HouseHunter March 2013

March 2013

Your monthly guide to some of Cambridgeshire’s best properties

Contents Recipe of month Another quick, easy and delicious recipe from Cambridge Cookery School.

Cambridge Bike Tours Cambridge Bike Tours tell us the best way to explore our beautiful and fascinating city.

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Residential Sales

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Cambridge Cookery School recipe

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Cambridge Bike Tours feature

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Residential Lettings

Front Cover Our featured cover property is situated on Burwell Road, Reach. Contact our Histon sales team on 01223 470099 or email histon@tuckergardner.com.

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Welcome to HouseHunter, our local property & lifestyle magazine...

As we slip gently into Spring we extend a warmer welcome to the March 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.

The frantic activity in the sales market continues as we saw a 34% increase in the number of sales we agreed in February compared to the same period last year. Lettings have also been customarily busy and yet we have also found time for some interesting training. As a ‘people business’ development is important to us, so in partnership with some excellent local providers we have held in-house sessions on professional writing, photography, social media and even a bespoke management course. As the market continues to get more sophisticated we strongly believe that such skills are essential in providing the best possible service to our clients.

If you are in the Great Shelford area on the 15th of March feel free to drop into our Lettings office to support their sponsored indoor cycle to raise money for Comic Relief. As they pedal away in a bid to cycle 200 miles (that’s the equivalent of cycling 5 times the length of the River Cam!) on exercise bikes for Red Nose Day 2013, you can enjoy a slice of cake or other goodies they’ll be selling.

John, Simon & Alex

Residential Sales

New light box window displays at our Ely 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 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

Burwell Road, Reach £1,395,000

An impressive and particularly stylish detached house extending to almost 4,000 sq ft, enjoying gardens and grounds of approximately 2.8 acres.

There are 5 bedrooms, 4 en suites, a ground floor guest suite, sitting room with fireplace, first floor drawing room with fireplace, 36’ x 17’ 5” kitchen/family room, dining hall, study, utility room, cloakroom, large first floor balcony, a detached garage/cart lodge with potential annexe above, extensive driveway, lawned gardens and a paddock with stable.

EPC rating: D Contact the team on 01223 470099 or email histon@tuckergardner.com

Hill Row, Haddenham £595,000

A large detached family home with accommodation extending to 4128 sq ft, located in a semi-rural position in grounds extending to around 4 acres (subject to survey).

The property has 5 bedrooms including a large master suite, a family bathroom, refitted kitchen/ breakfast room, dining room, lounge with fireplace, 31’9” games room, double glazing, oil central heating, grounds extending to around 4 acres and ample off-road parking.

EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01353 616130 or email ely@tuckergardner.com

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Field Way, Cambridge

ÂŁ750,000 A substantial extended and considerably improved detached family residence, set in a popular and highly regarded development on the south side of the City.

There are 5 bedrooms with an en suite to the main bedroom, family bathroom and shower room, living room, dining room, study, family room/study (2), refitted kitchen, utility room, garage and driveway, westerly facing rear garden.

EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01223 350800

The Paddock, Harston

ÂŁ375,000 A detached family home offering generous accommodation ideal for a growing family, set away from main roads and backing on to farmland.

The property has 4 bedrooms, a family bathroom, WC, entrance hall, sitting room, conservatory/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, garage, parking and garden.

EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Pakenham Close, Chesterton ÂŁ325,000

An impressive, new, semi-detached townhouse of good proportions, finished to a high standard with attractive external features including brick and timber elevations and stone window sills.

The property has 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and en suite, kitchen with integrated appliances, openplan living/dining space, ground floor cloakroom, enclosed rear garden, off-road parking and a bike store.

EPC rating: B

Contact the team on 01223 350800 or email cambridge@tuckergardner.com

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Chariot Way, Orchard Park, Cambridge ÂŁ320,000

An outstanding townhouse which has been further improved and is in superb order throughout, forming part of a handsome crescent overlooking a pedestrian park area to the north of the City.

There are 3 bedrooms, an en suite and balcony to the master bedroom, bathroom with 3-piece suite, first floor living room with views, open-plan kitchen/dining room, ground floor cloakroom, landscaped garden, allocated parking and solar heating.

EPC rating: B

Contact the team on 01223 350800 or email cambridge@tuckergardner.com

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We offer a full range of classes for every age and every level of cook. From absolute beginners to those wishing to enhance their knowledge. Let our team guide you on a culinary journey that will change the way you cook forever! A fantastic way to meet new like-minded people in the city.

