4 bed detached house for sale

Glisson Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1

Constructed from traditional brick with elegant stone window surrounds and a new slate roof, the house has been carefully maintained to preserve its outstanding original features, with interiors that celebrate the finest Victorian materials and craftsmanship throughout.

The ground floor is arranged around two generous reception rooms to the front, one featuring a wood-burning stove and the other benefitting from dual aspect windows and enjoying views over the garden. To the rear, a substantial and elegant kitchen-dining room impresses with granite worktops, Miele appliances and double doors opening directly onto the garden - perfect for entertaining. A study, utility room and guest WC complete the ground floor.

On the first floor a spacious landing leads to the four main bedrooms, family bathroom and separate W/C. The principal bedroom has useful built in storage, a bay window and an ensuite. The three further bedrooms are all of good sizes, two being doubles. The fifth bedroom is accessed via bedroom four making an ideal dressing room, office or nursery. The family bathroom is well appointed with both bath and separate shower. A W/C is located off the landing.

The fully insulated and boarded loft, accessible via a folding staircase and lit by three Velux windows, provides exceptional storage. Another useful space is the cellar which offers versatile additional space, ideal as a home gym or wine store, and houses the pressurised hot and cold water system.

The south-facing rear garden is designed for low maintenance without sacrificing appeal, featuring a lawn, greenhouse and secure dry storage for bicycles. Off-street parking is available to the front with further permit parking available- a valuable asset in this location.

The property benefits from a solar photovoltaic installation linked to the hot water supply, significantly reducing energy costs. Unusually for a residential home, it is also equipped with three-phase electrical power, which is ideal for fast-charging electric vehicles

Glisson Road forms part of a popular and convenient location situated within a one-to-two minute walk of everyday amenities including grocery stores, a post office, cafés and an excellent bakery. Within three to ten minutes on foot are both state and independent schools, a gym, swimming pool and the beautiful University Botanic Garden.

Cambridge railway station is approximately six minutes' walk away, offering fast and frequent services to London King's Cross (53 minutes), London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport - making this an outstanding choice for commuters and travellers alike.