3 Bed Semi-Detached House For Sale Derby Road, Cambridge, CB1

An immaculately presented and extended Victorian semi-detached home providing good-sized accommodation throughout, located in a quiet cul-de-sac to the South of the city centre. No Chain. Completion July 2024

The property is approached over the shallow frontage which sets the property back from the road and footpath, retaining wall with railings and gate, the original tiled path leading to the front door.

Front door with fanlight above, leading to entrance lobby with glazed door through to the open plan original sitting/dining room with stairs rising to the first floor, under stair cupboard. This beautiful room is flooded with natural light and has a bay window to the front and a window on the dining room on the opposite side, stripped wooden floors and two fireplaces with inset wood-burning stoves for those cosy evenings and weekends.

A part-glazed door opens to the extended kitchen/breakfast room which has been comprehensively refitted and includes a range of wall and base level units with ample solid woodwork surfaces, a ring gas hob, electric oven, stainless steel canopy hood, crackle-glazed tiled splashbacks, windows to side, an inset sink, and a range of integrated and freestanding appliances (available by separate negotiation). Tiled limestone floor with gas underfloor heating. The breakfast area has a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows and double glazed trifold doors to the garden, again flooding the space with natural light. A toilet with a WC with bio-bidet is located under the stairs.

The dining room is again beautifully presented and enjoys a triple aspect with a glazed roof, doors to both the front and rear aspect, bespoke inset shelving system.

The First-floor layout was modified by the current owners, landing with a fitted wardrobe, master bedroom to the front of the home, fitted with wardrobes and two windows, stripped wooden floors and an original cast iron fireplace. Bedrooms two and three are of similar size, both viewing to the rear of the home Bedroom three to the middle of the house has sliding doors which open to the landing area creating the more spacious layout, stripped wooden floors and an original cast iron fireplace, Bedroom two to the rear overlooking the rear garden and having a Velux window to the partially vaulted ceiling. The family bathroom is refitted to comprise a modern white three-piece suite, shower/bath with air jets with glass screen and door, WC with bio-bidet and pedestal wash hand basin.

The property further benefits from a good size loft space which would lend itself to conversion to create a 4th bedroom.

Outside, the rear garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing, a new shed, a patio area ideal for entertaining family and friends, a lawn, plants, shrubs, grape and fig, apple, pear, and cherry trees.

Derby Road is located at the beginning of Cherry Hinton Road, an established residential area that links the main thoroughfares of Hills Road and Perne Road. There are many local shops on Cherry Hinton Road including pharmacies, doctors' and dental surgeries, restaurants, pubs and takeaways. Free parking is available on nearby Lichfield Road.

The bus No. 3 stop is 2 minutes away from the property and the main Train Station is around 10 minutes away. Market Square and the City centre is 15 minutes by No.3 bus (Christ’s College Stop).

Coleridge Park is just moments away for a relaxing walk. A range of sport facilities, a children's play area and a splash pool are also provided. The Coleridge Community College is less than 10 minutes away and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus is less than 10 minutes on a bicycle.

The Cambridge Leisure Complex, which provides restaurants, a gym, a cinema, The Junction, Tesco and Sainsbury Supermarkets, is less than a 10- minute walk from the property. The Botanical Garden is 15 minutes away.

Schooling is available at Morley, a good Primary and Junior school with secondary provision at The Netherhall, which is Ofsted rated as 'good'. Hills Road and Long Road Sixth Form Colleges are also within easy reach of the property. Many of the city's private schools are within easy reach, as are Hills and Long Road Sixth Form colleges.

Cherry Hinton Hall Gardens is a short walk away, which has a new play area and 2 paddling pools proving to be a great family destination. In the same area is located the Cambridge International School.