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Map5 bedroom detached house
Chain-free
Study
Sold STC
Detached house
5 beds
4 baths
4036
EPC rating: D
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band H
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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Features and description
- Extensive and versatile accommodation extending to an impressive 5,253 sq ft
- Located in an superb central location just a short walk from Cambridge city centre
- Stunning Kitchen/Breakfast Room with porcelain tiled floor, huge roof lantern, full wall bi-fold doors to rear garden, architectural lighting and integrated sound system
- Schmidt Kitchen installed by Nicholas Anthony with comprehensive range of cabinets and integrated appliances, along with a separate Support Kitchen and Utility Room
- Superbly proportioned reception rooms comprising an elegant Drawing Room with large bay window, stylish dual aspect Study/Library, Sitting Room and Dining Room
- 5 generous Bedrooms including Principal Bedroom with door to Balcony, serviced by 3 stylish Bath/Shower Rooms
- Potential to convert the attic to additional accommodation, if required
- Ground floor Workshop with Art Studio to the first floor above
- Beautifully landscaped south facing rear gardens
- Gated driveway with off-street parking for several vehicles and access to a Garage
A beautifully presented, elegant and imposing 1920s detached house situated in the heart of old Newnham, a premier and extremely popular west Cambridge location.
Cambridge city centre 0.5 of a mile, Mainline Railway Station (Liverpool Street and King’s Cross services) 1.25 miles M11 (Junction 12) 1.75 miles, Stansted Airport 27 miles (distances and times are approximate)
Originally owned by Gonville and Caius College, Wytherton is believed to date from the 1920s and is one of a small number of substantial, private houses in the Newnham area. It has a most impressive gabled facade and was constructed in an Arts and Crafts style with partly rendered brick elevations under a tiled roof. The current owner has carried out an extensive programme of alterations, improvements and extensions and the result is an outstanding, versatile family house, suitable for a variety of needs. The superbly presented accommodation is arranged over 2 floors and offers the best of modern, contemporary living whilst retaining all the proportions and character of the original period building.
Wytherton is approached from Summerfield, a small no-through road just off Newnham Road, lying within the highly regarded, and sought after, Newnham area half a mile south-west from the heart of the city centre. It is extremely well placed for many of the colleges and University departments and is about 400 yards from “The Backs” and the River Cam. The property is delightfully situated with delightful views over Gonville and Caius playing fields and is ideally situated for access to a wide range of facilities and amenities including a newsagents in Newnham Road and post office, chemist, butchers, grocers, restaurants and public houses are available in the village of Newnham.
The city centre lies about half a mile away and is well served with a wider range of shops and cultural facilities. There is an excellent range of state and independent schools for all ages, within three quarters of a mile, including The Leys, The Perse (girls), St Mary’s, Parkside, St Faith’s, St John’s, Kings and Newnham Croft. The property lies adjacent to the Lammas Land Recreation Ground with tennis court and paddling pool. There are also delightful walks along the River Cam to Grantchester and punts are available to hire within a few hundred yards at the Mill Pond. Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club is also about three quarters of a mile away and the University Botanic Gardens and Fitzwilliam Museum are within easy walking distance.
For the commuter there are good road connections with the M11 (Junction 12) about 1.75 miles away and Cambridge Mainline Railway Station with services to King’s Cross and Liverpool Street in about 48 and 68 minutes respective is about 1.25 miles away.
Cambridge city centre 0.5 of a mile, Mainline Railway Station (Liverpool Street and King’s Cross services) 1.25 miles M11 (Junction 12) 1.75 miles, Stansted Airport 27 miles (distances and times are approximate)
Originally owned by Gonville and Caius College, Wytherton is believed to date from the 1920s and is one of a small number of substantial, private houses in the Newnham area. It has a most impressive gabled facade and was constructed in an Arts and Crafts style with partly rendered brick elevations under a tiled roof. The current owner has carried out an extensive programme of alterations, improvements and extensions and the result is an outstanding, versatile family house, suitable for a variety of needs. The superbly presented accommodation is arranged over 2 floors and offers the best of modern, contemporary living whilst retaining all the proportions and character of the original period building.
Wytherton is approached from Summerfield, a small no-through road just off Newnham Road, lying within the highly regarded, and sought after, Newnham area half a mile south-west from the heart of the city centre. It is extremely well placed for many of the colleges and University departments and is about 400 yards from “The Backs” and the River Cam. The property is delightfully situated with delightful views over Gonville and Caius playing fields and is ideally situated for access to a wide range of facilities and amenities including a newsagents in Newnham Road and post office, chemist, butchers, grocers, restaurants and public houses are available in the village of Newnham.
The city centre lies about half a mile away and is well served with a wider range of shops and cultural facilities. There is an excellent range of state and independent schools for all ages, within three quarters of a mile, including The Leys, The Perse (girls), St Mary’s, Parkside, St Faith’s, St John’s, Kings and Newnham Croft. The property lies adjacent to the Lammas Land Recreation Ground with tennis court and paddling pool. There are also delightful walks along the River Cam to Grantchester and punts are available to hire within a few hundred yards at the Mill Pond. Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club is also about three quarters of a mile away and the University Botanic Gardens and Fitzwilliam Museum are within easy walking distance.
For the commuter there are good road connections with the M11 (Junction 12) about 1.75 miles away and Cambridge Mainline Railway Station with services to King’s Cross and Liverpool Street in about 48 and 68 minutes respective is about 1.25 miles away.
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