2 bed flat to rent

Pearl Close, Cambridge CB4

Tenure: Leasehold

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East Chesterton is one of those parts of Cambridge that residents tend to feel quietly smug about. Close enough to the city centre to walk or cycle in comfortably, but with its own distinct neighbourhood character with independent cafés, a relaxed riverside, good schools and a strong community feel, it offers a quality of daily life that many parts of Cambridge simply cannot match at this price point. Pearl Close sits right in the heart of it.

This well-presented, self-contained first floor apartment in a purpose-built block has been freshly redecorated and recarpeted throughout prior to this let, offering a clean, bright and move-in ready home for the right occupant. The entrance hall with its large built-in storage cupboard handles the practicalities from the outset, before leading into a genuinely impressive open plan sitting, dining and kitchen space. Dual aspect windows flood the room with natural light throughout the day, giving the living area a sense of space and airiness that purpose-built apartments don't always deliver. The kitchen is fitted in a modern maple finish shaker style with integrated white goods, providing a well-equipped and attractive cooking space that works as well for a quiet dinner for two as it does for a relaxed intimate gathering. Both bedrooms are good-sized doubles, each with built-in wardrobes keeping storage well organised, and the principal bedroom benefits further from its own dual aspect windows making it a particularly light and comfortable space to begin and end the day. The family bathroom is fitted with a shower over bath, completing a layout that is practical, comfortable and well thought through. An allocated parking space to the rear rounds off a well-specified package.

For a professional couple this property offers an exceptional base; cycling distance from the city centre, walkable to Chesterton Road's independent café scene, and well connected by public transport and rail for those commuting within or beyond Cambridge. For a single occupant, the second bedroom provides a proper home office or guest room without compromise. The layout is flexible enough to suit both comfortably.

Step outside and the neighbourhood rewards exploration. Chesterton Road is within easy reach and has rightly earned a reputation as one of Cambridge's most enjoyable local strips, Stir Café and Bakery on Chesterton Road is a genuine Cambridge institution, beloved for its freshly baked bread, excellent coffee and relaxed weekend brunch. Restaurant 22, a three aa rosette Victorian townhouse restaurant backing onto the River Cam and Jesus Green, sits further along the same road for those occasions that call for something more considered. The Fort St George on Midsummer Common and the Boathouse on Chesterton Road provide riverside pub options that are hard to beat on a warm evening, and the broader Cambridge food scene, from Michelin-starred Midsummer House to the city's extraordinary range of independent restaurants, bars and cafés across the centre, is all within comfortable reach.

Green space is equally accessible. Stourbridge Common and the River Cam provide riverside walking and cycling from the doorstep, connecting naturally through to Jesus Green and Midsummer Common for those who want to extend the route. Cambridge's network of cycle paths makes the city genuinely easy to navigate without a car, and the property's allocated parking ensures those who drive are equally well served.

North Cambridge Station provides direct train links to London, making this an excellent location for those commuting to the capital, with Cambridge itself placing the city's world-class universities, science parks, research campuses and commercial centre all within easy reach. This is a property and a location that genuinely delivers on the Cambridge lifestyle, without the city centre price tag.

Suitability: Single/couple
Available Date: 22/06/2025
Holding Deposit: £346
Deposit: £1,730
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: C
Parking: Allocated parking space
Furnished status: Unfurnished
Rights & Restrictions:, the Head Lease of the property prohibits the keeping of animals. No sharers.
Rights & Easements: None
Accessibility: Located to the first floor, no lift available.
Planning consent/applications: None
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EPC Rating: C