Bishops Road, Cambridge

An extended detached family home occupying a generous plot in one of Trumpington’s most established residential roads, offering over 2,000 sq ft of versatile accommodation alongside a substantial garden, garage and extensive driveway parking. The property has been thoughtfully adapted over time to suit modern family life, combining well-proportioned original rooms with a particularly impressive open-plan living space overlooking the garden.

The house retains much of the character and scale associated with its period, evident in features such as the herringbone parquet flooring, bay windows and generous ceiling heights. At the front, a separate reception room provides a quieter and more private space away from the main family areas, offering flexibility as a sitting room, snug, study or playroom depending on a buyer’s requirements. To the rear, the house opens into a substantial kitchen and family room extending to almost 30 ft in width. This is undoubtedly the heart of the home, with rooflights, wide bi-fold doors and extensive glazing creating a bright, sociable environment that connects naturally with the garden. The kitchen itself offers substantial storage and workspace, while the dining and seating areas are arranged as one continuous family space designed for everyday living.

A further room to the side of the house provides valuable flexibility and is currently arranged as a home office. Given its size and independent access to a cloakroom, it could equally suit a variety of uses depending on a buyer’s requirements. Practicality is further enhanced by a separate utility room, additional storage areas, a ground floor WC and an integral garage.

The first floor provides four spacious double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The room dimensions are notably generous throughout, particularly Bedrooms Two and Three, making the layout well suited to growing families.

Outside, the rear garden offers a good degree of privacy and a broad expanse of lawn with mature planting around the boundaries. The terrace immediately outside the family room creates a natural space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the size of the plot provides ample room for children to play and for gardening enthusiasts to enjoy. To the front, a block-paved driveway provides extensive off-street parking and access to the garage.

Bishops Road is regarded as one of Trumpington’s most desirable residential addresses, characterised by larger detached homes and mature plots. The location offers convenient access to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, the Biomedical Campus, excellent schooling, the guided busway and Cambridge city centre, while nearby country parks and open green spaces provide opportunities for recreation close to home.

This is a house that has evolved successfully with family life, offering both the space and flexibility that are increasingly difficult to find in such a well-connected Cambridge location.

Trumpington is a thriving, fast growing part of the city that still manages to retain its village identity and sense of community. It is exceptionally well located for access into the Addenbrooke's campus, out to the M11 and into the city by car, bus, guided bus, one of a few purpose built cycle routes, or even an enthusiastic walk. The Park & Ride is a 5 minute walk providing direct 15 minute access to the city centre. Cambridge mainline station and the soon to open Cambridge South Station can be easily reached along the guided busway cycleway without having to mix with car traffic at all.

The area has two primary schools and a brand new state-of-the-art secondary school with excellent sporting facilities. A number of private schools are within cycling distance. There are also various restaurants, pubs, shops, a post office, hairdresser, surgery, chemist, Waitrose supermarket and two new country parks.