46 GLISSON ROAD CAMBRIDGE

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1 46 GLISSON ROAD CAMBRIDGE

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3 A most impressive Victorian house with extended and exceptionally well presented accommodation, in this highly, convenient, central city location. Cambridge City Centre 0.75 of a mile, Mainline Railway Station (King's Cross and Liverpool Street lines) a third of a mile, Addenbrooke's Hospital/Biomedical Campus 2 miles, (distances are approximate). Property Summary Gross internal floor area 2,560 sq.ft (238 sq.m). Ground Floor: Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, access to Cellar. First Floor: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (1 En Suite). Second Floor: 2 Bedrooms, En Suite Shower Room. Outside: Carport, Delightful Established South East Facing Garden. Please read Important Notice on the floor plan page. 46 GLISSON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 2HF

4 Description This imposing semi-detached Victorian house is constructed with brick elevations under slate roofs, which includes impressive stone dressed bay windows to the sitting room, dining room and 2 principal bedrooms. The well presented accommodation, arranged over 3 floors, is typical of the Victorian period with well proportioned rooms benefitting from high ceilings and deep sash windows. The property has been sympathetically refurbished by the present owners whilst retaining its original charm and period features. Improvements include stylish, re-fitted bath/shower rooms and a single storey addition including the re-configuration of part of the ground floor to incorporate a modern utility room and stunning open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room. Outside The property is set back from the road behind a low level wall. A geometric tiled pathway leads to the front entrance door and a Carport to the side 12'2 x 8'6 (3.70m x 2.60m) provides off street parking and gated access to a quarry tiled courtyard beyond with log store and door to utility room. A delightful, established garden to the rear enjoys a south easterly aspect and is a particular feature of the property. Enclosed by fencing and well screened by a variety of evergreen shrubs and bushes, it provides a good level of privacy and colour throughout the year. A paved terrace and white wisteria clad pergola adjoin the rear elevation of the house and there is an area of lawn, box hedging and trees including 4 varieties of magnolia, a white cherry and an autumn flowering cherry. A further paved seating area with rose clad pergola has been created to take advantage of the late afternoon/early evening sunshine.

5 Property Highlights Period features include open fireplaces, deep skirtings, panelled doors, picture rails, sash windows and ceiling roses. Fine Entrance Hall, with staircase to first floor, accessed via a Vestibule and impressive entrance door with traditional leaded light, stained glass, matching side panels and deep transom above. Charming Sitting Room with exposed timber floor, bay window with fitted shutters to front aspect, fireplace with inset patterned tiles, tiled hearth, marble surround and mantle, fitted bookshelves to alcove and bi-fold doors to adjoining Dining Room. Spacious Dining Room with bay window to courtyard, exposed timber floor, base level cabinets and bookshelves to alcoves and fireplace with slate hearth, stone surround and mantle. Stunning open plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room 28'7 x 21'4 (8.70m x 6.50m) with part vaulted ceilings, providing a wonderful area for family and social entertaining, with rustic walnut floor and flooded with light via 7 velux windows and full height windows and doors along the rear elevation. Bespoke Kitchen Area with range of handcrafted wall and base cabinets with drawers, Avonite work surfaces, including inset sink unit, with additional cold water power tap, gas fired Aga, 2 ring ceramic hob, 2 integrated dishwashers, second sink and oven. Excellent Master Bedroom with bay window to front aspect, range of built-in wardrobes, fireplace with patterned tiled insets and hearth, stone surround and mantle, fitted cabinets and shelving to alcoves and stylish Villeroy and Boch En Suite Bathroom with underfloor heating. 4 further double Bedrooms and 2 Bath/Shower Rooms, arranged over the first and second floors, including a spacious, contemporary re-fitted Family Bathroom with Villeroy and Boch white suite comprising deep bath with hand shower, WC, circular wash basin, walk-in shower and underfloor heating. The second floor accommodation comprises 2 double Bedrooms, one with an En Suite Shower Room with underfloor heating and the other with a Kitchenette, providing ideal, independent accommodation for teenagers, guests or au pair. Gas fired central heating. Security alarm system.

6 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. The site and location plans are not to scale and are provided for identification purposes only. OS licence NO. ES Copyright Bidwells LLP We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD

7 Location Glisson Road is situated off Hills Road, on the south eastern side of the historic city centre and is one of the most sought after residential areas in the city. Local shopping is available in Hills Road and Mill Road and there are a number of Colleges and University Departments within close proximity, together with a wide range of facilities and amenities including Parkers Piece, the University Botanic Garden and Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre/Indoor Swimming Pool complex. Some of the most highly regarded schools in the city, such as St. Faith's, The Ley's, The Perse, St. Mary's and The Stephen Perse School (from pre-prep to sixth form) are within walking or cycling distance of the property and there is also a nursery school in nearby Harvey Road. Commuters are particular well served with a mainline railway station within about a third of a mile providing services to London's King's Cross and Liverpool Street in approximately 52 and 67 minutes respectively. Viewing By prior telephone appointment with Bidwells Enquiries Robert Couch robert.couch@bidwells.co.uk Stonecross, Trumpington High Street, Cambridge, CB2 9SU bidwells.co.uk Agent Note The external photographs on the rear cover were taken during previous summers are included in order to demonstrate the gardens vibrant colour. Additional Information Local Authority Cambridgeshire County Council Outgoings Council Tax Band: G Council Tax Payable 2016/2017: 2, Services All main services are connected to the property. Fixtures & Fittings All items normally designated as tenant s fixtures and fittings including curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tenure & Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion Energy Rating E Health & Safety In the interest of Health and Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property.

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