HouseHunter May 2014

HouseHunter

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Recipe of the month While British asparagus is in season, give this simple asparagus and mint frittata recipe a go.

Design Corps A Cambridgeshire based agency offering CGI and Graphic Design services.

May 2014 Edition

Contents

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Recipe of the month

10 With the British asparagus season being in full swing, Cambridge Cookery School provide a simple asparagus and mint frittata recipe.

Design Corps

16 A Cambridgeshire based CGI and Graphic Design agency offering a range of services, from simple spatial models to detailed photoreal marketing shots.

Residential Sales

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04 A selection of properties we currently have on the sales market, including a three bedroom Victorian bay-windowed home overlooking the River Cam on Riverside, Cambridge (pictured).

Residential Lettings

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26 A selection of properties we currently have available to let, including a three bedroom semi-detached property on Berry Green, Stretham (pictured).

On the cover Our featured cover property is situated on North Road in Whittlesford. 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 May edition of our HouseHunter magazine. 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 continuing to invest in new and existing talent. With the ever increasing workload of our local offices we are pleased to be welcoming five new staff into the TuckerGardner fold this month. Among these are two Trainee Sales Negotiators, fresh from finishing A-Levels, who have joined the Histon and Cambridge sales teams respectively. We look forward to assisting in their career progression and professional development over the coming months and years. There are also fully fledged Sales Negotiators joining our Cambridge, Great Shelford and New Homes teams - straight into action for them.

We are a ‘people business’ and we have certainly recruited talent, ambition, personality and common sense, all really good skills that will be supplemented by our in-house system and customer service training. So whilst our team continues to go from strength to strength, the market remains competitive and buoyant. With historically low interest rates and an apparent unrelenting demand for property, there really has never been a better time to sell or let your property with TuckerGardner.

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Residential Sales Debs Spencer, Sales Administrator Ely Office I joined TG as a Lettings Coordinator, where my role included arranging viewings and preparing Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements. I recently moved across the office to become Sales Administrator, where amongst other roles I prepare the sales particulars.

Born and raised in Ely, out of work I enjoy cooking, entertaining and keep-fit.

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

Wilburton Road, Stretham

£495,000

A beautifully presented detached family home superbly appointed with stylish fittings and decoration creating an outstanding residence of great character and individuality.

The property has 4 large bedrooms, en suite shower room, luxury bathroom, reception hall, dining area, luxury kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, sitting room, home cinema room, oil central heating, double glazing, driveway, detached double garage and rear garden.

EPC rating: C

Cole Close, Witchford

Guide: £250,000

Butcher Close, Milton

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Guide: £390,000

Ascham Road, Cambridge

Guide: £700,000

Walden Road, Little Chesterford

£1,750,000

An elegant yet comfortable Victorian country house with up to 17.8 acres of grounds in a convenient and accessible position about 10 miles south of Cambridge.

There are 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, galleried landing and fine tiled hallway, magnificent contemporary kitchen/living room, useful utility room, boot room and wine cellars, stable yard including 4 boxes, hayloft and tack room accessed from a separate driveway, 3 car garage/cart lodge, gardens, woodland, meadow and paddocks approaching 18 acres (available in two lots), excellent equestrian and sporting opportunities, established and highly regarded partridge shooting. EPC rating: F Lot 1: The house in 5.2 acres - £1,750,000 Lot 2: Adjoining paddocks, meadows and woodland of 12.6 acres - £150,000

The Knapp, Haslingfield

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Guide: £575,000

High Street, Willingham

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

Guide: £465,000

New School Road, Histon

Guide: £575,000

Sun Hill, Royston

ÂŁ795,000

An excellent opportunity to acquire this individual 1860s detached family home offering expansive accommodation, located close to the town centre.

There are 4/5 bedrooms, the master bedroom with a bay window overlooking the garden, family bathroom, ground floor reception hall, study, dining room, dual aspect drawing room, garden room, galley kitchen, day room, family room, utility, boiler room, playroom, snug, cloakroom, kitchenette, extensive and mature front and rear garden, driveway providing ample parking, detached double carport, single garage, gas fired central heating, many original features, no onward chain. EPC rating: F Contact the team on 01223 845240

Harston Road, Newton

ÂŁ700,000

An impressive, extended, detached family home superbly set in 0.24 acre south-west facing gardens backing onto fields in a lovely village 4 miles south of Cambridge.

