Newmarket Road, Cambridge

A handsome Victorian townhouse occupying a prominent position along Newmarket Road, offering beautifully arranged accommodation extending across four impressive floors. Rich in period character, the property retains an array of original features including cast iron fireplaces, moulded cornicing and sash style windows, whilst having been thoughtfully enhanced for modern family living, centred around a stunning open plan lower ground floor kitchen, dining and family space. Perfectly positioned within the heart of the city, the property enjoys immediate access to Midsummer Common together with an exceptional selection of vibrant cafés, restaurants, independent shops and everyday amenities nearby.

Entrance Hallway - Panelled entrance door with picture light and double glazed picture light above leading into the entrance hallway with inset footwell, radiator, moulded cornicing and archway, stairs rising to first floor accommodation, further radiators, panel glazed door leading down to the lower ground floor and panelled doors leading to the respective rooms.

Sitting Room - A beautifully proportioned reception room featuring moulded cornicing, picture rails and an attractive cast iron open fireplace with tiled surround and wooden mantle. Radiator and double glazed bay window to the front aspect. Painted panelled timber double doors leading through into:

Study - With moulded cornicing, ceiling rose and cast iron fireplace with painted mantle. Extensive fitted bookcases, radiator and double glazed sash window overlooking the rear garden. Door leading back through into the entrance hall.

Shower Room - Comprising a contemporary three piece suite with large walk in shower cubicle fitted with wall mounted shower head and glazed shower partition, low level WC with concealed dual hand flush and hand wash basin with hot and cold mixer tap and tiled splashback. Tiled flooring, heated towel rail, tiled surround to shower area, inset LED downlighters, extractor fan and double glazed privacy glass window to the side and rear aspect.

Lower Ground Floor -

Open Plan Kitchen Dining Family Room -

Kitchen Area - Comprising a collection of base mounted storage cupboards and drawers with timber work surfaces incorporating porcelain sink with hot and cold mixer tap and drainer to side. Integrated four ring gas hob with stainless steel splashback, concealed extractor above and double oven below. Integrated concealed dishwasher and space for fridge freezer. Tiled flooring, inset LED downlighters and full height radiator.

Panelled door leading through into:

Pantry Store / Utility Room - With space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer together with fitted work surface, inset LED downlighters and double glazed window overlooking the rear aspect.

Cloakroom - Comprising a two piece suite with low level WC with concealed dual hand flush and hand wash basin with hot and cold mixer tap. Wall mounted gas fired combi boiler, tiled flooring and double glazed window to the side aspect.

Dining / Family Area - The kitchen area opens through into the dining room with continuation of tiled flooring, open understairs storage with fitted shelving and opening through into the family area. Former fireplace with recessed chimney breast providing ideal space for storage furniture, inset LED downlighters, double glazed bay window to the front aspect and painted panel door with potential for fire escape steps leading back up to the front of the property.

First Floor -

Landing - Split level staircase leading to the first floor landing with stairs rising to the second floor accommodation. Radiator, storage cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder and panelled doors leading to the respective rooms.

Bedroom 1 - Radiator and set of double glazed sash windows to the front aspect.

Bedroom 2 - Cast iron fireplace with painted wooden mantle, radiator and double glazed sash window overlooking the rear garden.

Bathroom - Comprising a three piece suite with panelled bath fitted with hot and cold mixer tap, wall mounted shower attachment and glazed shower partition, low level WC with concealed dual hand flush and hand wash basin with hot and cold mixer tap. Tiled surround, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, inset LED downlighters, extractor fan and double glazed privacy glass window to the side and rear aspect.

Second Floor -

Landing - With loft access, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and panelled doors leading to the respective rooms.

Bedroom 3 - Part pitched ceilings, radiator and two Velux skylights fitted with blinds overlooking the rear aspect.

Bedroom 4 - Cast iron fireplace with painted wooden mantle, radiator and double glazed window to the front aspect.

Bedroom 5 - Radiator and double glazed window to the front aspect.

Outside - To the front, the property is set back behind wrought iron railings and a shallow front garden, with stone steps rising to the entrance door and an elegant bay fronted reception room providing considerable kerb appeal in keeping with the surrounding period streetscape.

To the rear, a beautifully enclosed and particularly private rear garden, thoughtfully landscaped to create a tranquil environment. The garden enjoys a paved terrace immediately adjoining the property, ideal for outside dining and entertaining, framed by mature planting, established shrubs and attractive brick wall boundaries. Beyond, a further gravelled section provides additional seating potential amongst a variety of leafy planting and small trees, creating a wonderfully green and secluded atmosphere throughout. The garden also benefits from gated rear access and useful bicycle storage space.