Detached house for sale in Almoners Avenue, Cambridge CB1

Set on a quiet residential road, the property provides bright, nicely proportioned accommodation and is offered with no upward chain and the potential to extend (STP).

The property is approached via a path leading over the front garden, which has been planted with mature shrubs and trees. A driveway to the side of the garden provides off-street parking and access to the garage.

The front door opens into the welcoming entrance hall with the stairs leading to the first floor and a downstairs WC. The living room is flooded with natural light via the dual-aspect, has been fitted with a wood burner and overlooks the rear garden. The kitchen sits to the front of the property and has been fitted with a range of wall and base-mounted units with ample work surfaces and integrated appliances, including a stainless steel hob, oven and 4-ring gas hob while leaving room for additional appliances. The separate dining room again has an enviable view over the garden and direct access via a glass door.

On the first floor there is a window on the landing providing natural light over the stairwell. There are four bedrooms: A generous master bedroom with a double built-in wardrobe and three smaller rooms, all of which have the use of built-in storage. The family bathroom has been fitted with a white suite with a shower over the bath and finished with floor-to-ceiling tiles.

Outside the gardens are a particular feature of this property. They are mature and partially laid to lawn with borders brimming with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers. A patio to the back of the property provides an ideal area for entertaining and alfresco dining.

Almoners Avenue is a well regarded residential location situated less than 3 miles from the city centre just off Queen Edith's Way. The area is conveniently placed for access to Addenbrooke's Hospital and Cambridge Railway Station which has direct links to London's King's Cross and Liverpool Street.

The green spaces of Nightingale Recreation Ground and Cherry Hinton Hall Park offer extensive parkland and play areas. There are a variety of local shops and a public house in nearby Wulfstan Way with more comprehensive facilities available in the nearby village of Cherry Hinton which is less than 1 mile away.

Schooling is available at the highly regarded Queen Edith Primary School with secondary provision at The Netherhall School, just 0.6 miles and a short walk from the property.

The area is particularly appealing to those looking for the convenience of city living but without the compromises on garden space and parking that often come with being so close to the centre.