Cooke's Field, Cambridge, CB25

A well presented three bedroom semi detached home offering approximately 956sqft of accommodation, positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac within the popular village of Waterbeach. Offered on a 60% shared ownership basis, the property provides an excellent opportunity for first time buyers and young families to get onto the property ladder while enjoying the space and practicality of a modern family home.

Shared ownership can be an attractive option for buyers who may find purchasing a similar property outright difficult. Rather than needing a mortgage and deposit for the full market value, buyers purchase a percentage of the property and pay rent on the remaining share, potentially making both the initial deposit and mortgage more manageable. Further shares can potentially be purchased in the future through staircasing, although this particular property is restricted to a maximum ownership of 80%. Eligibility and affordability criteria apply.

The property is currently offered as a 60% share, valued at £228,000 against a full market value of £380,000. The current monthly rent on the remaining share is £470.88, with a monthly service charge of £39.20.

Internally, the house is bright, modern and ready to move into. The ground floor begins with a spacious living room measuring approximately 13ft 7in x 12ft 8in. A bay window brings plenty of natural light into the room, while the proportions allow space for generous seating and family furniture without feeling overcrowded.

To the rear is an excellent kitchen and dining room measuring approximately 17ft x 10ft. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of modern units and work surfaces, with integrated cooking appliances and space for additional appliances. There is ample room for a full size dining table, making this a particularly useful everyday family space, while a door leads directly out to the rear garden.

A downstairs WC and useful storage cupboard complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the property offers three bedrooms. Bedrooms one and two are both genuine double rooms, while the third bedroom works well as a child's bedroom, nursery or home office. There is also additional storage from the landing and a modern family bathroom with a bath and shower over.

Outside, one of the property's strongest features is the enclosed rear garden. It is considerably more generous than many modern homes in this price bracket, with a large lawn, seating and entertaining space and room for children to play. The garden is securely enclosed and enjoys a good degree of privacy, making it particularly suitable for young families and pets.

To the front and side of the house is driveway parking, another useful feature for day to day family life. The property also overlooks communal green space, helping give Cooke's Field a quieter and more open feel. The current housing provider describes the development as a quiet cul-de-sac with nearby communal green space and a play park.

Location:

Waterbeach has become a particularly attractive option for buyers who want village life while retaining straightforward access to Cambridge, Ely and London. The property is less than a mile from Waterbeach railway station, putting rail commuting comfortably within reach.

Waterbeach has direct trains into Cambridge, with journeys taking around 10 minutes, making it an excellent option for anyone working in the city who would rather avoid driving and parking. Direct services also continue north towards Ely and King's Lynn.

For London commuters, direct Great Northern services run from Waterbeach to London King's Cross, with the fastest journeys taking around an hour. Direct weekday services are also available to London Liverpool Street, with the fastest journeys taking around 1 hour 28 minutes.

Road connections are also strong. The A10 provides straightforward access south towards Cambridge and north towards Ely, while the A14 can be reached easily for onward travel around Cambridge and towards the wider road network.

Waterbeach itself has a good range of everyday amenities, including convenience shopping, a GP surgery, public houses, recreation grounds and health and fitness facilities. The village centre also provides shops and services around the High Street and village green, while further amenities are available in nearby Cambridge and Ely.

Families are also well catered for when it comes to schooling. Waterbeach Community Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted, with its March 2025 inspection confirming that the school had maintained the standards identified at its previous graded inspection.

For secondary education, Cottenham Village College serves the wider Waterbeach area and is also rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection. As always, buyers should confirm current school catchments and admissions arrangements directly with the relevant authority.

For first time buyers and young families looking for a home close to Cambridge without paying Cambridge city prices, Cooke's Field deserves strong consideration. You get nearly 1000sqft of accommodation, two excellent double bedrooms, a useful third bedroom, a spacious kitchen diner, downstairs WC, generous enclosed garden and off road parking, all within a village with its own railway station and direct services into both Cambridge and London.

Local Yopa Agent Dan Burbridge will be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

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