Herbert Street, Cambridge, CB4 1AG

Open House: Saturday 19th September, 10am–12pm. Viewings are by appointment only, so please get in touch to book your slot.

This beautifully updated period home on Herbert Street has been extended to the rear and into the loft, combining original character with an open-plan feel for modern family life. It is located in a well-regarded central Cambridge location close to the River Cam. There is no onward chain. 

A hedge across the front garden lends privacy from the street, with a tiled path leading to the front door.

The hallway has Amtico style flooring, plaster corbels and a decorative arch. The spacious living room is situated at the front and features a bay window, tiled fireplace with a working wood burning stove, plaster cornicing and picture rails. The living room connects directly to the family room, which also has original period features including a matching tiled fireplace. From the family room, French doors lead through to the breakfast area which forms part of the open-plan kitchen and dining room.

The contemporary open-plan kitchen and dining room is fitted with a smart shaker-style kitchen, attractive tiling and high quality wood effect flooring. The kitchen features an integrated double oven and hob, a Belfast sink, and space for a double fridge freezer. The dining area is dual aspect, with stained glass detailing and a lantern skylight with upgraded roof glass.

There is also a handy downstairs WC, which is situated off the hallway and there is space for a washing machine tucked under the stairs.

As you head upstairs you are met with a vaulted landing with Velux window, adding to this striking home’s impressive sense of space.

Upstairs, the first floor has three bedrooms as well as a walk-in closet which could also be used as a fifth bedroom, nursery or study. The front bedroom is set up as a home office and has two recently upgraded large sash windows and an original iron fireplace. The rear bedroom has a vaulted roof with Velux and a window to the side. The middle bedroom overlooks the private garden and also has a beautiful original iron fireplace. The family bathroom sits centrally and has a shower over the bath, WC, a pedestal basin, a heated towel rail and a mirrored surface-mounted cabinet.

The second floor is given over entirely to the primary bedroom, a striking retreat with an en-suite and a private balcony offering rooftop views across the city - a rare and memorable feature. The en-suite has a smart shower with metro tiles, basin, wall hung WC, vanity unit, heated towel rail and a Velux window.

Outside, French doors open from the breakfast area leading onto the private courtyard garden which is bordered by shrubs and flowers, ideal for seating and entertaining. There is a convenient storage shed and a side gate with shared neighbour access that leads to the street.

The current owners have made a number of improvements to the thermal efficiency of the property, including insulating the loft, replacing three sash windows with traditionally styled double glazed sash windows, installing new French doors and have replaced the front door.

Herbert Street sits in a sought-after pocket of West Chesterton, close to a good range of amenities on Chesterton Road and Milton Road, including Stir café and bakery, shops, restaurants and pubs. Jesus Green and the River Cam are both a short walk away, and the property falls within the catchment for Milton Road Primary School and Chesterton Community College. For those commuting, the journey to London King's Cross from Cambridge station can take under an hour.

Additional information

Services: Mains water, sewage, electricity and gas
Local Authority: Cambridge City Council
Council Tax Band: F
EPC Rating: C
Tenure: Freehold
Internet speed: Cable, FTTC and FTTP options offering speeds up to 1Gbps