HouseHunter June 2014

HouseHunter

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Recipe of the month Cambridge Cookery School’s version of a classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu.

Something Special A dress shop based in Ely, with an extensive collection of unique ball gowns, prom dresses, cruise wear and cocktail dresses.

June 2014 Edition

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Residential Sales

04 A selection of properties we currently have on the sales market, including an award-winning barn conversion on Butchers Hill, Ickleton (pictured).

Recipe of the month

10 Inspired by their return to Italy later this year, this month’s recipe is Cambridge Cookery School’s version of Tiramisu.

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Something Special

16 If you are looking for the perfect outfit this prom and summer ball season, Something Special dress shop in Ely are here to help.

Residential Lettings

24 A selection of properties we currently have available to let, including a fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment on Partridge Close, Trumpington (pictured).

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On the cover Our featured cover property is situated on the High Street, Babraham. 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 June 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 pleased to be the first and longest serving sponsors of The Shelford Feast, which has been raising money for local good causes whilst entertaining the community since 1994. With events on every day from Tuesday 8th July until Sunday 13th July, there is bound to be something for everyone. See the back cover of this edition for details of the Feast events and visit the Shelford Feast website for information on where to buy tickets. We will keep you informed of other upcoming events we are supporting in due course.

We are continuing on our recruitment drive and have two exciting opportunities. We are currently looking for experienced property professionals, including a Lettings Manager for our Ely office and a Sales Negotiator for our Histon office. For further information on these roles and details of how to apply visit our Careers page.

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Residential Sales Samantha Hughes, Sales Administrator Cambridge Office I joined the Cambridge sales team last year, to take up the role of Administrator.

I manage the administration and property marketing for the sales teams’ everexpanding workload.

I live in Ely and enjoy baking, crafting, and DIY.

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

Luard Close, Cambridge

£1,850,000

Occupying a very private and secluded setting off Luard Road, this significant detached house has been attractively extended and improved to provide highly versatile living space and enjoys south-facing gardens approaching a third of an acre. The property forms part of an exclusive culde-sac of just seven individual detached houses backing onto The Perse School playing fields.

The property has 6 bedrooms, master suite with dressing area, first floor shower room, family bathroom, landing with study area, refitted ground floor shower room, vestibule, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, drawing room, large garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility room.

EPC rating: D

Perne Road, Cambridge

Guide: £350,000

New Street, Cambridge

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Guide: £415,000

Hauxton Road, Little Shelford

Guide: £365,000

Butchers Hill, Ickleton

£875,000

A magnificent, award-winning barn conversion by Stephen Mattick in a pretty, peaceful position at the heart of the village, just 9 miles south of Cambridge.

There are 5 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, hall, cloakroom, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room, cart lodges, gardens. EPC rating: E

Cambridge Road, Ely

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Guide: £935,000

Comberton Road, Toft

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

Guide: £775,000

Harcombe Road, Cherry Hinton

Guide: £385,000

Barrington Road, Foxton

£600,000

An impressive 4-5 bedroom detached property in a superb 0.76 acre plot, walking distance to Foxton’s mainline station and just 5 miles south of Cambridge.

There are 4-5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, boot room, snug/bedroom 5, garaging and outbuildings, generous gardens. EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Lavender Barns, Great Gransden

£475,000

Naturally light, generously proportioned premium, single-storey barn-style home secluded at the end of a quiet private driveway in beautiful gardens in a conservation area.

There are 3 bedrooms, en suite, bathroom, inner hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room (all underfloor heating), garage and driveway, gardens.

EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01223 845240

The Dole, Impington

ÂŁ550,000

A rarely available, extended, four bedroom detached family home situated on a sizeable mature corner plot.

There are 4 bedrooms with the master bedroom having an en suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and WC, first floor bathroom and 2nd WC, ground floor 3rd WC, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, living room, dining room, study, entrance hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden, double garage and driveway parking. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 470099

Kinnaird Way, Cambridge

ÂŁ750,000

A substantial, 1950s detached house offering generously proportioned accommodation, a sizeable corner plot with a delightful and very private rear garden, and detached double garage.

