3 Bed Terraced House For Sale

Edwardian bay-fronted property in fabulous location in Newnham.


Description

57 Grantchester Street is an attractive mid-terrace bay-fronted Edwardian home situated in the ever-popular Newnham district of Cambridge, with a south-west facing garden. Constructed in the early 1900s, the property extends to approximately 1,176 sq ft with potential to extend subject to the relevant planning permissions.

To the front of the property, the bright and airy sitting room is set around a feature fireplace with shelving to one side, with the large bay window drawing in an abundance of natural light. Adjacent to the sitting room is a dining room, which is currently used as an additional study, and has space for a dining table and chairs.

Towards the rear of the house is the kitchen/breakfast room, which benefits from matching floor and wall mounted cabinetry with integrated oven and hob, as well as plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, and space for a fridge/freezer. There is under stairs storage located in the hallway and a WC which completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms as well as a study and family bathroom, equipped with a bath and overhead shower.

The property has a long south-west facing rear garden with a small patio, with a rear pedestrian access that leads back to the front of the property and nearby Grantchester Meadows. There is permit parking available from the local council.

Location

The location of Grantchester Street is part of an exceptionally popular residential area in Newnham, just one mile west of the city centre.

Newnham offers a superb selection of local amenities, including two excellent delis, a supermarket, a butcher, a bakery, a pharmacy, and a renowned primary school. For sports and clubs, Grantchester Street is well situated for Cambridge Rugby & Football Club (0.8 miles), as well as St Catharine's College Cricket Pavilion and various college grounds including Pembroke, Queen's College and Corpus Christi colleges.

For secondary education, the city provides numerous options for all age groups including independent schools The Leys, Stephen Perse, St Faiths and more. Grantchester Street is in catchment for Parkside Secondary School. The city centre, colleges, and various university departments are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle via the scenic paths along the backs.

Grantchester Meadows and Lammas Land are both 0.5 and 0.2 miles respectively, providing green spaces for scenic walks. The city has plenty of recreational and cultural amenities including The Fitzwilliam Museum and Cambridge Botanic Gardens, and further shopping facilities include The Grand Arcade and Grafton Centre shopping centres and the famous busy daily market in the heart of the city.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,176 sq ft