Owlstone Road, Cambridge, CB3

Stylish four bedroom townhouse with light-filled accommodation and a garden office

Description

This well-presented mid-terraced home offers extended and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, together with a detached garden office and an enclosed rear garden. Situated in one of Cambridge's most popular neighbourhoods, it is well placed for a number of amenities including popular cafes, butchers and green spaces such as Grantchester Meadows, all while offering fabulous connectivity to the city centre and train station.

The property is entered via a front door into a hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the principal ground floor rooms. To the front, the sitting room provides a comfortable reception space, featuring a bay window and a fireplace with fitted stove, forming a central focal point.

To the rear of the ground floor, the accommodation opens into an extended kitchen/breakfast room, which serves as the main living space of the home. This room is well-proportioned and arranged to accommodate both dining and informal seating, with a range of base and wall units, work surfaces, and space for appliances. Rooflights and rear-facing doors provide good natural light and direct access to the garden. Positioned between the sitting room and kitchen is a separate dining room, offering additional reception space suitable for formal dining or flexible day-to-day use.

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms. The principal bedroom is located to the front and is of generous size. Bedroom four sits to the rear, while a further bedroom (bedroom three) is positioned adjacent. A family bathroom serves this floor and is fitted with a bath, WC and wash hand basin.

A further staircase leads to the second floor, where there is an additional bedroom set within the roof space. This room offers useful extra accommodation, with eaves storage and some areas of restricted head height. An adjoining shower room provides added convenience.

Outside, the rear garden is enclosed and mainly laid to lawn, with planted borders and a paved seating area adjoining the property. A pathway leads to a detached garden office positioned at the rear, offering useful additional space suitable for home working, a studio, or storage, depending on requirements.

Location

Newnham is widely regarded as one of Cambridge’s most desirable neighbourhoods, celebrated for its rare combination of tranquil riverside living, independent village character and effortless access to the historic city centre. Tucked away on a quiet residential street, the area offers a relaxed and community-focused atmosphere while remaining exceptionally well connected. At the heart of Newnham is its charming local high street, home to much-loved independent businesses including Flux coffee shop, Maison Clément artisan boulangerie and a traditional butcher, alongside everyday essentials such as a Co-op, pharmacy and post office. The area has become especially popular with professionals and families relocating from London, drawn by its green spaces, excellent schooling and exceptional quality of life.

The property is ideally positioned for enjoying some of Cambridge’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. Grantchester Meadows is just a five-minute walk away, offering scenic riverside walks and cycling routes, while the River Cam can be accessed at the end of the street for paddle boarding, kayaking and wild swimming during the warmer months. Lammas Land, with its café, open parkland and popular paddling pool, is reached via Paradise Nature Reserve at the end of the road.

Cambridge city centre, the university colleges and a wide range of cultural amenities are all within walking distance via picturesque riverside and parkland routes, offering an enviable balance between vibrant city living and a more relaxed neighbourhood setting. The area is also highly regarded for schooling, with excellent access to many of Cambridge’s leading independent and state schools.

For commuters, Cambridge railway station is approximately a 15-minute cycle away, providing fast and frequent services to London King’s Cross and Liverpool Street. The area also offers convenient road access to the M11, A14 and wider motorway network, making it well placed for travel across the region and beyond.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,399 sq ft