The property has 4 double bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room and separate WC, living and dining rooms, study, kitchen/breakfast room, galleried landing, spacious entrance hall, enclosed porch, ground floor cloakroom, very private rear garden, driveway parking, detached double garage, gas central heating, double glazing. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 350800 08

Lynn Road, Ely

£560,000

A substantial four bedroom family home providing stylish and beautifully presented accommodation finished to the highest specification.

The property has 4 bedrooms, en suite shower room, family bathroom, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, superb kitchen/family room, utility room, cloakroom, cinema/games room, galleried landing, gas central heating, block paved driveway, landscaped rear garden.

EPC rating: D

Columbine Road, Ely

Guide: £365,000

Tramar Drive, Sutton

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Guide: £289,950

Welland Place, Ely

Guide: £238,950

Impington Lane, Impington

£425,000

An exceptional three bedroom, semi-detached, Edwardian house having been the subject of a recent and comprehensive renovation programme.

There are 3 bedrooms, first floor bathroom with shower and WC, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, bay fronted living room, dining room, reception hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden, no upward chain.

EPC rating: E

Station Road, Histon

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Guide: £410,000

Histon Road, Cottenham

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

Guide: £199,950

Burkett Way, Histon

Guide: £265,000

Hope Street, Cambridge

ÂŁ400,000

A delightful, Victorian terraced house offering well-proportioned living space that is presented to a high standard throughout with two double bedrooms, a loft room, and a pretty, west-facing garden.

There are 2 double bedrooms, spacious first floor bathroom, well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, living and dining rooms, loft room, entrance hall, gas central heating, double glazing. EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 350800

Cambridge Road, Ely

ÂŁ285,000

A beautifully presented three bedroom home occupying a sought-after and established location, placed at the end of this attractive terrace.

There are 3 bedrooms, en suite shower room, family bathroom, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, gas central heating, double glazing, rear garden. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01353 616130

West Fen Road, Ely

ÂŁ185,000

A charming two bedroom end terrace house well situated in this popular and convenient city location.

There are 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, gas central heating, rear garden, off-road parking. EPC rating: F

Contact the team on 01353 616130

Brook Close, Histon

ÂŁ239,950

A two bedroom mid-terrace property, ideal for first time/investment buyers, beautifully positioned just off the Village Green.

The property has 2 bedrooms, first floor shower room and WC, fitted kitchen, living/dining room, reception hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, communal gardens, allocated parking, no upward chain. EPC rating: D

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High Street, Babraham

£500,000

A lovely, extended family home secluded within a beautifully mature 0.2 acre plot in a smaller, rarely available village about 4 miles south east of Cambridge.

The property has 5 bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom, hall, sitting room, family kitchen/dining room, study, utility/ground floor cloakroom, off-road parking, gardens.

EPC rating: D

Main Street, Hardwick

Guide: £320,000

Church Road, Hauxton

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Guide: £325,000

Brookside, Orwell

Guide: £275,000

Something Special Something Special is a dress shop based in Ely, Cambridgeshire. We have an extensive collection of unique ball gowns, prom dresses, cruise wear and cocktail dresses. Along with the dresses, we have matching accessories such as jewellery, shoes and handbags.

So, with the prom and summer ball season now in full swing, let us help you find the perfect outfit to ensure you are the belle of the ball!

We always hold at least 250 dresses in stock all year round, including dresses by Alyce Designs, Mori Lee, Angel Forever, Goya, Dave and Johnny and Gino Cerruti.

With sizes 4 to 28 in stock and a beautiful variety of styles and colours, you are sure to find the dress of your dreams from our collection.

All dresses are to buy only due to the dresses being made from such delicate fabrics.

We do offer an alteration service should you need it, and there is no need to worry about someone else wearing the same dress as you because at Something Special we keep a record of every dress sold.

