9 Brookside, Cambridge

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1 9 Brookside, Cambridge

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3 9 Brookside, Cambridge, CB2 1JE A substantial and beautifully presented Victorian townhouse in a superb central city location overlooking delightful private gardens. City Centre about 0.5 of a mile, Mainline Railway Station about 0.75 of a mile, Addenbrooke's Hospital/ Biomedical Campus about 1.5 miles, M11 (Junction 11) about 2.5 miles (distances are approximate). Gross Internal Floor Area: 3,294 sq ft (306 sq m) Upper Ground Floor: Vestibule, Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room. Lower Ground Floor: Kitchen, Utility Room, Dining Room, Pantry, Store Room, Wine Store. Stonecross Trumpington High Street Cambridge CB2 9SU t: e: bidresi@bidwells.co.uk f: bidwells.co.uk First Floor: Sitting Room, Library/Bedroom 6, Study Second Floor: 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom. Third Floor: 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom. Outside: Landscaped Rear Garden. Detached Garage. Please read Important Notice on the floor plan page.

4 Particulars of Sale Situation Brookside lies within a Conservation Area on the eastern side of Trumpington Road, overlooking private gardens. Reminiscent of a London square, the private gardens are owned and maintained by the Brookside Residents and provide a wonderful facility to this unique terrace. The gardens include part of Hobson's Brook (Scheduled Ancient Monument), a water course built from by Thomas Hobson to bring fresh water into the city from springs at Nine Wells, a local nature reserve, near Great Shelford. Some of the most highly regarded schools in the city such as The Leys, St Mary's,The Stephen Perse Foundation, Heritage and St Faith's are all within easy walking distance. Parkside Community College is also within about half a mile. The wonderful University Botanic Garden is within a hundred yards and the property is also conveniently placed for access to the heart of the city centre, which provides an attractive combination of ancient and modern buildings, winding lanes, colleges together with extensive shopping facilities. The city also offers a wide range of educational and cultural amenities and is not only world renowned for its academic achievements, but has also become an important centre for the "high-tech" industry with the University's Research and Development Laboratories and the internationally renowned Cambridge Science Park. For the commuter, the nearby M11 provides good access to Stansted Airport, the M25 and London and there is a mainline railway station within about three quarters of a mile providing regular services to King's Cross and Liverpool Street in about 52 minutes and 67 minutes respectively. Description Believed to date from circa 1860, 9 Brookside is constructed with brick elevations under a slate roof and is a fine example of Victorian architecture. The present owners purchased the property in 1997 and have since carried out a significant number of alterations and improvements to create an elegant and stylish family home.

5 Particulars of Sale The beautifully proportioned accommodation benefits from spacious reception rooms on the upper, ground and first floor levels and retains many fine period features including high ceilings, large sash windows, deep skirtings, moulded cornicing, open fireplaces and panelled doors. In short, the property provides a wonderful opportunity for prospective purchasers to acquire one of the finest townhouses in the city in this highly sought after central location. Features of particular note include:- * Accommodation arranged over 5 floors extending to an impressive 3,294 sq ft (306 sq m) providing tremendous versatility for a variety of family needs. * Grand Entrance approached by stone steps up to a solid panelled front door. Vestibule with inset leaded light and stained glass panel to impressive Reception Hall with exposed timber floor and moulded archway. * Principal Reception Rooms and Bedrooms benefit from particularly high ceilings (in excess of 10ft/3.05m). * Magnificent dual aspect (east and west) Drawing Room with bay windows to front and rear and open fireplace with marble hearth, surround and mantel. * Elegant first floor Sitting Room with marble fireplace with inset gas fire, large bay window to front aspect overlooking the private gardens and school playing fields beyond. * Superb bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room with range of matching base and wall cabinets, granite and cherry wood work surfaces, tiled floor, French doors with steps to Rear Terrace, gas fired Aga, integrated dishwasher and island unit with granite work surface, 2 ring electric hob, extractor fan, single electric oven, integrated microwave, fridge and freezer.

6 Particulars of Sale * Spacious Dining Room 18' 1' x 15' (5.50m x 4.56m) with bay window to front aspect, geometric tiled floor, Walk-In Pantry, cast iron fireplace, base level cabinets and display shelving to alcoves. * 5/6 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms arranged over the first, second and third floors. * Superb Cityscape views to both front and rear from the upper floors. * Gas fired central heating. * Security alarm system. Outside To the front of the house is a large private garden bordered by cast iron railings, which contains Hobson's Brook, an area of lawn and a variety of established trees and shrubs. Part of the garden, as highlighted on the site plan, is included within the sale of the property. Designed by George Carter, a RHS gold medal winner, the skilfully landscaped walled rear garden is a particularly fine feature of the property. An extensive paved Terrace, accessed from the lower and upper ground floors, adjoins the rear elevation of the house and leads to areas of lawn divided by gravelled pathways and bordered by raised brick built flower beds with strategically placed night lights and a concealed watering system. Further paved Terrace with attractive semicircular water feature incorporating a waterfall, gated pedestrian access to Brookside Lane (a private road) and door to a Detached Garage 20' 8" x 13' 6 (6.3m x 4.11m) with remote controlled up-and-over door, power and light and personal door. There is a further parking space to the front of the garage and Residents' parking in Brookside.

7 Particulars of Sale Residents' Parking Residents' permits are available at a cost of 81 per annum ( for motorbikes). A scheme introduction fee of 52 applies to the first residents permit to each resident. Visitors' permits cost 8 per permit and are valid for up to 5 days. Applications should be made to Cambridge Parking Permits - t: or e: parkingpermits@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Local Authority Cambridge City Council - t: Outgoings Viewing By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells t: Enquiries to: Chris Carey Health and Safety In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property. Energy Performance Certificate Council Tax Band: G Council Tax Payable 2015/16: 2, Services All mains services are connected to the property. Fixtures and Fittings All items normally designated as tenant's fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure and Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

8 Lower Ground, Ground and First Floor Plans Important Notice: These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection.

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10 Site and Location Plans The plans below are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only OS Licence No: ES Printed by Ravensworth Digital

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