HouseHunter September 2013

HouseHunter

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Recipe of month A twist on a classic Tuscan salad of bread and tomatoes.

Paint & Paper Emporium A must visit store for those looking for quality and designer paints and wallpaper.

September 2013 Edition

Contents

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Recipe of month

10 Cambridge Cookery School give us a twist on a classic Tuscan salad of bread and tomatoes, popular in the summer months.

Paint & Paper Emporium

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20 This month’s feature article is from Paint & Paper Emporium, a must visit store for those looking for quality, designer paints and wallpaper.

Residential Sales

04 A selection of properties we currently have on the sales market, including an impressive 4 bedroom house on Roseford Road, Cambridge (pictured).

Residential Lettings

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26 A selection of properties we currently have available to let, including a 3-4 bedroom detached family property on London Road, Harston (pictured).

On the cover Our featured cover property is situated on Orchard Way in Haddenham. Contact our Ely sales team on 01353 616130 or email ely@tuckergardner.com.

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

Welcome to the September 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.

Our New Homes department is busier than ever, as buyers are increasingly aware of the benefits of buying New Build. We have single units as well as homes on larger developments available, in and around Cambridge. Turn to page 8 to see a selection of the New Build properties we currently have available, including the luxury townhouses at Trumpington Place, where there is Help to Buy available as well as incentives if you reserve your new home this month.

Leckhampton Gardens, a stylish new development in Newnham, has proven that there is much demand for premium and quality properties in Cambridge, with all four properties being sold within two weeks of going on the market. We knew it was a special development that would sell quickly, but were surprised at the number of enquiries received and that each unit was sold for over the guide price. With this in mind, if you have a quality property in the city which you are thinking of selling, give us a call.

Alex, John & Simon

Residential Sales Sam Cooke, Associate Director Great Shelford Sales Office I’ve worked in agency locally since 1999 and grew up in Stapleford so I’m very much at home as Associate Director and lead valuer in Great Shelford. I now live in Trumpington with my wife, three small children, a few old German cars and probably too many old racing bikes.

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

Rectory Lane, Fowlmere ÂŁ795,000 A beautifully presented and sympathetically converted former dove house set within wonderful mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.58 acres.

There are 5 bedrooms including master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a family bathroom (2), sitting room, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast room, conservatory, study, a large laundry/utility room, cloakroom and entrance hall. The property has oil fired central heating, a double garage, car parking and mature gardens of approximately 0.58 acres.

EPC rating: D

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

Roseford Road, Cambridge £595,000 An impressive, extended, detached 1920’s house with a large rear garden and beautiful fitted kitchen.

There are 4 double bedrooms, a family bathroom, en suite shower room, living/dining room, family room, superb kitchen/breakfast room, a utility area and ground floor cloakroom. There is double glazing, a large rear garden, block paviour drive and is offered for sale chain free.

EPC rating: C

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

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High Street, Bourn

£470,000

An impressive converted chapel built in 1939 with a superb vaulted reception room and a small but private, easy to maintain garden.

There are 3 bedrooms, an en suite bathroom, shower room, reception room with study area off, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, side lobby, a garage with electric up-and-over door, parking and a small private garden. EPC rating: G Contact the team on 01223 845240

Kingfisher Drive, Soham

£269,950

A spacious 5 bedroom home set over 3 floors, on the popular ‘Kingfisher Drive’ development.

The property has 5 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with an en suite, 2 bathrooms, a lounge, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, entrance hall, rear garden, a garage and parking. EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01353 616130

Denny End Road, Waterbeach

£495,000

A beautifully appointed brand new detached family house of around 1,828 sq ft set in landscaped gardens and ready for occupation.

There are 4 bedrooms, 2 with en suite shower rooms, a family bathroom, cloakroom, bay fronted living room, dining room/study, open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, utility room, gas fired central heating, underfloor heating to ground floor, timber double glazed windows, driveway providing off-street parking, landscaped gardens to front and rear and NHBC warranty. EPC rating: C Contact the team on 01223 845240

Church End, Cherry Hinton

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£350,000

The final phase on this exceptional development of high specification properties has now been released and comprises of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom town houses built by Bloor Homes.

3 bedroom town houses from £350,000, 4 bedroom town houses from £450,000 and 5 bedroom town houses from £480,000. All of the properties are expected to be available for occupation by Oct 2013. EPC rating: B Call now to discuss further or to arrange a viewing.