Our opening times are 9:30am until 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Closed all day Tuesday.

We do offer evening appointments if the shop hours don't fit in with you.

Come along to Something Special and have a browse, you will not be disappointed.

11 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4PG T: 01353 665808 E: info@somethingspecial-ely.co.uk W: somethingspecial-ely.co.uk

Seymour Street, Cambridge

ÂŁ500,000

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.

There are 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

Contact the team on 01223 350800

Fitzgerald Close, Ely

ÂŁ295,000

An attractive four bedroom family home well situated towards the head of a cul-de-sac, forming part of this popular residential development.

The property has 4 bedrooms, en suite shower room, family bathroom, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, gas central heating, double glazing, driveway, single garage, rear garden. EPC rating: D

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Cannon Street, Little Downham

£284,950

A well presented four bedroom detached family home on the highly sought-after ‘Cannon Street’ in Little Downham.

The property has 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, lounge/dining room, study, family room, cloakroom, oil fired central heating, off-road parking. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01353 616130

New Street, Cambridge

£400,000

A modern townhouse constructed with Victorian-style features located in a developing and popular part of the City.

There are 3 double bedrooms, en suite shower room, 3-piece bathroom, fitted kitchen with appliances, open-plan living/dining room, ground floor cloakroom, enclosed rear garden, allocated secure parking, gas central heating, double glazing, chain free. EPC rating: B

Contact the team on 01223 350800

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

Selwyn Gardens, Cambridge

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Guide £3,500,000

High Street, Linton

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Guide: £465,000

Green End, Comberton

Guide: £1,100,000

Thornton Road, Girton

ÂŁ599,950

A superb four bedroom detached family home with a south-west facing rear garden situated just off Huntingdon Road.

There are 4 bedrooms with bedroom 2 benefiting from an en suite shower room and WC, first floor bathroom with shower and 2nd WC, ground floor 3rd WC, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, living room, double glazing, gas fired central heating, reception hall, front and rear garden, driveway parking, garage, no upward chain. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 470099

The Row, Sutton

ÂŁ315,000

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

There are 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

Contact the team on 01353 616130

Hinton Way, Great Shelford

ÂŁ835,000

An exceptional contemporary renovation of a non-estate 1930s detached house, set in generous, established gardens backing onto fields.

There are 4 bedrooms, 2 en suites, family bathroom, hall, cloakroom, study, playroom, open plan kitchen/dining/living space, utility room. EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Ship Lane, Ely

ÂŁ595,000

An immaculately presented five bedroom townhouse, situated in a prime City Centre location.

There are 5 bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite, two family shower rooms, family bathroom, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility room, courtyard garden, double garage, two parking spaces. EPC rating: C

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High Ditch Road, Fen Ditton

£700,000

A particularly light and very well-proportioned barn-style property set in a pretty small courtyard development with glorious views over the adjoining countryside.

The property has 4 bedrooms, family bathroom and en suite, high quality kitchen/breakfast room, living and dining room, recently added garden room, cloakroom, double cart lodge, beautiful landscaped gardens with wonderful views, gas central heating, double glazing.

EPC rating: B

Trumpington Place, Trumpington

Guide: £495,000

Victoria Road, Cambridge

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Guide: £325,000

Gayton Close, Trumpington

Guide: £265,000

Residential Lettings Sarah Godfrey, Property Manager Cambridge Office I started working for TuckerGardner as a Property Manager in January 2012 after working in a Law Firm for 12 years.

Becoming a Property Manager was a complete change of career for me and with the assistance and support of great colleagues I have settled well into my role and enjoy the variety the job brings every day.

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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• Each individual thereafter £70

• Company Let £400

St Christopher’s Avenue, Cambridge

£1,750 pcm*

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

The property has a top floor master bedroom with built-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, with shower over the bath, 3 further top floor bedrooms, family bathroom with cream suite and shower over the bath. First floor living room with gas burning stove heater, study/bedroom (4), ground floor WC, kitchen/breakfast room fitted with gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dryer in the garage.

