July 2013
Your monthly guide to some of Cambridgeshire’s best properties
Contents Recipe of month Cambridge Cookery School’s holiday sessions could be a great way to occupy some of your kids’ time over the summer break and you can test their skills with the Jammie Dodgers recipe.
Justin Paget Justin Paget gives us an insight into the day-to-day life of an award-winning photographer.
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Residential Sales
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Cambridge Cookery School recipe
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Justin Paget feature
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Residential Lettings
Front Cover Our featured cover property is situated on Caxton End, Bourn. Contact our Great Shelford sales team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com.
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Welcome to HouseHunter, our local property & lifestyle magazine... Welcome to the July edition of our HouseHunter magazine. As ever, you will find a selection of some of the properties available, both for sale and to let, across our network of local offices. We are sure that Waterbeach residents and businesses alike will be pleased to hear that the ex MOD properties will soon be released for general occupation. Later in the year there will be properties to buy but initially the owner, Annington Homes, will be releasing ninety nine properties for rent, with the first batch available from August 2013. They are promising to be affordable family accommodation – much needed in the Cambridge area – and it is hoped their re-occupation will add value back into the local community and surrounding areas. For more information and for details of how to register your interest, turn to page 27. Our feature article this month is from Justin Paget, an award-winning photographer who carried out our in-house photography training, as well as taking our new head shots (watch this space to see all our lovely faces). John, Simon & Alex
Residential Sales
New fascia and light box window displays at our Histon Office TuckerGardner teams care. We listen to each client’s needs and focus solely on what’s best for you. We have a buddy system in place to make sure that there’s always someone in the office to help. We don’t trap sellers in a lengthy agency contract or pressure any of our team to meet internal sales targets, because we don’t actually have any. We treat each sale and person as unique to make it easier (even enjoyable) for you to sell or buy your home. Contact the teams on:
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CAMBRIDGE:
01223 350800 or email cambridge@tuckergardner.com
ELY:
01353 616130 or email ely@tuckergardner.com
GREAT SHELFORD:
01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com
HISTON:
01223 470099 or email histon@tuckergardner.com
Bucks Lane, Little Eversden ÂŁ680,000
A superbly located and sympathetically restored house with separate one bedroom annexe and studio, set in grounds approaching half an acre. There are 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, en suite shower room, WC, entrance hall, sitting room, dining area, kitchen, utility room, one bedroom annexe with an open plan living area with kitchen and en suite bathroom, studio, double garage, wood store, parking and grounds of just under half an acre. EPC rating: C
Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com
London Road, Harston ÂŁ625,000
A renovated and extended 1930s detached house set near central to a beautifully tended plot of over a quarter of an acre in one of the village’s most prestigious roads 2 miles south of the City boundary. The property has an entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, family room/bedroom 4, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room,3 first floor bedrooms, bathroom and gardens. EPC rating: D
Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com
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Scotland Road, Dry Drayton
ÂŁ285,000 A charming 3 bedroom semi-detached home enjoying a non-estate location surrounded by open countryside. There are 3 double bedrooms, a first floor bathroom with separate shower cubicle, ground floor cloakroom, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, living room, conservatory extension, entrance hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden, off-road parking and is offered with no upward chain. EPC rating: D
Contact the team on 01223 470099
Marshall Road, Cambridge
ÂŁ425,000 An opportunity to acquire this individual, two bedroom, bay-fronted Victorian residence in this highly sought-after location close to City Centre. The property has 2 bedrooms, a ground floor bathroom, galleried sitting room, living room, kitchen/ dining room, boarded loft, rear garden, in a desirable location and offered with no upward chain. EPC rating: E
Contact the team on 01223 350800
Caxton End, Bourn ÂŁ895,000
A Grade II Listed detached period house, idyllically set in 8.5 acres of paddocks and meadows along a quiet lane just half a mile from the village centre. The property has 4 bedrooms, a bathroom plus separate WC, entrance porch, sitting room, dining room, breakfast room, conservatory, kitchen, cloakroom, utility room, garaging and stables and grounds of approximately 8.5 acres. EPC rating: Listed buildings are currently exempt from the requirement to have an EPC.
Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com
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Hasse Road, Soham ÂŁ470,000
A detached rural residence, set in an acre of beautiful mature gardens (STS), with workshop and timber outbuildings. There are 4 bedrooms, the master with en suite, family bathroom, entrance hall, kitchen/utility area, dining room, lounge, family room and study area, oil fired central heating, detached double garage with workshop off, office space and timber barn. EPC rating: F
Contact the team on 01353 616130 or email ely@tuckergardner.com
Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge ÂŁ575,000
A handsome, Edwardian, semi-detached family house of excellent proportions which has been considerably improved and extended. The property has 4 double bedrooms, en suite to the master bedroom, separate bath and shower room, generous living room with fireplace, family/music room, superb kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom, south-facing garden and off-road parking. EPC rating: D
Contact the team on 01223 350800 or email cambridge@tuckergardner.com
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Thatchers Wood, Longstanton ÂŁ495,000
A rarely available, extended, 4 bedroom detached family home, beautifully presented and finished to a high specification and enjoying a sizeable mature plot. There are 4 bedrooms, including 1 on the ground floor, a first floor family bathroom with shower, ground floor shower room, fitted kitchen, adjoining breakfast room, garden room, dining room, living room, entrance hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, Oak flooring throughout most of the ground floor, front and rear garden, driveway parking, a triple length garage and no upward chain. EPC rating: C Contact the team on 01223 470099 or email histon@tuckergardner.com
Old North Road, Longstowe ÂŁ565,000
An impressively spacious, extended 1920s detached home with around 2500 sq.ft of characterful accommodation, nicely secluded from the road on a plot of just over half an acre with excellent outbuildings. The property has 4 bedrooms, an en suite shower room, bathroom, dining hall, cloakroom, family room, sitting room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, boot room, gardener’s WC, outbuildings, parking, garage and gardens. EPC rating: D
Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com
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Froize End, Haddenham
ÂŁ349,950 An imposing four bedroom detached family home offering substantial accommodation in a central village location. The property has 4 double bedrooms, the master with an en suite shower room, family bathroom, reception hall, lounge, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, sun room, utility room, pantry, double glazing, oil central heating, off-road parking and a rear garden. EPC rating: E
Contact the team on 01353 616130
The Row, Sutton
ÂŁ167,500 A deceptively spacious three bedroom semi detached house presented in good condition and offered with no upward chain. There are 3 bedrooms, bedroom two with a walk-in wardrobe area, family bathroom, large reception hall, lounge/dining room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, gas fired central heating, double glazing, landscaped rear garden and off-road parking. EPC rating: C
Contact the team on 01353 616130
St. Matthews Gardens, Cambridge
ÂŁ269,950 A spacious basement apartment of generous proportions, positioned within this highly regarded development a short distance from the City Centre and Cambridge Railway Station. There are 2 bedrooms, en suite, bathroom, entrance hall, kitchen, lounge, dining room, courtyard garden, double glazed, central heating, secure underground parking, communal green area and no upward chain. EPC rating: B
Contact the team on 01223 350800
Linton Rise, Back Road, Linton
ÂŁ425,000 A brand new detached property forming part of this select private development of only 9 properties. The property has an entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, utility room, living room with French doors to south facing terrace, bathroom, 3 bedrooms, en-suite shower room to master bedroom, impressive first floor loft area with potential for conversion (subject to consents), gardens, detached double garage with electric up-and-over door, driveway parking for one car, gas fired central heating, double glazing. EPC rating: C Contact the team on 01223 845240
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Percheron Close, Impington ÂŁ479,950
A beautifully presented four bedroom detached family home occupying a highly regarded cul-de-sac within this extremely well served village. The property has 4 bedrooms with the master bedroom benefiting from an en suite shower room, first floor family bathroom, ground floor cloakroom, kitchen/dining room, utility room, living room, entrance hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden, storm porch, double garage and driveway parking. EPC rating: C
Contact the team on 01223 470099 or email histon@tuckergardner.com
Trumpington Place, Trumpington from ÂŁ480,000
*COMING SOON* - Show home open Friday to Sunday from 10am until 4pm. Trumpington Place is a brand new select development of only 13 contemporary style town houses offering spacious living accommodation set over 3 floors and all enjoying their own private gardens. Each property is built and fitted out to the highest specifications with enclosed gardens. The developer is anticipating the properties being ready for occupation around the end of October 2013. EPC rating: TBC Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com
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Watson’s Yard, Haslingfield £599,950
A superbly presented 5 bedroom family house with landscaped gardens and a share of a nearby meadow. The property has 5 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 en suites, WC, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, a double garage, parking and gardens. EPC rating: B
Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com
High Street, Hauxton ÂŁ499,999
A handsome double fronted family residence dating back to the mid 1700s with a pretty partly walled garden, situated in the village centre near to the green. The property has 4 bedrooms, bathroom, ground floor shower room, sitting room, dining/family room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, side courtyard, rear garden, single garage, outbuildings and no onward chain. EPC rating: F
Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com
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Heron Croft, Soham
£137,500 A very well presented two bedroom mid terraced property, on the popular ‘Kingfisher Drive’ development. There are 2 bedrooms, bathroom, WC/ cloakroom, entrance hall, kitchen/ diner, lounge, allocated parking and an enclosed rear garden. EPC rating: C
Contact the team on 01353 616130
Norwich Court, Sutton
