2 Bed Terraced House For Sale

A character-filled, period mid-terrace house with a charming secluded garden, desirably located in close proximity to Addenbrooke's Hospital, schools and the city centre.

This traditional Victorian cottage is found on a residential street in Trumpington, Cambridge. Alpha Terrace is a quiet street of period-terraced, family homes on a no-through road offering a peaceful and neighbourly atmosphere. It sits off Trumpington High Street, which leads onto the approach road to London. It is cyclable to the city centre in 10 minutes, and will be within walking distance of the new South Cambridge Station set to open in 2025, with trains to London in 50 minutes.

The house comprises of two good-sized reception rooms with pine floorboards and fitted cupboards. The front room also has a log-burner. Nextdoor, the dining room is airy, receiving light from a rear sash-window which frames views of the garden. It includes a wonderful original built-in book case and has a concealed door to the stairwell. The kitchen sits adjacent through an elegant archway, and is light-filled thanks to windows on three sides including a sky-light. The practical galley-kitchen has space for a fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. The kitchen has many cupboards and includes a five-ring Smeg gas hob with extractor and beautiful tiled flooring. A back door offers access to the rose-lined alleyway, which leads to the garden.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, both with original fireplaces and wood flooring. The primary bedroom overlooks the quiet residential road and has a useful walk-in wardrobe as well as access to a large loft room, which could be used as a study or guest bedroom. Next door is the charming second bedroom with garden views. The family bathroom is well proportioned with solid wood flooring and an ensuite comprising of a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath with over-head shower.

Outside, a pebbled alley leads from the kitchen to the well-stocked back garden. This is wonderfully secluded, and has mature trees and bushes, including a cherry and silver birch, traditional hedging and a handy original brick outhouse which is being used as a potting shed.

Location - Trumpington is a much sought-after residential area near Cambridge city centre. Approach to the city is fast and direct and includes a traffic-free cycle route alongside the guided busway. All facilities are readily available including supermarkets, with Waitrose a short walk away. There are several good local schools and the property is ideally placed for access to the M11, Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Grantchester Meadows with its Orchard Tea Rooms is easily accessible for beautiful walks along the River Cam.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - All mains services are connected.

Statutory Authorities - South Cambridgeshire District Council
Council Tax Band - D

Fixtures And Fittings - Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris