3 bedroom apartment

The highly desirable apartments at Gilmerton Court were built in the 1960s around an attractive central quadrangle. Designed by the acclaimed Cambridge architect and illustrator Peter Boston, who also contributed to several significant modern college buildings of the era, the development remains a sought-after address.

Number 40 is ideally situated on the south side of the quad, offering a peaceful outlook over leafy Gazeley Lane, away from the noise of road traffic. One of the apartment's standout architectural features is the expansive, wall-to-wall windows that bathe the spacious rooms in natural light, while maintaining privacy—an advantage over some floor-to-ceiling designs.

At the heart of the apartment is the impressive dual-aspect sitting/dining room, which spans over 9 meters (30 feet) in length, providing a bright and airy space perfect for modern family living. The kitchen is well-equipped with a range of wall and base-mounted units, generous work surfaces, and integrated appliances, including an electric oven, 4-ring gas hob with extractor fan, dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink overlooking the communal gardens. The kitchen also leaves room for additional appliances.

The three bedrooms are located off the hallway, with the first two offering comfortable double-sized layouts. The third bedroom offers great flexibility, ideal as a nursery, single bedroom, or study. A recently refitted family bathroom completes the accommodation, featuring a stylish modern three-piece suite with a shower over the bath, finished with contemporary floor-to-ceiling tiles.

The grounds surrounding the property provide a pleasant outdoor space, with a driveway at the rear offering access to the parking area (available on a first-come, first-served basis) and garages. Number 40 benefits from a single garage and a storage cupboard, along with dedicated open-air cycle storage and bin areas.

The property has the benefit of a share of the freehold and a long lease with 941 years remaining. Service charge is £2800 pa, which is reviewed annually and adjusted according to costs. There is no ground rent payable.

Gilmerton Court stands at the corner of Long Road and Trumpington Road within half a mile of Trumpington's excellent facilities and with easy access into the city, Addenbrooke's and all major road links.

Trumpington is a thriving, fast growing part of the city that still manages to retain its village identity and sense of community. It is exceptionally well located for access to the Addenbrooke's campus, out to the M11 and into the city by car, bus or one of the new purpose-built cycle routes.

The city's mainline station can be easily reached along the guided busway cycleway without having to mix with car traffic at all. Another new railway station, Cambridge South has been proposed and is expected to be near the Biomedical Campus and completed in 2025

The area has three primary schools and a state-of-the-art secondary school built in 2016 with excellent sporting facilities. Many of the city's finest private schools are within easy cycling distance. There are also various restaurants, pubs, shops, a post office, barber, GP surgery, pharmacy, library and community centre. There is a major Waitrose supermarket and a Sainsbury's local.

Trumpington Meadows nature reserve links Trumpington through to Byron's Pool and Grantchester and there is a second country park between Trumpington and the Addenbrooke's campus. Various bridleways and footpaths lead immediately out into the countryside towards Harston, Haslingfield, Barton and Grantchester.