This quite spectacular Victorian terrace has classic Cambridge brick elevations, replacement timber sash double glazing and an attractive entrance door which leads to the hallway with stripped wooden flooring and stairs to the first floor with useful storage space below. The hallway opens to the through lounge/dining room which has an original cast iron fireplace and second fireplace with wood burner. There is fitted shelving either side of the fireplaces and shutters to the front aspect. The rear of the house has been altered and extended and now provides a wonderful open plan kitchen/family space with leaded flat roof and roof light and attractive concrete effect large profile floor tiling. Full height glazed doors provide views and access to the garden and the kitchen area has been refitted, with no expense spared, and now incorporates a range of attractive dark coloured units with stainless steel detailing and white quartz working surfaces. The splashbacks are smoked glass, and there is a range of integrated appliances including induction hob, oven and combi oven, wine fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. On the first floor there are two large bedrooms and a luxury bathroom with walk in shower, bath and wc, attractive wall and flooring tiling, a full height window to the rear aspect and Velux roof light. On the second floor there is an excellent loft conversion providing a large bedroom with two windows to the rear and pivot velux window to the front creating a light and airy bedroom with an adjoining en suite bathroom. The overall styling and quality of accommodation is second to none and offers a wonderful blend of typical Victorian features with modern functionality which also includes underfloor heating to the ground floor, cast iron style radiators on the first and second floor and high quality kitchen and bathroom finishes. At the rear there is a lovely landscaped garden which incorporates paved and gravel areas, well stocked cleverly thought out planting which creates an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion. There is gated pedestrian access to North Street, a useful timber storage shed and a wood store.
Location
Canterbury Street which runs between Histon Road and Halifax Road is close to New Hall and Fitzwilliam College. The City centre, many colleges and facilities offered by the university are within walking or cycling distance. There is local shopping in Histon Road with state and private schools for all age groups within the City. There is a residents parking scheme.
