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Full details for 2 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Cambridge
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Description
Northcroft House stands at the junction of Nine Wells Road and Lime Avenue, just off Long Road, within sight of the Addenbrooke‘s Campus and 8 minutes by bike along the guided bus cycleway to the central station.
The apartment occupies the south-east corner of the third floor, setting it higher than most of its neighbours opposite giving it some of the best views in the area, looking south and east from its dual-aspect living space and private balcony.
A video entry system gives access to the communal hall on the ground floor with stairs and a lift up to the third floor where the apartment is located. The front door of the apartment opens into the entrance hall with a large storage cupboard providing useful storage for coats and shoes. The open plan kitchen/dining/living room is flooded with light via the dual aspect providing a bright airy living space. The kitchen is well appointed with ample work surfaces with wall and base-mounted units and integrated appliances including a dishwasher, stainless steel sink, electric oven and gas hob with extractor over.
Both bedrooms have the benefit of built-in storage. The family bathroom has been fitted with a modern white suite with a shower over the bath with a glass shower screen and finished with floor-to-ceiling tiles.
There is a covered parking space in a private car park behind the building.
It is designed to be highly energy efficient including triple-glazed windows and doors.
There are 91 years remaining on the lease. The current service charge is £1954 per year and there is a peppercorn ground rent. The service charge is reviewed yearly and increased in line with RPI.
The property is available as an 80% share with a monthly rent due to the housing association of £236.40. The rent is reviewed yearly and increases in line with RPI plus 0.5%.
Material Information report can be viewed by clicking on the brochure link.
Trumpington is a thriving, fast growing part of the city that still manages to retain its village identity and sense of community.
It is exceptionally well located for access into the Addenbrooke‘s campus, out to the M11 and into the city by car, bus, guided bus, one of a few purpose-built cycle routes, or even an enthusiastic walk. The city‘s mainline station can be easily reached along the guided busway cycleway without having to mix with car traffic at all. Cambridge South Station, which is due to open in 2025 will only be a 5 minute walk away.
The area has three primary schools and a brand new state-of-the-art secondary school built in 2016 with excellent sporting facilities. Many of the city‘s finest private schools are within easy cycling distance.
There are also various restaurants, pubs, shops, a post office, barber, GP surgery, pharmacy, library and community centre. There is a major Waitrose supermarket and a Sainsbury‘s local.
Trumpington Meadows nature reserve links Trumpington through to Byron‘s Pool and Grantchester and there is a second country park between Trumpington and the Addenbrooke‘s campus. Various bridleways and footpaths lead immediately out into the countryside towards Harston, Haslingfield, Barton and Grantchester.
