HouseHunter July 2014

HouseHunter

Magazine

Recipe of the month Breakfast Parfait, perfect as either a quick breakfast or light dessert on a Summer evening.

Market View An insight into the local and national property market.

Local events There are plenty of great events taking place in and around Cambridge - take a look inside for more details.

July 2014 Edition

Contents

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Residential Sales

04 A selection of properties we currently have on the sales market, including a characterful 3 bedroom Victorian terrace on Aylestone Road, Cambridge (pictured).

Recipe of the month

10 This month’s recipe, Breakfast Parfait, is a great after dinner treat or a quick and light breakfast.

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Market View

16 The first instalment of our new regular feature. Market View will give an insight into what is happening in the property market.

Residential Lettings

28 A selection of properties we currently have available to let, including a stunning newly built one bedroom apartment on Riverside, Cambridge (pictured).

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ÂŁ2.2 million...

On the cover Our featured cover property is situated on Trumpington Place, Trumpington. 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. You will find a selection of some of the properties available, both for sale and to let, across our network of local offices.

This edition sees the first instalment of Market View, our new regular feature. Each month there will be a selection of interesting facts and data about the property market, both local and national. Turn to page 16 to find out more.

There is an array of local events taking place this month that we are pleased to be supporting. On Saturday 5 July why not head to the Histon and Impington Feast Festival? From 12.00pm until 4.30pm there will be a host of activities and attractions alongside the feast stalls. Then on Sunday 6 July the 36th Ely Aquafest will get underway. Organised by the Rotary Clubs of Ely, there will be stalls, a fun fair and of course the Annual Raft Race - a major crowd pleaser!

From Tuesday 8 July until Sunday 13 July there will be various events on as part of the Shelford Feast. For more information on the feast events take a look at the feast website: shelfordfeast.co.uk.

This month also sees the opening of registration for the Histon and Impington Bonfire Burn 10k. From the 1st of July you can register to take part in the multi-terrain race which takes place on Sunday 2 November. For further details visit their website: bonfireburn10k.co.uk.

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Residential Sales Charley Atherton, Sales Administrator Histon Office I studied Art & Design at college and then in February 2011 I joined TuckerGardner’s Lettings Department.

My creative eye soon led me to a more suited role in Sales Administration, where I create brochures and in my spare time I customise trainers.

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

Villa Road, Impington

£449,950

An attractive, extended, rarely available 3/4 bedroom semi-detached house with many character features in this ever popular village.

The property has 3/4 bedrooms, first floor bathroom with separate shower cubicle and WC, ground floor WC, ground floor shower, fitted kitchen, living room, dining room, garden room, study/bedroom (4), entrance hall, rear entrance hall, part double glazing, gas fired central heating, driveway parking, rear garden, no upward chain.

EPC rating: TBC

The Green, Histon

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Guide: £319,950

Histon and Impington Feast Festival and Book Jam Saturday 5th July 2014, 12.00pm – 4.30pm

Station Road, Impington

Guide: £425,000

Aylestone Road, Cambridge

£500,000

A charming, bay-fronted, Victorian terraced house retaining much of its original character, offering extended living space arranged over three floors and set in one of Cambridge’s most well-regarded locations.

There are 3 bedrooms, first floor bathroom, living room with bay window, kitchen/dining room, converted loft room, front and rear gardens, gas central heating, within Milton Road Primary School catchment area.

EPC rating: E

Brierley Walk, Cambridge

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Guide: £375,000

Canterbury Street, Cambridge

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

Guide: £400,000

Malvern Road, Cherry Hinton

Guide: £375,000

Cambridge Road, Impington

£350,000

A well-presented and extended four bedroom Victorian semi-detached home located in this favourable, non-estate, position with an extensive rear garden.

There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting room, dining room, refitted kitchen, off-street parking, mature rear garden, gas fired radiator central heating, no chain. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 470099

Queen Edith’s Way, Cambridge

£425,000

An older-style, bay-fronted semi-detached house offering slightly extended, well-maintained accommodation that benefits from a delightful rear garden and single garage.

There are 3 bedrooms, first floor bathroom and separate WC, living room with bay window, dining room, extended kitchen, entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom, front garden and stunning rear garden, driveway parking, single garage, gas central heating, double glazing, no chain. EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 350800

Audley Close, Great Gransden

£575,000

An impressive 2900 sq ft five bedroom, three bathroom detached family home set at the very end of a close in a lovely south Cambridgeshire village.

There are 5 bedrooms, 2 en suites, bathroom, hall, cloakroom, sitting room, family room, study, kitchen/dining room, utility room, double garage, driveway.

