Grange Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3

Superb and substantial detached home on esteemed Cambridge road

Description

3 Grange Road (Romanhurst House), is an exceptional detached property located on this much sought-after road with generous south-west facing garden, in-out driveway and a heated outdoor swimming pool. This home, constructed of red brick walls laid in Flemish bond and ornate rendering beneath a tiled roof, boasts an abundance of period features, including panelled doors, detailed skirting, picture rails and cornicing. The current owners undertook a major refurbishment following their purchase in 2002. The property is approached via a pea shingle in and out drive behind a mature hedge and fencing, which leads to a heavy panelled front door, and into a bright and airy hallway with stone flooring. The accommodation extends over three floors and offers excellent versatility for modern family life. To the rear of the house, the exceptionally light kitchen and breakfast room form the inviting heart of the house with generous preparation areas, central island, extensive cabinetry, vaulted ceiling and direct access to the garden. This truly exceptional space is further enhanced by underfloor heating and leads to a large pantry/utility room and secondary access. Adjoining the kitchen and also accessed from the hall, a well-proportioned sitting room has a modern gas fire, extensive cabinetry and large bay window with bench seating overlooking the garden. The drawing room at the front of the house has a dual aspect and features a working fire with a modern stone surround by Chesneys, a round bay window and attractive engineered wood flooring. The ground floor further includes a study, cloakroom and additional reception space suitable for a playroom, snug or home office.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite enjoys wonderful dual aspect garden views, access to a balcony and comprises a spacious bedroom with wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes, a dressing area and a luxurious en suite bathroom with a double vanity, freestanding bath and separate shower. There are two additional double bedrooms on this floor, each bright, well-proportioned and served by a beautifully finished bathroom. The second floor provides further flexible accommodation, with three double bedrooms and a bathroom, making it ideal for guests, teenagers or as studio/office space.

The gardens are a notable highlight. The rear of the house opens onto an expansive lawn framed by mature planting, specimen trees and well-tended borders, offering both privacy and an exceptional sense of space. A large terrace provides a superb setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond the formal garden lies a further lawned area with a pergola and tree-lined walk to a heated outdoor swimming pool, poolside terrace and summer house with a shower, power and light. To the front, the property benefits from a generous driveway providing excellent parking and access to the garaging.

Location

Grange Road is a sought after road located on the west side of the city of Cambridge, in the popular Newnham district. There is a wide range of cultural and recreational amenities within the city, including The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge University Botanic Garden and Kettle’s Yard. There is punting available on the river Cam and various green spaces around the city including Midsummer Common, Parkers Piece and Lammas Land, and in particular Grantchester Meadows which is just under a mile away from the house.

For shopping, there are outstanding local shops in Newnham including an outstanding bakery Maison Clement, a public house, a chemist, a grocery store and Co-Op, as well as a busy daily market in Cambridge Market Square and further facilities at the Grand Arcade shopping mall in central Cambridge. Leisure activities include two lawn tennis clubs, the Cocks and Hens Tennis Club on Grantchester Road (0.5 miles), Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club (1.1 mile), as well as the University real tennis club (open to all) on Grange Road (0.6 miles).

Cambridge railway station is 1.6 miles away with regular services into London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross and journeys taking from 50 minutes, as well as Stansted and Gatwick Airports.

Grange Road is in catchment for Newnham Croft Primary School (0.5 miles). There are schools for all ages groups in Cambridge centre in the independent sectors including Kings College School and St Johns College School, both of which are just 0.5 and 0.9 miles away respectively. Further schools include The Leys, The Perse and The Stephen Perse Foundation to name a few.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,967 sq ft