Contact the team on 01223 845240

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SEPTEMBER SPECIAL* Every plot reserved in September will receive: £2000 of John Lewis vouchers and Flooring throughout

CAMBRIDGE’S BEST KEPT SECRET...

Help to Buy

Select development of 13 spacious luxury townhouses All built and finished to a high specification Underfloor heating Private gardens Heat recovery systems and Photovoltaic panels** Incentives available Help to Buy available Trumpington Place has been developed by Carlton Homes (Cambridge) Ltd. Selling agents:

Tel: 01223 845240 tuckergardner.com * Terms and conditions apply ** Plot specific

Tel: 01223 841842 bidwells.co.uk

SHOW HOME OPEN FRIDAY TO MONDAY 10AM - 4PM

Orchard Way, Haddenham ÂŁ339,950 An excellent 5 bedroom detached family home in the popular village of Haddenham.

There are 5 bedrooms, the master bedroom with an en suite, a family bathroom, lounge, study, kitchen/diner, entrance hall, cloakroom, rear garden, double integral garage and driveway for 2 vehicles.

EPC rating: D

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

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Ship Lane, Ely ÂŁ595,000 An immaculately presented 5 bedroom townhouse, situated in a prime City Centre location.

There are 5 bedrooms, the master bedroom with an en suite, 2 family shower rooms, a family bathroom, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility room, courtyard garden, double garage and 2 parking spaces.

EPC rating: C

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

High Street, Girton ÂŁ349,950 A truly charming, extended, 2 bedroom semi-detached house with the added benefit of a studio, complete with an en suite shower room and W.C. There are 2 bedrooms, a first floor bathroom with shower and W.C., a fitted kitchen, dining room, living room, an entrance porch, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear gardens, plus a studio with en suite shower room and WC. EPC rating: E

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

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Beche Road, Cambridge

ÂŁ350,000

A charming Victorian terraced house located just off Newmarket Road, close to the river and within walking distance of Midsummer Common.

There are 3 bedrooms, a ground floor wet room, lounge, separate dining room, kitchen, rear lobby, gas central heating, double glazing, front and rear garden. EPC rating: C Contact the team on 01223 350800

Duxford Road, Whittlesford

ÂŁ275,000

A charming semi-detached cottage dating back to 1911 with a beautifully planted garden extending to over 100ft in length.

The property has 3 bedrooms, an entrance porch, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, a garage, workshop, utility/store room, 2 further outbuildings, parking and gardens. EPC rating: E

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Middle Street, Great Gransden ÂŁ525,000 A delightful village centre thatched cottage with spacious accommodation set in grounds of over a quarter of an acre.

There are 3/4 bedrooms, a family bathroom, boot room/WC, entrance lobby, sitting room, dining room, family room, kitchen/ breakfast room, double garage, parking and grounds extending to over a quarter of an acre.

EPC rating: Listed buildings are currently exempt from the requirement to have an EPC.

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

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Baldock Way, Cambridge

£500,000

An individually-styled, single storey residence of good proportions, which has been comprehensively improved and is located in a desirable location near to Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

There are 3 double bedrooms, a bathroom and separate WC, re-fitted kitchen, living room, dining room, conservatory, enclosed garden, garage and parking, double glazing and gas central heating. EPC rating: D Contact the team on 01223 350800

Sandhill, Littleport

£295,000

An excellently presented detached bungalow on a large plot with a 31ft mooring strip (STS) on the ‘Great River Ouse’.

The property has 3 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with an en suite, a lounge, dining area, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, entrance hall, conservatory, a detached double garage, rear and side garden and a 31ft mooring strip (STS). EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01353 616130

Hasse Road, Soham ÂŁ450,000 A detached rural residence, set in an acre of beautiful mature gardens (STS), with workshop and timber outbuildings.

There are 4 bedrooms, the master with an en suite, a family bathroom, entrance hall, kitchen/utility area, dining room, lounge, family room and study area, oil fired central heating, detached double garage, workshop off, office space and timber barn.

EPC rating: F

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

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London Road, Harston £625,000 A renovated and extended 1930s detached house set near central to a beautifully tended plot of over a quarter of an acre in one of the village’s most prestigious roads 2 miles south of the City boundary.

There is an entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, family room/bedroom 4, a study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, 3 first floor bedrooms, a bathroom and gardens.