EPC rating: C

High Street, Harston

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Guide: £515,000

Bar Lane, Stapleford

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Guide: £725,000

Millers Close, Linton

Guide: £450,000

Aldous Court, Fowlmere

£725,000

A substantial detached house with a secluded, mature garden in an exclusive private close of five similar homes close to the centre of the village.

The property has 4 bedrooms, 2 en suites, bathroom, hall, sitting room, dining room, study, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, double garage, gardens.

EPC rating: D

Hills View, Great Shelford

Guide: £419,950

Church Lane, Haddenham

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Guide: £1,150,000

Pear Tree Cottages, Hildersham

Guide: £350,000

Neville Road, Cambridge

£600,000

An impressive semi-detached family house with spacious and versatile accommodation over three floors and a beautiful, long garden with a south easterly aspect.

There are 5 double bedrooms, bath and shower rooms, 30’ living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor cloakroom, long and mature garden, off-road parking.

EPC rating: D

Lichfield Road, Cambridge

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Guide: £400,000

Arbury Road, Cambridge

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Guide: £450,000

Metcalfe Road, Cambridge

Guide: £375,000

Grange Court, Pinehurst, Grange Road, Cambridge

ÂŁ450,000

A rather well-proportioned first floor apartment located in the highly regarded Pinehurst development with wonderful communal gardens.

There are 2/3 bedrooms, living room with a small balcony, fitted kitchen, 3-piece bathroom, separate WC, gas central heating, double glazing.

EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 350800

West Hill Road, Foxton

ÂŁ500,000

A detached four bedroom house, with lovely generous gardens and a large garage in a highly desirable village development with communal hard tennis court.

There are 4 bedrooms, en suite, bathroom, hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, garage and driveway, gardens. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 845240

TuckerGardner are pleased to support

Ely Aquafest Sunday 6th July

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

Cambridge Road, Milton

Guide: £275,000

Hasse Road, Soham

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Guide: £450,000

Canberra Close, Bassingbourn

Guide: £250,000

ÂŁ2.2 million...

the amount spent daily buying property in Cambridge (last 12 months)

...could be used to: Hire 220,000 punts for the day Allow almost 300,000 people to tour King’s College Buy 5,500 Cambridge United Season tickets

Market View

49%

The increase in average house prices in Cambridge and the surrounding villages in the last ten years Growth has outperformed the East of England (18.4%) and national average (20.6%) and remains only marginally behind the Greater London figure of 57.6%. (Source: Land Registry)

3% - the proportion of total sales in Cambridge bought with a Help to Buy loan since April 2013

Despite headlines saying Help to Buy is creating a housing bubble, recent figures show that just 350 Help to Buy (equity loans) have been completed across Cambridgeshire since April 2013 (68 in Cambridge), equating to just 3% of total sales. (Source: DCLG/ Land Registry)

The difference in average values in Cambridge and the East of England has widened significantly in the last decade A decade ago average prices in Cambridge were 27% higher than the average in the East of England but this year the premium has risen to 60.2%. At the same time, the premium paid for average residential values in London compared to Cambridge has remained broadly similar over the last decade. (Source: Land Registry)

High Street, Dry Drayton

£525,000

A modern, well-proportioned, detached five bedroom family house pleasantly positioned close to the heart of this popular village.

There are 5 good sized bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, generous sized living room with open fireplace and French doors to the rear garden, dining room, family room, study, superb kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, utility, cloakroom, gas central heating, double garage, driveway.

EPC rating: D

Clay Street, Histon

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Guide £375,000

Thornton Way, Girton

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

Guide: £550,000

Churchfield Court, Girton

Guide: £349,950

The Bank, Sutton Gault

£429,950

An impressive and stylish four bedroom home, positioned within a lovely setting with formal gardens and adjoining field totalling about 4 acres (STS).

There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, cloakroom, utility, kitchen/breakfast room, double garage, LPG central heating, carriage driveway, 4 acres (STS), front and rear gardens, carriage driveway, large detached double garage.

EPC rating: E

Whitehill Road, Cambridge

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Guide: £350,000

St Albans Road, Cambridge

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Guide: £350,000

Lovell Road, Cambridge

Guide: £350,000

Granhams Road, Great Shelford

ÂŁ299,950

An extended semi-detached period cottage in mature gardens set close to the village centre, with driveway to the side and further enlargement potential.

The property has 2 bedrooms, first floor WC, sitting room, kitchen, breakfast room, utility room, ground floor shower room, boot room, driveway, gardens. EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Fishers Lane, Orwell

ÂŁ295,000

A bright, three bedroom semi-detached house with delightful gardens situated in highly regarded Orwell.

There is a porch, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, WC, 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, loft. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Bailey House, Rustat Avenue, Cambridge

£295,000

A stylish and well-appointed second floor apartment offering tastefully-presented living space that enjoys a large, south-facing balcony with attractive outlook and set in a highly convenient, near-central development close to the train station.

