2 bed terraced house for sale

North Cottages, Trumpington Road CB2

Stepping through the solid wood front door, you enter a welcoming hallway with tiled flooring and space for a washing machine neatly tucked away. A striking helical staircase draws the eye upwards to the first floor, setting the tone for the home’s unique ‘upside-down’ layout.

To the front is a comfortable double bedroom with sash windows and built-in wardrobes, offering both charm and practicality. Adjacent is a separate study, ideal as a home office, dressing room or occasional guest bedroom. The bathroom is positioned to the rear, recently refitted with a fresh, modern suite including a walk-in shower.

Climbing the staircase brings you to a bright and characterful open-plan living and kitchen area. A vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and Velux windows creates a wonderful sense of light and space, while sash windows to the front and side add to the cottage feel with leafy rooftop views. The living space is warm and inviting, with wooden flooring and a flexible layout for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with a classic range of white units, wooden worktops, and space for essential appliances. A lovely area to cook and gather.

Outside, the frontage is simple and well-kept. To the side of the neighbouring property is a useful outbuilding for garden tools or bikes, and just a few yards further along is the property’s allocated parking space.

This is a delightful period home that blends timeless character with clever use of space, in a fantastic location close to the city centre, hospital and major transport links.

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 and Cambridge South Station is due to open in 2026.

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.