EPC rating: D

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

PAINT & PAPER EMPORIUM From the moment you enter one of our stores the aim is to offer you the very best, most informative and professional service that you would expect from a bespoke interiors store that prides itself on service first, second, and always.

Paint and Paper Emporium began life as the Fabric Workshop in Market Hill in St Ives Cambridgeshire in 1994, a company brought to life from the passion and expertise of its creator Roz Mannock. For many years she worked with fabrics, blinds and soft furnishings, creating outstanding curtains and roman blinds for the people of St Ives and the surrounding villages, with a passion for quality, expertly made products and customer satisfaction.

Due to the success of the store, approximately 8 years ago the decision was made to move to larger premises in Cambridge itself, with Roz’s husband joining the business after 35 years as a senior executive in wallpaper and paint manufacturing. The stage was set to expand the products on offer to include not only all the top designer names in fabrics, but also in wall coverings and quality paints. When anticipating an interior design overhaul of their property, Paint and Paper Emporium is now the premier destination for discerning clients looking to find the very best products on offer.

Š Little Greene

PAINT & PAPER EMPORIUM: 18b Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AX

Tel: 01223 506136

A veritable who’s who of designer paint brands are available for clients to make their selection from - whether it be to colour match to fabrics or wallpaper, there are thousands of colours to choose from with sample pots and hand painted colour boards.

Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Paint & Paper Library, Zoffany, Designers Guild, Sanderson and William Morris paints are all available. © Little Greene

© Little Greene

© Little Greene

© Little Greene

All the top brands are well represented in the substantial and continually growing offer of designer wallpapers sourced from the very best that the UK has to offer and from manufacturers around Europe and the rest of the world.

With a wealth of knowledge and expertise built up over so many years in the trade it’s no wonder that our clients come back time after time to discuss their next interiors project, and find exactly what they have been searching for to successfully complete the next stage of their design concept.

After 8 successful years at our store in Chesterton Road we are on the move again to much larger premises at 184B Histon Road, Cambridge. With the space to further develop our substantial product offer and fantastic off-road parking for our clients, we are entering an exciting new phase in the life of Paint and Paper Emporium. We anticipate moving to our new premises in early September 2013.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU THERE! Email: cambridge@paintandpaperemporium.com

Web: paintandpaperemporium.com

Sturton Street, Cambridge ÂŁ500,000 An impressive and substantial Victorian townhouse offering spacious and improved accommodation and a detached office/studio in the rear garden.

There are 4 good sized bedrooms, a family bathroom and en suite, stunning kitchen/dining/family room, living room, sitting room, garden studio/office and an enclosed rear garden.

EPC rating: D

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

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Cyprian Rust Way, Soham

ÂŁ244,950

A 4 bedroom detached family home with spacious living accommodation on a pleasant development.

The property has 4 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with an en suite, a family bathroom, lounge, kitchen/diner, utility area, cloakroom, rear garden, garage and off-road parking. EPC rating: TBC

Contact the team on 01353 616130

New Street, Cambridge

ÂŁ350,000

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

The property has 3 double bedrooms, an en suite shower room, 3-piece bathroom, fitted kitchen with appliances, open-plan living/ dining room, ground floor cloakroom, an enclosed rear garden, allocated secure parking, gas central heating, double glazing and is offered for sale chain free. EPC rating: B Contact the team on 01223 350800

High Street, Haslingfield

ÂŁ365,000

A detached village house, built in a period style and very pleasantly set opposite the village recreation ground, in leafy gardens.

There are 3 first floor bedrooms, a ground floor bedroom 4/study, first floor bathroom, ground floor shower room, entrance hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen, carport/garage, driveway and gardens. EPC rating: D

Contact the team on 01223 845240

Briars End, Witchford - SOLD

ÂŁ159,950

A well presented three bedroom terraced property situated in a pleasant cul-de-sac location.

There are 3 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with an en suite, a family bathroom, lounge, kitchen/diner, hallway, cloakroom, rear garden, garage and 2 parking spaces. EPC rating: C

Contact the team on 01353 616130

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Greenford Close, Orwell ÂŁ450,000 A comfortable and characterful modern detached Potton house, with a double garage and lovely garden, set in a small close of similar houses in a pretty Cambridgeshire village.

There are 4 bedrooms, an en suite and bathroom, entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen, a double garage, driveway and gardens.