There is a master bedroom with en suite, second double bedroom, bathroom, spacious open-plan living room, kitchen with integrated appliances, south-facing balcony, entrance hall, attractive outlook, security entry system, double glazing, no chain.

EPC rating: B

Abbey Street, Cambridge

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Guide £385,000

Aberdeen Avenue, Cambridge

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Guide: £1,000,000

Pym Court, Cromwell Road, Cambridge

Guide: £330,000

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Trumpington Place, Trumpington

from £499,950

Trumpington Place is a brand new select development of only 13 contemporary style town houses conveniently situated on the corner of Shelford Road and Addenbrooke’s Road.

The final two plots remaining offer living accommodation set over three floors and are ready for occupation. Help to Buy is now available.

Show home open Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm - please contact TuckerGardner if you wish to view these properties out of hours.

Photos are of Plot 6, the Show Home.

EPC rating: TBC

The Swifts, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn

Guide: £339,950

Mill Lane, Sawston

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

Guide: £450,000

Cambridge Road, Great Shelford

Guide: £235,000

Stirling Way, Sutton

ÂŁ204,950

A stylish modern three bedroom home occupying a pleasant position facing a green area and forming part of this attractive development.

There are 3 bedrooms, en suite shower room, family bathroom, entrance hall ,cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, gas central heating, double glazing, garage, enclosed rear garden. EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01353 616130

The Medway, Ely

ÂŁ244,950

A three bedroom townhouse on a highly regarded development, ideal for any family.

There are 3 bedrooms, master with en suite shower room, bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room/study/family room, lounge, cloakroom, garage, off-road parking, rear garden. EPC rating: C

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The Row, Sutton

£299,950

A highly individual detached family home thoughtfully enlarged during recent times to create a stylish four bedroom residence.

The property has 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, entrance hall, sitting room, family room, dining room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, garden room, gas central heating, driveway, single garage, side and rear garden.

EPC rating: D

Wensum Way, Ely

Guide: £325,000

Stour Green, Ely

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Guide: £249,950

Darwin Close, Ely

Guide: £229,950

Middlemoor Road, Whittlesford

£450,000

A generous, extended semi-detached family house in a lovely non-estate position with secluded gardens and potential for further enlargement.

There are 3 first floor bedrooms, large bedroom (4)/studio on ground floor, bathroom, hall, ground floor shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, family room, side lobby, driveway, garden.

EPC rating: E

High Green, Great Shelford

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Guide £320,000

North Road, Whittlesford

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Guide: £475,000

West Street, Comberton

Guide: £249,950

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Tuesday 8th to Sunday 13th July Festival events all week: Tuesday: Sawston Youth Drama Wednesday: Comedy Night Thursday: Quiz Night Friday: Big 10 Ska Night Friday: Summer Music at St Mary’s Church Saturday: Beer Festival Saturday: Craft Fair Saturday: Back To The 80’s Sunday: Feast Day!

Shelford Park Avenue, Great Shelford

£425,000

An extended 1930s semi-detached property in a particularly sought-after, quieter avenue a short walk from the village centre and station.

Tickets are available from Shelford retailers and online.

For more information visit:

shelfordfeast.co.uk

The property has 3 bedrooms, bathroom, hall, sitting room, family room, kitchen, dining/ conservatory, garage and driveway, gardens.

EPC rating: E

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Headline sponsors:

Granta Terrace, Great Shelford

Guide: £325,000

Queensway, Sawston

Guide: £450,000

Residential Lettings Anna Logan, Lettings Divisional Director Cambridge Office Having worked at TuckerGardner for over 14 years, starting on reception, I am now the Lettings Divisional Director. I am currently studying for the level 4 certificate to obtain Fellow membership of ARLA. I enjoy running and reading and live just outside Cambridge with my husband, daughter and our dog.

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 £350 (£225 for bedsits)

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• Company Let £400

Ely Road, Chittering

£1,950 pcm*

An impressive six bedroom detached farmhouse positioned at the end of a private tree lined driveway.

The property features an impressive hallway and landing areas, lovely sitting room, dining room and large kitchen/family room. There are six bedrooms, dressing area and en suite shower to the master bedroom, family bathroom and ground floor cloakroom. A double garage adjoins the property to one side with gardens extending to the rear, front and side.

EPC rating: TBC

Heron Croft, Soham

£635 pcm*

*Application fees apply - see page 28 for details.

Gateway Gardens, Ely

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£995 pcm*

Ash Grove, Ely

£650 pcm*

St Christopher’s Avenue, Cambridge

£1,650 pcm*

A three/four bedroom townhouse close to the heart of Cambridge, just off Huntingdon Road, within easy reach of several colleges and University departments.