French doors to courtyard garden. Gas central heating. Garage and one parking space on drive.

EPC rating: D

High Street, Cottenham

£1,250 pcm*

*Application fees apply - see page 24 for details.

Amblecote House, Cambridge

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£1,000 pcm*

Tamarin Gardens, Cherry Hinton

£750 pcm*

Partridge Close, Trumpington

£1,300 pcm*

A well presented, newly built, furnished first floor apartment, located with easy access to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, the M11 and city centre.

There are 2 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with built-in wardrobe, Juliet balcony, double bed and en suite shower, bedroom 2 with double bed, bathroom fully tiled with a white bath, shower over, basin and WC and heated towel rail. Open-plan living/dining area and kitchen, balcony, sofa and chair, shelf unit and dining table and chairs, kitchen fitted with Bosch ceramic hob and electric oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Storage cupboards in hall, one of which houses a Smeg washer/dryer. Electric heating. Allocated parking.

EPC rating: B

Fitzgerald Place, Cambridge

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£1,050 pcm*

Fryers Court, Swavesey

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£500 pcm*

Clover End, Witchford

£1,100 pcm*

Bishop’s Road, Trumpington

£900 pcm*

A spacious and extremely well presented two bedroom second floor flat situated in this popular village south of Cambridge.

The flat has 2 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with access to balcony, bathroom with a white suite with shower attachment over bath, WC and basin, lounge, balcony, kitchen fitted with a gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and washing machine, storage in hall. Neutral decor with hard floors in lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Gas central heating. Communal garden. Single garage and parking space for visitors. EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 350800

Ash Grove, Ely

£650 pcm*

A modern two bedroom terraced property on a popular development in Ely. The property comprises an entrance porch, kitchen/diner with electric oven and hob, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge/ freezer, lounge, double bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom with shower over bath. Enclosed rear garden. One allocated parking space. Gas central heating. EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01353 616130 *Application fees apply - see page 24 for details.

Tuesday 8th July

What’s on

Sunday 13th July

Tuesday: Sawston Youth Drama

Saturday: Beer Festival

Young people from Sawston Village College aiming to enjoy themselves and entertain you.

More than 20 beers available, with music throughout the day from Toy Sparrows.

Doors open 7.00pm / Adult £7 / Child £3 Full bar and food available

From midday until 6.00pm (last orders 5.45pm) Free entry (though you pay for the beer ...)

Wednesday: Comedy Night

Saturday: Craft Fair

Headliner is Paul Tonkinson, as seen on The Big Breakfast, The Sunday Show and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

Arts, crafts and local produce.

Doors open 7.30pm / Adult £10 (This is adult humour so only over 16s, 16-18 yrs with parental permission)

Saturday: Back To The 80’s

Thursday: Quiz Night The Great Shelford Quiz has been hugely popular, so get your teams of 8 together now!

Doors open 6.30pm / Adult £10 / Child £5 Ticket price includes food voucher

Friday: Big 10 Ska Night Back by popular demand, Big 10 supported by The Indietones.

Doors open 7.00pm / Adult £10 / Child £5

Friday: Summer Music at St Mary’s Church An evening of relaxing music by the Cambridge Wind Players.

From midday until 4.00pm Free entry

Back to the 80’s supported by The Undercovers.

Doors open 7.00pm / Adult £10 / Child £5 / Family Ticket £25 (2 adults and up to 4 children, available only on the door)

Sunday: Feast Day! Music from Kim and Lee, The Stapleford Umbrella Band and others. There will be stalls of all kinds, activities held in the Grand Arena and lots of things to watch and to do.

The bar will hold a wide range of beers and other drinks, while food on offer is spit roast beef or pork, 100% beef locally sourced burgers and sausages from Barkers Butchers.

From midday until 6.00pm

Doors open 7.30pm / Adult £10 / Child free Ticket price includes cheese and wine

www.shelfordfeast.co.uk