£125,000 A well presented stylish two bedroom coach house in a popular cul-de-sac. The property has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, lounge/diner, storage and two parking spaces. EPC rating: C
Contact the team on 01353 616130
Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge ÂŁ365,000
An established semi-detached family house, which sits on a generous plot, well-placed for Addenbrooke’s and the City. The property has 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and separate WC, living and dining rooms, fitted kitchen, ground floor cloakroom, generous rear garden, long drive and garage, double glazing and gas central heating. EPC rating: D
Contact the team on 01223 350800 or email cambridge@tuckergardner.com
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Tramar Drive, Sutton ÂŁ295,000
A detached four bedroom family home with excellent presentation and very high specification. There are 4 bedrooms, the master bedroom with en suite shower room, a family bathroom, kitchen/ dining room, lounge, utility room, study, cloakroom, double garage, rear and side garden and parking. EPC rating: D
Contact the team on 01353 616130 or email ely@tuckergardner.com
Residential Lettings
Cambridge Office Reception All of our lettings teams work on the core principle of mutual respect and of trying to do our very best by landlords and tenants alike. The landlord is our client so we must endeavour to look after their interests, recognising that we are custodians of their property and of their money. By the same token, we also have a duty of care to our tenant customers and we must always remember, and respect, the fact that the property is their home for the duration of the tenancy. In each office you will find experienced, friendly individuals who will be happy to help. Contact the teams on:
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CAMBRIDGE:
01223 350800 or email cambridge@tuckergardner.com
ELY:
01353 616130 or email ely@tuckergardner.com
GREAT SHELFORD:
01223 576826 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com
Waterbeach from £650 pcm
A selection of two bedroom flats and three or four bedroom houses, all with new kitchens, bathrooms and carpets. Waterbeach is an attractive village with excellent access via main line rail routes from the village station to Cambridge, London and beyond. Village amenities include a local butcher, baker, village stores, doctors, school, nursery, variety of pubs & a cafe etc. Availability starts in August 2013. * 2 bed flats - £650 pcm * 3 bed houses - £825 pcm * 4 bed houses - £900 pcm To register your interest email your contact details to waterbeach@tuckergardner.com stating in the subject box (title of email) which size of property that you would prefer. We will then keep your details on file and you will be one of the first to know when the properties are available. Sample EPC rating: D - dependent on unit.
St Bartholomew’s Court, Cambridge
£1,200 pcm This is a lovely two bedroom top floor flat overlooking the River Cam from a small balcony. There are 2 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with a wardrobe and en suite shower room, bathroom with white bath with hand shower over, basin and WC. The living room has a small balcony overlooking the Cam, the kitchen with integrated gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, washer dryer and dishwasher. There is gas central heating, one allocated parking space and a bike store. Communal gardens. EPC rating: B
Contact the team on 01223 350800
Dunstan Street, Ely
£825 pcm A modern three bedroom mid terrace house located within the City of Ely, providing easy access to the A10. The neutrally decorated property comprises an entrance hall and downstairs cloakroom, kitchen with built-in gas hob/electric oven and fridge/freezer, a good size lounge/ diner, master bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Enclosed rear garden. Two allocated parking spaces. Gas central heating. EPC rating: C
Contact the team on 01353 616130
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St Andrews Road, Chesterton ÂŁ2,200 pcm
A stunning modern four bedroom town house, with balcony and terrace, integral garage and long rear landscaped garden. The property has 4 bedrooms, the master on the 2nd floor with built-in wardrobe, walk-in wardrobe, en suite plus roof terrace. Bedroom 2 also has built-in wardrobes and an en suite. There is a family bathroom and ground floor cloakroom/WC. The living room is on the 1st floor with wooden flooring and a small balcony, the kitchen has a 5-ring gas hob, extractor and double electric oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer - all integrated. There is storage under the stairs and in the hall, gas central heating, an integral garage with access to the house and a long rear landscaped garden. Owner will help maintain the shrubs. EPC rating: C Contact the team on 01223 350800 or email cambridge@tuckergardner.com
Glenalmond Avenue, Cambridge ÂŁ1,300 pcm
This is a beautifully finished newly built two bedroom fifth floor apartment, Overlooking the landscaped gardens. The property has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom with white bath with half height shower, basin, WC and double shower cubicle, fully tiled with Amtico flooring. The living room is open-plan to the kitchen, with oak flooring, soft-close kitchen units with integrated Bosch appliances including gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer (washer dryer in hall cupboard), balcony off living space with views over the landscaped gardens. The apartment has gas under floor heating, individual room ‘stats, communal gardens and one secure undercroft space (permit provided). EPC rating: B Contact the team on 01223 350800 or email cambridge@tuckergardner.com
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Lambs Lane, Cottenham
ÂŁ1,000 pcm An attractive double fronted 3 bedroom house, located in this popular well served village north of Cambridge, refurbished throughout. There are 3 bedrooms, a refitted bathroom, living/dining room with bay window, family room/second reception room, kitchen with integrated hob and oven, dishwasher. There is also a conservatory and under stairs storage. There is gas central heating and a small retaining front garden and enclosed rear garden with shed. Parking - off-street. EPC rating: F
Contact the team on 01223 350800
Winfarthing Court, Ely - LET
ÂŁ650 pcm A well presented two bedroom second floor apartment with Cathedral views, Riverside walks and Jubilee Park on the doorstep. The property has a lounge, kitchen with built-in electric hob and oven, washing machine and fridge/freezer and 2 bedrooms. The bathroom has a white suite, shower over bath, WC & basin. Decor - neutral throughout. Double glazed throughout with electric central heating. Intercom entry system. Allocated parking. EPC rating: D
Contact the team on 01353 616130
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