There are 5 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, family bathroom, porch, hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, living room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Perne Road, Cambridge

£575,000

A considerable, extended family house with a long, west-facing, rear garden and a substantial covered store and garage.

The property has 5 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, extended living room, dining room, fitted kitchen, ground floor cloakroom, superb rear garden, off-road parking, covered store and garage, gas central heating and double glazing.

EPC rating: D

Water Lane, Impington

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Guide: £285,000

Park Parade, Cambridge

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Guide: £1,400,000

Cambridge Road, Great Shelford

Guide: £350,000

Riverside, Cambridge

£550,000

A Victorian, bay-windowed semi-detached house of good proportions with a delightful, south-facing rear garden and a glorious view of the River Cam. The property has 3 double bedrooms, 3-piece bathroom suite, separate cloakroom, living room, dining room, spacious kitchen/breakfast room, study, ground floor cloakroom, entrance hall, enclosed rear garden, picturesque setting.

EPC rating: E

Saffron Road, Histon

Guide: £265,000

Suez Road, Cambridge

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

Guide: £300,000

Winfarthing Court, Ely

Guide: £162,000

Knights Way, Milton

£425,000

A stunning Grade II Listed Victorian Lodge House, dating back to the 1860’s, with a wealth of character.

There are 2 double bedrooms, first floor bathroom, ground floor shower room, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, utility room, conservatory, reception hall, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden, driveway parking and garage.

EPC rating: E

Hillcrest, Bar Hill

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Guide: £169,950

Alstead Road, Histon

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

Guide: £325,000

Cowslip Drive, Little Thetford

Guide: £149,950

Bells Drove, Welney

£389,950

A delightful detached period cottage providing spacious four bedroom accommodation situated in a lovely rural setting.

The property has a superb master bedroom with en suite, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, sitting room, family room, snug, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, cloakroom, utility room, oil fired central heating, 1/4 acre plot (STS).

EPC rating: D

Lumley Close, Ely

Guide: £225,000

Middle Street, Great Gransden

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

Guide: £525,000

The Furrow, Littleport

Guide: £214,950

Cambridge Road, Great Shelford

£340,000

A contemporary two bedroom, two bathroom two-storey apartment of about 986 sq ft. One of six in a smart modern building convenient for Great Shelford, Addenbrooke’s and the City.

There are 2 bedrooms, en suite shower room, bathroom, hall, cloakroom, open-plan living space, car parking, covered bicycle parking, communal gardens. EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Argyle Street, Cambridge

£375,000

A recently constructed townhouse built in a Victorian style and offering well-appointed and generously proportioned accommodation with the benefit of a long, south-facing garden.

There is a master bedroom with en suite, second double bedroom, family bathroom, spacious living room, stylish kitchen/dining room, ground floor cloakroom, long south-facing rear garden, gas central heating, sash-style double glazing, convenient location. EPC rating: B

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North Road, Whittlesford

£475,000

A beautiful Grade II Listed cottage occupying a truly stunning location set within delightful mature ground of about 1/4 acre (subject to survey).

The property has 2 double bedrooms, well appointed kitchen/breakfast room, charming sitting room, dining room, luxury bathroom, gas central heating, annexe studio, mature rear garden and parking.

EPC rating: E

Alliance Court, Cambridge

Guide: £275,000

Frog End, Shepreth

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

Guide: £300,000

Leyburn Close, Cherry Hinton

Guide: £270,000

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To find out how we can help you visualise your dreams, contact us today.

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Waterbeach Road, Landbeach

£550,000

An imposing, beautifully proportioned, four bedroom detached family home backing onto open countryside.

There are 4 double bedrooms with the master bedroom having an en suite bathroom with shower and WC as well as a dressing room, first floor family bathroom with separate shower cubicle, ground floor WC, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, living room, dining room, family room/ study, reception hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden, driveway parking and double garage.

EPC rating: C

Kingfisher Way, Cambridge

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Guide: £300,000

Coles Road, Milton

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Guide: £285,000

Lynfield Court, Chesterton

Guide: £275,000

Main Street, Coveney

ÂŁ675,000

A truly stunning village home, beautifully restored and sympathetically extended, set within about 1.4 acres (STS) with outstanding countryside views.

