1 bedroom flat for sale

A stylish and beautifully presented one-bedroom apartment located on the top (third) floor of Dakins House – a striking modern development at the southern gateway to Cambridge, ideally situated for access to the M11, Biomedical Campus, and Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

The apartment enjoys an enviable position with only a roof terrace above and benefits from panoramic south-facing views across open countryside. An east-facing balcony opens from the main living area, providing the perfect space to enjoy the morning sun. Large windows and high ceilings flood the property with natural light throughout.

The open-plan living/dining space is bright and spacious, with a high-quality fitted kitchen featuring composite stone worktops and integrated Smeg appliances. The bathroom is generously sized and stylishly finished, offering a full-sized bath with an independent shower over. The double bedroom includes a large fitted wardrobe.

Additional features include secure underground parking with remote-controlled electric gates and an oversized allocated space, covered cycle storage, lift access to all floors, and well-maintained communal areas with open views. The property also benefits from high levels of sound and heat insulation, gas-fired central heating to radiators, and an advanced air circulation and filtration system, making it quiet and energy efficient.

This superb apartment offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and quality – ideal for professionals, first-time buyers, or investors alike.

There is a annual ground rent of £438.08 pa and an annual service charge which comes to £2326.26 pa, with a lease remaining of 238 years.

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 into the Addenbrooke's campus, out to the M11 and into the city by car, bus, guided bus, one of a few purpose-built cycle routes, or even an enthusiastic walk. The city's mainline station can be easily reached along the guided busway cycleway without having to mix with car traffic at all.

The area has three primary schools and a brand new 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.