There is a top floor master bedroom, which is a double room with built-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, with shower over the bath. 2 further bedrooms on the top floor, 1 double, 1 single. Family bathroom on top floor with cream suite and shower over the bath. First floor living room with double aspect and gas burning stove heater, bedroom (4)/study. Ground floor WC, kitchen/breakfast room fitted with gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer. Washing machine and dryer in the garage. Courtyard garden. Gas central heating. Garage and one parking space on drive. EPC rating: C Contact the team on 01223 350800

Fen Road, Milton

£900 pcm*

An unusual two bedroom townhouse in a quiet road close the village centre.

This house has been freshly decorated throughout and has surprisingly spacious light rooms. One ground floor bedroom/office, first floor kitchen and living room with balcony and top floor master bedroom and bathroom. Additional ground floor WC. Double garage plus parking spaces and courtyard garden. EPC rating: TBC

Contact the team on 01223 350800 30

Broad Street, Ely

ÂŁ750 pcm*

A neutrally decorated four bedroom end terrace cottage, a stones throw from the City Centre and within walking distance of the river and station and with views of the Cathedral from the rear.

The property comprises a lounge, dining room and kitchen with integral hob and oven, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge/ freezer. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom with shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 4 is on the second floor. The property is neutrally decorated throughout and has an enclosed rear garden. Gas central heating. EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01353 616130

Wellington Street, Littleport

ÂŁ625 pcm*

A recently refurbished two bedroom terrace cottage located in this popular village, situated within easy access of local amenities and the Station.

The property comprises an entrance hall, lounge with gas fire, newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room with electric oven and gas hob, pantry cupboard, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer, rear lobby with door to rear garden, utility area with washing machine (will not be maintained), store cupboard and WC, two double bedrooms, newly fitted bathroom and benefits from new carpets and decor throughout. Gas central heating. Mature rear garden with greenhouse and brick built store. Garage and parking. EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01353 616130 *Application fees apply - see page 28 for details.

Riverside, Cambridge

£1,250 pcm*

This stunning newly built one bedroom apartment is ideally situated close to Midsummer Common and the River Cam. There is a bedroom with large fitted wardrobe and sun terrace, which will catch the morning sun, bathroom fully tiled with white bath, shower, basin and WC, living room with Juliet balcony, open-plan to kitchen fitted with composite stone worktop and breakfast bar, induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Cupboard in hall to house washing machine. Heating and hot water are fuelled by a centralised boiler system backed up with solar power, but each room is thermostatically controlled. Fully vented clean air system. Entry phone system personalised to occupiers own phone. On-site gym and concierge service included. Some additional services are chargeable. Secure underground parking space.

EPC rating: C

Gilmerton Court, Cambridge

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£1,200 pcm*

Keynes House, Cambridge

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£1,250 pcm*

Rustat Avenue, Cambridge

£1,250 pcm*

Parkside, Cambridge

£2,000 pcm*

A beautiful modern duplex apartment in the heart of Cambridge.

The apartment has 2 bedrooms, bedroom 1 is a double in the basement with access to rear steps, double bed, a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room, bedroom 2, also in the basement, is a large double room with futon. Bathroom with white suite, shower over the bath and fully tiled finish. Two storage cupboards, one housing the washing machine. Ground floor WC. Open-plan living/dining and kitchen area. Kitchen fitted with a ceramic hob, electric oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Living space has a sofa and chairs and access to the rear courtyard. Off-street parking. Gas central heating. EPC rating: C Contact the team on 01223 350800

Kestrel Rise, Trumpington

£1,100 pcm*

A brand new one bedroom south facing top floor flat, can be supplied either furnished or unfurnished. Close to Waitrose supermarket, the Park & Ride, guided bus and Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

There is a bedroom with built-in wardrobe, bathroom with white bath, shower over, basin and WC. Storage in hall. Living room and open-plan kitchen with balcony, the kitchen fitted with a gas hob, electric oven, extractor fan, fridge/freezer, washer dryer and dishwasher. Gas central heating. One allocated parking space and shared secure bike store. EPC rating: B

Contact the team on 01223 350800 *Application fees apply - see page 28 for details.

Vinery Gardens is a collection of 5 traditionally styled brand new properties enjoying this highly desirable location in the ever popular Romsey Town area of Cambridge.

There is a terrace of three, 3 bedroom, town houses and a pair of 4 bedroom semi-detached homes, each enjoying open-plan living space with bi-fold doors opening onto a private rear garden. All enjoy off-street parking and a 10 year NHBC warranty.

Prices from ÂŁ450,000 to ÂŁ595,000 For further information or to arrange a viewing, contact the selling agents: T: 01223 350800 or 01223 845240 E: shelford@tuckergardner.com

Vinery Gardens Cambridge