There is a stunning master bedroom, luxurious en suite bathroom, second bedroom with en suite, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, fabulous kitchen/family room, charming sitting room, dining room, home office, utility room, cloakroom, gravelled driveway, 1.4 acres (STS). EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01353 616130

High Street, West Wickham

ÂŁ450,000

A generous, beautifully kept individual detached house backing on to paddock land in a peaceful and attractive village 10 miles south east of Cambridge.

There are 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, hall, utility room/office, dining room, sitting room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, garage and driveway, gardens. EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Royston Road, Whittlesford

£850,000

A genuinely exceptional 2-year-old five bedroom, four bathroom detached house of over 3000 sq ft in a generous 0.21 acre plot backing on to fields within a sought-after village.

There are 5 bedrooms, 3 en-suites, bathroom, hall, cloakroom, sitting room, family room, study, open-plan kitchen/dining/living space, utility room, parking, gardens.

EPC rating: B

Corrie Road, Cambridge

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Guide: £175,000

High Street, Haslingfield

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Guide: £800,000

Wilford Drive, Ely

Guide: £162,000

Seymour Street, Cambridge

£500,000

An imposing and recently constructed detached townhouse of good proportions finished to a very good standard and having a pleasant view over the adjacent allotment.

The property has 4 double bedrooms, en suite shower room, 4-piece family bathroom, living room, generous kitchen/dining room, ground floor cloakroom, spacious hall with excellent storage, enclosed low-maintenance garden, double glazing.

EPC rating: C

Burrough Field, Impington

Guide: £335,000

Pearl Close, Chesterton

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

Guide: £485,000

Pampisford Road, Great Abington

Guide: £169,950

West Fen Road, Ely

ÂŁ335,000

A detached Victorian home which has been extended creating a spacious three/four bedroom family home, close to the centre of Ely. There are 3 bedrooms, bathroom, ground floor shower room, ground floor fourth bedroom/study, lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, utility room, rear garden, carport and driveway, gas central heating. EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01353 616130

Metcalfe Road, Cambridge

ÂŁ375,000

An established and very well-proportioned semi-detached family house with a generous rear garden which overlooks school fields.

There are 4 bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC, kitchen/breakfast room, living room, dining room, large hallway, garage and workshop, generous front and rear gardens. EPC rating: E

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Green Man Lane, Harston

£600,000

A restored and enlarged detached Victorian cottage standing in lovely gardens in a secluded yet accessible position at the end of a private lane.

The property has 3 bedrooms, bathroom, entrance hall, cloakroom, dining hall, sitting room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, garage and driveway, gardens.

EPC rating: TBC

St Andrews Close, Stapleford

Guide: £400,000

Sternes Way, Stapleford

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Guide: £450,000

Cowslip Drive, Little Thetford

Guide: £192,500

Pettitt’s Lane, Dry Drayton

£525,000

A beautifully presented, exceptionally well-maintained, four bedroom chalet style residence with exceptional views of open countryside.

The property has 4 double bedrooms, first floor bathroom, ground floor bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, study, living room, entrance hall, utility area, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden, driveway parking.

EPC rating: D

Primary Court, Chesterton

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Guide: £185,000

High Street, Rampton

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Guide: £385,000

Monkswood, Littleport

Guide: £145,000

Alwyne Road, Cambridge

ÂŁ425,000

A detached bungalow, seldom available and set in a quiet cul-de-sac off Worts Causeway with a carriage driveway and detached garage.

There are 3 bedrooms, 4-piece bathroom suite, separate WC, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, large entrance hall and porch, beautiful well-maintained gardens, detached garage and drive, gas central heating, double glazing, solar panels, chain free. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 350800

Meadow Way, Ely

ÂŁ237,000

A delightful two bedroom semi detached bungalow located on this popular development on St. Johns Road.

There are 2 bedrooms, bathroom, hallway, kitchen, lounge/dining room, gas central heating, double glazing, enclosed rear garden, garage and driveway. EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01353 616130

Residential Lettings Amy Rix, Lettings Coordinator Ely Office I joined TuckerGardner in September 2012 as a Lettings Coordinator, after completing my A-Levels at Newmarket College.

