including a shower cubicle with a glazed sliding door and dual wall-mounted shower heads. There is also a low-level W.C. with concealed dual flush and a wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, complemented by a tiled surround and upstand. Further features include a wall-mounted mirror, inset LED downlighters, extractor fan, and a double-glazed window fitted with privacy glass overlooking the side aspect.

Outside - To the front the property is approached off Spens Avenue and is located near the end with dropped kerb leading onto a block paved driveway providing enough parking for multiple vehicles and leading onto the roller garage door, and further access door into the GARAGE. The driveway is enclosed by mature established lavender plants and the rest of the front garden is principally laid to lawn.

To the rear of the property is an extremely private and extensive garden principally laid to lawn with a large paved patio area accessed via the two sets of bi-folding doors. There is a further patio area at the rear part of the garden and bordered by well-stocked bedding. Enclosed by timber fencing on every side. To one side there is a continuation of the patio which leads down to a side passageway and secure timber access door, wall mounted lighting. To the other side is a wider side access point with further wall mounted lighting leading to a recess behind the rear access door into the garage.