174 HUNTINGDON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE

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1 174 HUNTINGDON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE

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3 A quite exceptional, extended and re-modelled family house, finished to an extremely high standard with a large, beautifully landscaped garden. City Centre 1.5 miles, M11 (junction 13 - southbound only) 2 miles, Mainline Railway Station (King's Cross and Liverpool Street lines) 3 miles, Stansted Airport 30 miles, (distances are approximate). Property Summary Gross internal floor area: 3,907 sq ft (363 sq m). Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Family Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room. First Floor: Master Bedroom and 3 further Double Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (2 En Suite), Decked Roof Terrace. Second Floor: Double Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom and Washroom, Extensive Attic Store Room. Outside: Off Street Parking for Several Cars, Wonderful Landscaped Garden. In all the property comprises 0.34 acres (0.138 hectares). 174 HUNTINGDON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE CB3 0LB

4 Description This outstanding city house provides spacious and versatile accommodation over 3 floors extending to an impressive 3,907 sq ft (363 sq m). The original house (built in 1929) has been skilfully incorporated within a largely new home, completed by the present owners during the course of their ownership. Finished to an exceptionally high standard, the comprehensive programme of work undertaken includes new stylish Bathroom Suites, the re-configuration of the attic space to create a superb Bedroom Suite and a magnificent open plan style Kitchen/Dining Room and Drawing Room. The accommodation is beautifully presented and provides tremendous versatility suitable for a variety of needs. Outside The property is set well back from the road behind an established hedge and a large gravelled driveway providing parking for several cars. Enclosed by hedging and established trees, the front garden includes barked shrub beds and a timber Shed. An exceptionally large garden to the rear has been superbly designed and landscaped and is a particularly fine feature of the property. A small area of astro turf and an extensive curved decked terrace adjoin the rear elevation of the house providing an ideal area for relaxing, entertaining and alfresco dining. Steps lead down to a well maintained area of lawn with barked shrub beds to side and pebbled area with 10 Himalayan birch trees, feature raised shrub beds with miniature yew trees and a barked area currently used as a childrens' play area. There is a further area of lawn beyond and a delightful walk way, flanked by flowering Amelanchers which runs from the decked terrace to a further paved area at the far end of the garden which also includes deep barked shrub beds, timber Shed and a Kitchen Garden with herb and vegetable beds. The garden is predominately enclosed by fencing and screened by established trees and bushes.

5 Property Highlights Stunning Kitchen/Dining Room and adjoining Drawing Room provide a combined overall area of 40'10 x 29'7 (12'45m x 9'02m) creating a wonderful area for family and social entertaining on a grand scale. The rooms are subtly divided by a large through opening and low level curved wall and is flooded with light from a large roof light and deep glazed bi-fold doors along the entire rear elevation. The impressive Kitchen/Dining Room includes an extensive range of matching cabinets, soft closing drawers and Corian work surfaces. There are 2 sink units, under counter fridge and freezer, further full height fridge and De Dietrich appliances comprising dishwasher, twin ovens, combination oven and induction hob. Bi-fold doors to the rear provide an outstanding vista of the garden. 3 Reception Rooms comprising spacious Drawing Room with bi-fold doors to extensive decked terrace, versatile Family Room with French doors to garden and Sitting Room with fitted cupboards and bay window to front aspect Superb Master Bedroom with full height bi-fold doors providing views over the garden, Dressing Area with bank of drawers, built-in double wardrobes and access to a stylish En Suite Bathroom comprising WC, wash basin, base level cabinets with granite work tops, deep bath and large shower with waterfall shower unit. 4 further double Bedrooms and 3 Bath/Shower Rooms including 20'3 x 17'5 (6.18m x 5.31m) second floor Bedroom with open plan En Suite, ideal for guests, independent teenagers or aupair. Delightful first floor roof terrace 23' x 11'5 (7m x 3.46m), accessed via French doors providing a charming seating area with views over the garden. Gas fired heating to radiators (underfloor heating to Kitchen/Dining Room and Drawing Room). New boiler installed Security alarm system.

6 Important notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. The site and location plans are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only. OS licence NO. ES Copyright Bidwells LLP We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD

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8 Additional Information Location The property lies approximately 1.5 miles west of the city centre and is conveniently placed for many of the College and University Departments. It is also within walking distance of King's College School and St John's College School in nearby Grange Road. Cambridge provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, colleges, winding lanes, extensive shopping facilities and the tree lined River Cam. The city is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but has also become the centre of the 'high tech' and 'bio tech' industries with the University Research and Development Laboratories, Cambridge Science Park and Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus, situated on the south eastern side of the city and planned to be one of the largest centres of health, science and medical research in the world. London commuters are well served with a mainline railway station about 3 miles away providing services to King's Cross and Liverpool Street in about 52 and 67 minutes respectively. The M11 (junction 13) is about 2 miles away providing access to Stansted Airport and the M25. Viewing By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells Enquiries Robert Couch robert.couch@bidwells.co.uk Local Authority Cambridge City Council Outgoings Council Tax Band: F Council Tax Payable 2017/2018: 2, Services All mains services are connected to the property. Fixtures & Fittings All items normally designated as tenant s fixtures and fittings including curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure & Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion Energy Rating C Health & Safety In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property. Stonecross, Trumpington High Street, Cambridge, CB2 9SU bidwells.co.uk