I work in a small, close knit team who have supported me and helped my progression and development within the company.

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: 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

Application fees - Prices include VAT. Tenancy administration fee, due on application: • One individual £300 (£225 for bedsits)

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• Each individual thereafter £70

• Company Let £400

Neath Farm Court, Cherry Hinton

£1,300 pcm*

A newly built and beautifully finished three bedroom house.

The property has 3 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with large wardrobe, en suite shower room and roof terrace, family bathroom, living room with French doors to rear garden and storage under stairs, ground floor cloakroom, kitchen, gas central heating, enclosed rear lawn with shed and access to one allocated parking space.

EPC rating: B

Thirlby Gardens, Ely

£1,150 pcm*

*Application fees apply - see page 26 for details.

The Marque, Cambridge

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£1,175 pcm*

Scotland Road, Cambridge

£995 pcm*

Berry Green, Stretham

£800 pcm*

A much improved three bedroom semi detached house located on a quiet cul-de-sac in this popular village.

This well presented property has an open-plan kitchen/dining room/lounge with wood flooring and French doors leading to the rear garden, fitted kitchen with integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler, ground floor WC and utility room with washing machine and space for tumble dryer, master bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. Oil central heating. Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn and shed. Driveway parking.

EPC rating: C

Beresford Road, Ely

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£775 pcm*

Waterside, Ely

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£1,250 pcm*

Morton Close, Ely

£650 pcm*

Abberley Woods, Great Shelford

ÂŁ1,100 pcm*

A two to three bedroom chalet bungalow located in this very popular small residential development within walking distance of the shops, amenities and mainline station of Great Shelford and offering quick road access to the City centre, A10 and M11.

There is a spacious open-plan living room/kitchen with fridge/freezer, electric hob and oven, washer/dryer and dishwasher, doors to conservatory, 1 ground floor bedroom, 2 first floor bedrooms (1 double, 1 single/study), ground floor bathroom with shower over bath, gas central heating, double glazing, enclosed rear garden laid to lawn with side access and shed, 2 off-road parking spaces. EPC rating: B

Contact the team on 01223 576826

Mitchcroft Road, Longstanton

ÂŁ850 pcm*

Recently built three storey house on this popular development, well located for access to the A14 and guided bus route.

There is versatile accommodation offering 3 bedrooms plus a study/nursery, enclosed rear garden, gas central heating and neutral decor throughout. Master bedroom on top floor with dressing area and en suite with WC, basin and shower. Ground floor cloakroom with WC and basin. Two parking spaces to rear of property. EPC rating: B

Contact the team on 01223 350800 *Application fees apply - see page 26 for details.

Burlton Road, Cambridge

£1,100 pcm*

An extremely well presented, recently built, two bedroom detached coach house with integral garage and parking space, located just off Huntingdon Road.

The property has 2 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with built-in wardrobe and Juliet balcony, bedroom 2 with built-in desk, bathroom, living/dining room on the first floor with Juliet balcony and storage cupboard, kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/ freezer. Access into the garage from the entrance hall. Garage and one parking space. Solar panels and gas central heating.

EPC rating: B

Citygate, Cambridge

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£900 pcm*

Harness Close, Trumpington

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£1,500 pcm*

Midsummer Court, Cambridge

£800 pcm*

High Street, Cherry Hinton

£1,000 pcm*

A brand new two bedroom Victorian style end of terrace house, built in a delightful traditional Mews style, located a few minutes walk from the shops and amenities of Cherry Hinton High Street and offering good access to Addenbrooke’s, the City centre and A14.

The property has a living room with door to garden, kitchen/dining area with electric hob and oven, Smeg integrated dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer, 2 bedrooms (bedroom 1 with fitted wardrobe), contemporary style bathroom with shower over bath, gas central heating, double glazing. Enclosed easily maintained garden with patio and small lawn. Shed. 1 allocated off-road parking space.

EPC rating: TBC

Orchard Close, Harston

£1,000 pcm*

*Application fees apply - see page 26 for details.

West Wickham Road, Balsham

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£1,900 pcm*

Broadway, Grantchester

£995 pcm*