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2 bedroom apartment
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Cash buyers only
- 1,779 sq ft of superb accommodation requiring refurbishment
- Rarely available converted Edwardian garden apartment
- Substantial drawing room with adjacent garden room
- Two three bedrooms/study/family room
- Large rear west facing garden and off street parking, small front garden
- EPC Rating = E
Description
9 and 9a Grange Road are two lateral apartments converted during the early 1970’s from a large Edwardian red brick house which dates back to 1908, number 9 occupies the ground floor which has been in the same family ownership since the mid 20th C. Although the property would now benefit from a refurbishment program which might also include some reconfiguration it has replacement timber double glazed windows throughout.
Both apartments are accessed via a small shared entrance lobby at the front of the property, which then leads into a wide central reception hallway for number 9 , the accommodation of which radiates from here. Of particular note is the drawing room (to the rear) which has tall panelled ceilings and a wide ornate open fireplace with an oak surround. There is a wide square bay window overlooking the long rear garden and a half glazed door leads into a triple aspect garden room/conservatory.
In addition, there are three large rooms, all of which have been used as bedrooms. The principal two are situated to the left (south side), are substantial and both having fireplaces, a dual aspect, deep skirting boards cast iron radiators and original panelled doors. There is a small cellar which provides useful storage situated off the front room (formerly the Morning Room) which in turn connects to the kitchen which in turn accesses and looks out into its own garden. In addition, there is a bathroom, fitted with white sanitary-ware comprising bidet and deep enamel bath tub. The kitchen has basic fittings, probably dating in part from the 1960’s/1970’s which has tall windows to the side aspect.
The property is accessed over a deep gravelled driveway which forms part of the ownership and gives unrestricted access in favour of the upper property and provides allocated parking to the side for both properties. There is a rear pedestrian gate tucked in the corner of the rear parking area which leads into the rear west facing garden which measures about 180’ (55m) and is largely laid to lawn. There is a low level informal boundary fence to the left separating the two properties’ gardens. To the rear of the garden is a detached brick built artist’s studio which requires repair and could lend itself to a home office/library for those wishing to work from home, a teenagers den or home gymnasium. In addition this could, subject to the necessary consents being granted, be a great opportunity to enlarge or adapt if required and mostly glazed and has pine floorboards.
The rear garden, in part, wraps around the neighbouring garden and measures around 50’ (15m) at its widest. To the front, adjacent to the driveway is a small enclosed front garden with sole access from the front room.
Please note
The property is being sold on a freehold basis, there is no ground rent payable. There is a mechanism in place to ensure that any shared element of the properties are the responsibility of both owners on an equal basis. Upper and Lower apartments maintain their respective parts.
The property will only be of interest to cash buyers as the construction type, condition, lack of regulations and tenure would not satisfy any mortgage lenders criteria. Interested parties should strongly seek legal advice before entering into negotiations as the separation of the properties is complicated and sub standard.
Location
Schools for all age groups in state and independent sectors in immediate vicinity including Millington Road Nursery, Newnham Croft Primary along with Kings and St Johns College Schools
Excellent everyday shopping facilities in Newnham including butcher, bakery, chemist and general store / post office
Extensive shopping in central Cambridge including Grand Arcade shopping mall and busy daily market
Wide range of cultural, recreational and sports amenities in Cambridge including the Cambridge Colleges
Wide open spaces close by at Lammas Land, Coe Fen and Grantchester Meadows all nearby
Square Footage: 1,779 sq ft
Additional Info
Council tax band - F
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