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Let our stunning kitchen be an inspiration for you in your new home. Our wonderful kitchen is provided by Cambridge Kitchen and Bathrooms and showcases their award-winning craftsmanship.

Our ovens are supplied by Neff who regularly run demos on how to get the best out of this fantastic equipment in your own home. Uber-cool Finnish brand iittala furnished our shelves and cupboards with the most delectable home and cookware that would be a fabulous inclusion in any new kitchen...

Each session at the school provides information on our favourite local producers and suppliers. We endeavour to educate and inform every one that passes through our door on the best ways to make use of their local pantry. With the launch of its first foodie festival this month, Cambridge truly is a great place to live, shop and cook!

All our classes are interactive which allow you to learn tricks for conjuring up delicious dishes and then culminate in a fantastic meal - cooked by you!

Come with friends, or if you are looking to come alone these sessions prove a great way for making new contacts.

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Middle Eastern salad (serves 4)

250g cherry tomatoes 100g semi-dried tomatoes in olive oil 10 green grapes 10 red grapes 150g Feta 2 small Pitta breads 60g shelled, unsalted pistachios 1/2 cucumber Handful basil leaves Dressing 60ml Olive oil Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard A pinch of sugar Salt and pepper 1. In a large mixing bowl, assemble the following: Cherry tomatoes - some halved, some kept whole.

Semi dried tomatoes (if large, sliced into strips) Whole green grapes and halved red grapes.

Feta cheese cut into smaller cubes, reserving a few pieces to crumble over the top at the end.

Pitta bread, toasted in an electric toaster and torn into bite size pieces.

Pistachio nuts.

Cucumber, halved length-ways, deseeded using a teaspoon and cut into small cubes.

2. Combine all ingredients for the dressing and pour over the salad. Toss well.

3. Arrange on a beautiful platter . Decorate with basil leaves and crumble remaining pieces of Feta on top and serve.

Meldreth Road, Shepreth ÂŁ539,950

A brand new 4/5 bedroom detached house built to a high specification throughout and offering flexible living accommodation of around 2400 sq ft with an enclosed south facing rear garden.

The property has 4/5 bedrooms, 2 en suite shower rooms, family bathroom, landing, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room/bedroom (5), large open plan kitchen/family room, utility room, cloakroom, study, gas fired central heating, underfloor heating to ground floor, double glazing, fitted flooring throughout, a south facing rear garden and gravelled driveway providing off-road parking.

EPC rating: B Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com

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Cox’s Close, Stapleford £469,950

A well appointed brand new 4 bedroom detached residence built and finished to a high specification and enjoying a pleasant cul-de-sac location in this ever popular village.

There are 4 bedrooms, a luxury en-suite shower room, family bathroom, landing, entrance hall, cloakroom and WC, sitting room, hi-specification kitchen/dining room, utility room, integral garage, underfloor heating to the ground floor, timber double glazed windows, driveway parking to front of property and an enclosed side and rear garden (extra garden available by separate negotiation).

EPC rating: B Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com

High Street, Little Eversden ÂŁ2,750,000

A classical Georgian Grade II Listed country house set within stunning gardens and grounds approaching 7 acres.

The main house has 6 bedrooms including the master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, guest suite with en suite bathroom, family bathroom (3), drawing room, dining room, sitting room, orangery, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, small cellar. There is a detached 806 sq ft cottage/annexe with an entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, sitting room/office, a double bedroom and shower room. The property has wonderful mature formal gardens, a heated outdoor swimming pool, paddocks and woodland.

EPC rating: F Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com

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High Street, Hauxton

ÂŁ519,950 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, a bathroom and ground floor shower room, sitting room, dining/family room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, side courtyard, rear garden, single garage, outbuildings and is offered for sale with no onward chain.

EPC rating: F Contact the team on 01223 845240

Main Street, Coveney

ÂŁ495,000 A beautifully presented double fronted detached Victorian home set in attractive gardens.

There are 6 bedrooms, 3 with en suite shower rooms, a family bathroom, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, drawing room, dining room, utility room, cellar, annexe/ bedroom 6, detached double garage and off-street parking.

EPC rating: F

Contact the team on 01353 616130

Green End, Landbeach

ÂŁ185,000 A 3 bedroom end of terrace house within a short drive of the A10 and Waterbeach railway station.

There are 3 bedrooms, a ground floor bathroom with shower, lounge with gas fire, refitted kitchen, rear lobby, entrance hall and gardens.

EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 470099

Rowan Close, Haddenham

ÂŁ189,950 An extremely well presented modern 3 bedroom semi-detached home.

The property has 3 bedrooms, an en suite shower room to the master bedroom, family bathroom, cloakroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen and reception hall. There is double glazing, electric heating, a garage, off-road parking and garden.

EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01353 616130

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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, first floor bathroom with separate shower cubicle and WC, ground floor cloakroom and 2nd WC, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, living room, conservatory extension, entrance hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden and off-road parking. The property is being offered for sale with no upward chain.

EPC rating: D Contact the team on 01223 470099 or email histon@tuckergardner.com

High Street, Harston ÂŁ349,950

An extended village centre property dating back to the early 1900s with open fireplaces, spacious rooms and a generous garden.

There are 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, WC, hallway, sitting room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, rear garden extending to over 150 ft and parking for several cars.

EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com

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King Street, Rampton ÂŁ385,000

A charming double fronted detached cottage with useful self-contained annexe and sizeable gardens of around 0.25 acres.

The property has 3 bedrooms, a first floor shower room, lounge with fireplace, family room, an open-plan kitchen/dining room, self-contained 1 bedroom annexe, oil fired central heating, off-road parking and attractive gardens.

EPC rating: F

Contact the team on 01223 470099 or email histon@tuckergardner.com

Truly the best way to explore this beautiful and fascinating city...

“There is no better way to see Cambridge than on this tour” Aleisha W (Trip Advisor)

ABOUT CAMBRIDGE BIKE TOURS Cambridge Bike Tours is the brainchild of Anthony Dean. Anthony is a former King’s College Choir School pupil and is a major cycling enthusiast who has competed in triathlons all over the world. His family has lived in Cambridge for 100s of years.

We cater for all ages and abilities. It doesn’t matter if you are a single traveller, a family, romantic couple or even a hen party, you are going to have a great time.

OUR BIKES We generally use modern mountain bikes (ProBike Escape) as they are solid and comfortable, however we also have antique British bicycles. There’s no need to be particularly fit as we take a leisurely ambling pace to really soak up the atmosphere. However, if you feel like you could do with a boost, we can certainly recommend one of our seriously modern electric bikes (pictured centre below) and then you’ll be the fastest in the group!

T: +44 (0) 1223 366 868 M:+44 (0) 7598 925 243

E: info@cambridgebiketours.co.uk W:cambridgebiketours.co.uk

OUR TOURS The 2013 season will run from 9th March until 4th November. Tours take place every day of the week except Tuesdays. Private Tours are available all year round by arrangement.

All our tours are in English as standard but Private Tours are available in numerous other languages, including Mandarin, upon request.

Full Day Tour (5 ½ hours, starting at 10:30am. Approximately 8 miles ... but at a leisurely pace) Once you’ve done this tour you’ve really seen Cambridge!

This tour combines both the City and Grantchester Tours (full details of these tours are available on our website), however we also stop for lunch by the river as a group.

The City part of the tour covers most of the sights, taking in Midsummer Common, the Round Church (one of only four in the UK), Trinity Great Gate, The Backs, The Best Spot to take that iconic photo of King’s College Chapel, King’s Parade, Corpus Christi Clock and Mill Pond to name just a few!

We then head out of the City through the fens towards the village of Grantchester to enjoy the river, The Orchard Tea Gardens and The Old Vicarage (previously the home of the poet Rupert Brooke and now the home of the author Jeffrey Archer). It’s then time to sit down for either a cream tea or a pint in a very local British Pub, where we play the oldest recorded pub game called ‘ringing the bull’ (your drink could be free if you manage to beat the tour guide at this game).

There’s a free Rupert Brooke museum we pop into before we head back into the City, finishing at about 4pm.

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Mill Lane, Impington ÂŁ245,000

A charming 2 bedroom cottage, well presented throughout with the benefit of a garage.

The property has 2 double bedrooms, a refitted bathroom with shower, lounge with fireplace, dining room, refitted kitchen, lean-to/rear porch, handmade double glazing, attractive rear garden, summerhouse/studio and a garage.

EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 470099 or email histon@tuckergardner.com

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High Street, Chesterton

ÂŁ215,000 A Victorian terrace house in need of updating and improvement with a long garden and a garage.

There are 2-3 bedrooms, a living/ dining room, kitchen, ground floor shower room, a long west facing garden, garage and the property is offered for sale chain free.

EPC rating: F

Contact the team on 01223 350800

Elfleda Road, Cambridge

ÂŁ275,000 An established bay windowed semidetached house positioned in a popular cul-de-sac, offering scope for updating and improvement.

The property has 3 bedrooms, a first floor bathroom, separate cloakroom, living and dining rooms, kitchen, generous south facing rear garden, off-road parking and a garage/ workshop.

