A 4 BED 1930 S SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION THROUGHOUT

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1 A 4 BED 1930 S SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION THROUGHOUT 18 Gilbert Road Cambridge CB4 3PE Freehold

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3 4 bed 1930 s semi-detached house in excellent condition throughout just to the north of the city centre 18 Gilbert Road Cambridge CB4 3PE Freehold Excellent condition throughout Beautiful German kitchen/ breakfast room Double reception room 4 bedrooms including top floor suite Off street parking & garage Attractive landscaped gardens EPC rating = D Situation Gilbert Road is situated just off Milton Road close to the heart of Cambridge city centre. Short distance from the River Cam and neighbouring Jesus Green - a large 6 acre public park which hosts a number of formal and informal recreational, charitable and sporting activities. Comprehensive shopping facilities are available in Cambridge and include The Grand Arcade and Grafton Centre shopping malls, a busy daily market and a number of eclectic independent shops. Close to hand there are extensive cultural amenities including a variety of museums, cinemas and theatres, along with the Cambridge Colleges, 31 in all, and punting is available at nearby Quayside. There are a number of very popular public houses and restaurants in the vicinity including Midsummer House, Restaurant 22, the wine bar Thirsty and the newly-refurbished Waterman public house on Mitcham s Corner. Schools in all age groups in both the state and independent sectors are close at hand such as Milton Road Primary, Chesterton Community College and St John s College and King s College Schools. Cambridge railway station (2.6 miles) has services to London from around 50 minutes. Cambridge North railway station is 2.3 miles with services to Cambridge and on to London and north, to Ely. Description 18 Gilbert Road is a 1930 s semi-detached house on the corner of Gurney Way built of rendered brick elevations beneath a tiled roof. The property has been considerably extended and refurbished by the current owners to create an attractive family home whilst retaining a number of period features including Art Deco fireplaces, panelled doors, leaded stained glass windows, and picture rails.

4 The property is entered through a panelled black gloss front door which leads through a vestibule, which makes an excellent boot room and coat closet, into a stripped wood floor hallway which communicates with the principle rooms. To the left there are two doors leading to a double reception room with a fireplace and large bay window overlooking the front garden. This lovely room with a second feature Art Deco fireplace leads through to the kitchen which is also accessed from the hall. This is the heart of the property in every sense with plenty of natural light from two sets of bi-folding doors which lead out to the terrace and gardens beyond in addition to two large ceiling lights. The German made kitchen, by Nolte, has ample floor and wall mounted cabinetry with Dekton work surfaces is further enhanced by underfloor heating (wet system) and a Quooker boiling water tap. There is a large cooking island with four ring Miele induction hob with wide and deep pan drawers on either side. In addition to an integrated combination microwave oven, fan assisted oven, and dishwasher all by Miele and a large fridge and freezer by Hotpoint, which are also integrated. A WC and separate utility room which can access the terrace completes the ground floor accommodation. The quality continues upstairs, accessed by a wide stairway, where there are three bedrooms on the first floor all with 1930 s Art Deco feature fireplaces. There is a family bathroom with white sanitary ware, marble flooring wall and splash back tiles, stainless steel fittings with a bath and separate shower. On the second floor there is a further double bedroom with en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath. Outside, the rear landscaped and terraced gardens can be accessed either through the house or garage, are laid mainly to lawn, bordered by raised sleepers with mature trees and shrubs. The terrace, made up of Porcelanosa tiles to mirror the interior tiles in the kitchen, runs across the back and side of the property. The front gardens with mature hedging and deep beds surrounding a lawn has gravelled driveway for a couple of cars leading to a garage. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Cambridge City Council Outgoings: Council Tax: Band E Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills

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6 Savills Cambridge savills.co.uk Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise Job ID: User initials: VP