EPC rating: D

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

Residential Lettings Sue Hamilton, Property Manager Cambridge Office I am a Property Manager based in the Cambridge office. I enjoy the work it entails as it’s extremely varied - whether going on viewings, talking with tenants and landlords or arranging maintenance work.

During my 8 years here, no two days have been the same.

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

London Road, Harston £1,750 pcm A superb brand new 3/4 bedroom detached family house with very spacious accommodation located minutes from the A10 and offering quick access to M11, Park & Ride at Trumpington, Cambridge City Centre, Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the mainline railway station at Foxton.

The house has a front sitting room with dual aspect windows, a family room/bedroom 4, kitchen/living room with doors to garden, the fitted kitchen area with integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, electric hob and oven, utility with plumbing for washing machine. There are 3 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with fitted wardrobes and bedroom 3 with walk-in cupboard. There is a bathroom with shower over bath, an en suite shower room to master bedroom and downstairs W.C. The house has gas central heating, double glazing, an enclosed rear garden with lawn and patio area plus off-road parking for 3/4 cars on the driveway.

EPC rating: B Contact the team on 01223 576826 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com

Challis Green, Barrington

ÂŁ2,300 pcm

A superbly presented, unique, 4 bedroom detached house with wonderful gardens overlooking the village green.

There is a delightful sitting/dining room leading to conservatory, a snug room, garden room, kitchen/diner with electric hob and oven, integrated fridge and tiled floor, utility with washing machine, Butler sink and tiled floor. There are 4 bedrooms, all with wood floors, a bathroom, shower room and downstairs W.C. There is oil central heating, single glazing, a fantastic garden with summerhouse and playhouse, off-road parking for 3 cars plus a double garage. Rent includes gardener. EPC rating: D Contact the team on 01223 576826

Cardinals Way, Ely

ÂŁ695 pcm

A newly decorated modern two bedroom house providing easy access to the riverside, railway station and City centre.

This newly decorated and carpeted property has an entrance hall, living/dining room and kitchen with electric oven, gas hob and a space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine. There are 2 double bedrooms, 1 with a fitted wardrobe and a shower room. There is gas central heating and allocated parking. EPC rating: C Contact the team on 01353 616130

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Trafalgar Street, Cambridge ÂŁ1,200 pcm A well presented two bedroom terrace house in a quiet side street near Midsummer Common, within walking distance of the historic centre and a selection of good local amenities.

There are 2 bedrooms, a bathroom with white suite and shower cubicle and lounge/diner with useful storage under the stairs. The kitchen has a built-in electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, there is also a conservatory. The property has Virgin Media available, is neutrally decorated and has double glazed windows and gas central heating. There is an enclosed rear courtyard and residents permit parking on-street.

EPC rating: D

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

Glebe Farm Drive, Trumpington £1,750 pcm A beautiful brand new 4 bedroom house in the Novo development of Great Kneighton, offering excellent links to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, the A10, M11 and City Centre.

There is a living room with wood floors, doors to garden and kitchen area with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer.

Bedroom 1 has an en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes and bedroom 2 has wood floor and an en suite shower room. There are 2 further bedrooms and a family bathroom with shower over bath. There is also a downstairs W.C. with washing machine. The property has gas central heating, double glazing, an enclosed easily maintained rear garden with lawn and patio, shed with bike stands, 2 parking spaces in carport.

EPC rating: B Contact the team on 01223 576826 or email shelford@tuckergardner.com

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Trinity Hall, Newnham Street, Ely

ÂŁ650 pcm

A well presented 2 bedroom fully furnished first floor flat in the heart of the City Centre and a short walk to the railway station.

There is a lounge with sofa and side cupboard open-plan to kitchen, which has a built-in gas hob/electric oven, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Bedroom 1 has a double bed, there is a bathroom with white suite, comprising a bath with shower over, WC and basin. There is neutral decor throughout and gas central underfloor heating. EPC rating: TBC Contact the team on 01353 616130

Halifax Road, Cambridge

ÂŁ1,650 pcm

A delightful, well decorated, 4 bedroom property with spacious family accommodation and a good size garden.

The property has 4 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with a built-in wardrobe, Juliet balcony and en-suite shower room, the bathroom has a white suite with shower over. There is a lounge with gas fire and bay window, kitchen/diner with fitted gas hob/electric oven and French doors to rear garden. There is gas central heating, a small front and good size rear garden with shed, on-street parking. EPC rating: D Contact the team on 01223 350800

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