EPC rating: F

Contact the team on 01223 350800

Drury Lane, Wicken ÂŁ725,000

A beautifully appointed detached family home enjoying a fine position on the edge of the village with gardens and grounds of approximately 2 acres (subject to survey).

There are 5 bedrooms, the master bedroom with en suite shower room, family bathroom, sitting room, dining room, family room, kitchen, utility room, reception hall, oil central heating, double glazing, double garage, stable blocks, 2 paddocks and a private rear garden.

EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01353 616130 or email ely@tuckergardner.com

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Hillside, Orwell ÂŁ375,000

A deceptively generous 3 bedroom chalet style property with a superb landscaped garden overlooking National Trust land.

The property has 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom, WC, sitting room, dining room, study/family room, kitchen/breakfast room, garage, 2 outbuildings, a summerhouse and parking.

EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 845240 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com

Mingle Lane, Stapleford - SOLD (STC)

£1,100,000 An imposing detached family home enjoying a premier location within beautiful gardens of just under half an acre.

4 bedrooms including master bedroom with en suite bathroom, family bathroom (2), drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, orangery, cloakroom, reception hall, rear lobby, gas fired central heating, double glazing, double garage, lovely mature gardens and grounds with heated swimming pool backing onto farmland.

EPC rating: D

Luard Road, Cambridge - SOLD

£1,850,000 A 1920s detached family house with extensive accommodation extending to 5878 sq ft including an indoor swimming pool, enjoying well wooded grounds in excess of half an acre positioned in one of the finest residential locations in the city.

5-6 bedrooms, refitted family bathroom, drawing room with fireplace and box bay window, sitting room with fireplace opening to garden room, refitted kitchen/dining room with door to the garden, utility room, gym, impressive 49’7” first floor play room, superb indoor swimming pool, large double garage, off-road parking, mature gardens to the side and rear extending to just over half an acre.

EPC rating: D

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Residential Lettings

Great Shelford Lettings Office 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

Highfield Drive, Littleport ÂŁ900 pcm

A 4 bedroom end of terrace house on a popular development in Littleport, offering spacious living accommodation and providing easy access to the A10 and railway station.

The property has a lounge with fireplace, dining room with French doors to rear garden, family room, kitchen/breakfast room with hob and double oven, utility room with plumbing for washing machine, ground floor WC. Bedroom (1) has a built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room, there are 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath, basin and WC. The property has gas central heating, a good sized rear garden with patio area and off-road parking for 3 cars at the rear.

EPC rating: B Contact the team on 01353 616130 or email ely@tuckergardner.com

Gateway Gardens, Ely

£1,000 pcm A well presented 4 bedroom townhouse located just to the south-west of the City Centre and providing easy access to the A10 and Ely railway station.

On the ground floor there is a large kitchen/diner, utility room and WC. The lounge with Juliette balcony and master bedroom with en suite are on the first floor. Three further bedrooms and the family bathroom can be found on the second floor. The property also benefits from gas central heating, a rear garden, garage and driveway. The rent includes window cleaning and a gardener.

EPC rating: B Contact the team on 01353 616130

Murfitt Close, Ely

£625 pcm A second floor, 2 bedroom apartment situated in a modern block, just off St John’s Road.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, kitchen with extractor, electric oven and gas hob, lounge/ dining room, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with 3-piece suite and shower over bath with screen. There is gas central heating, double glazing and 1 allocated parking space. The apartment is unfurnished.

EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01353 616130

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Fen Road, Milton

ÂŁ850 pcm A luxury furnished 1 bedroom ground floor apartment, one of four in this attractive Victorian conversion.

Single occupancy only: bedroom with double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers, fully tiled bathroom fitted with a white bath, power shower over the bath, basin and WC, living room open-plan to kitchen with leather sofa, dining table and 2 chairs, shelf unit and flat screen wall-mounted TV. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of appliances. Broadband included.

Allocated parking. Fully maintained communal area. Electric storage heating.

EPC rating: D Contact the team on 01223 350800

Hamilton Road, Cambridge - LET

ÂŁ1,150 pcm A superb 2 bedroom ground floor flat, finished to a very high standard.

Bedroom (1) has a double bed and fitted double wardrobes, bedroom (2) with a double bed and wardrobe. The bathroom has a WC, basin and oval shaped bath with electric shower over.

There is a large open-plan lounge with 2-seater leather sofa and armchair, dining area with glass dining room table and chairs. The kitchen area has a range of built-in appliances, there is a built-in study area. Gas central heating. 1 allocated parking space in a private car park. Outside lockable bike store.

EPC rating: D Contact the team on 01223 350800

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