Stone Street, Cambridge

A Victorian home in need of renovation, set in a quiet location towards the end of a no through road. The property offers three double bedrooms, and the carport gives access to the rear garden where a garage or a parking area could be added. The property is about a 15 minute walk from Cambridge Railway Station and benefits from a substantial south-facing garden and no upward chain.

The front door opens to the sitting/dining room, which measures over 20 feet (6.1m) and has distinct sitting and dining areas. Windows at both ends bring natural light through the room, while the fireplace provides a traditional focal point. To the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinets with a sink and drainer and space for a cooker. There is a door to the garden and an outside w.c..

Upstairs, all three bedrooms are doubles, an increasingly useful distinction for families, sharers or buyers wanting genuine flexibility for guests or working from home. The bathroom is also a good size.

There is evident work to be undertaken internally, particularly to the kitchen, bathroom and general finishes, but the underlying proportions give a good basis from which to improve the property rather than having to rethink the entire layout.

Outside is arguably where the longer-term appeal becomes most apparent. The south-facing rear garden is considerably larger than might be expected for a house of this scale and currently provides a largely open area that could be used in a number of ways by the next owner. Mature trees and established boundaries give the plot a sense of enclosure, while the carport provides vehicular access directly into the rear garden.

For buyers prepared to undertake modernisation, the combination of three double bedrooms, a south-facing garden and a vehicular access leading to the rear garden gives this house a particularly useful starting point.

Agents note: The blue shaded area on the title plan cannot be obstructed; however, it could be used to give vehicular access to a garage or parking area in the rear garden. The blue area identifies a pedestrian right of way, which is in favour of the adjoining terraced houses. This area is to allow access with bicycles or wheelie bins.

Stone Street is off Ainsworth Street and is a particularly desirable neighbourhood in the highly regarded Petersfield wards. It is conveniently situated about a mile east of the City Centre with its combination of ancient and modern buildings, winding lanes, excellent choice of schools and wide range of shopping facilities.

The property is a 15 minute walk from Cambridge Railway Station with direct links to London. Mill Road, The Beehive Shopping Centre and Cambridge Retail Park are also a short walk away. The city centre is reached on foot in just 20 minutes.

Schooling is excellent, and the area falls within the catchment of St Matthews Primary School; secondary provision is at Parkside Community College, both of which are Ofsted rated as outstanding