5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

An elegant and substantial period residence extending to 2,815 sq ft in this extremely desirable city location, close to many of the Cambridge's best schools and amenities. City Centre 2 miles, Addenbrooke's Hospital/Cambridge Biomedical Campus 1 mile, Mainline Railway Station (King's Cross and Liverpool Street lines) 1 mile, M11 (junction 11) 3 miles, (distances are approximate). This attractive semi-detached house is believed to date from the early Edwardian period and features handsome elevations of warm buff brickwork, accented by red brick detailing, beneath traditional slate-pitched roofs. The property has been extended and thoughtfully improved over time, resulting in generous and versatile reception space while retaining a wealth of original features, including high ceilings and period detailing. The well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors, combining classic architecture with substantial modern additions well suited to contemporary living, ideal for family life, entertaining and home working. 228 Hills Road is located approximately two miles south of Cambridge city centre and is ideally positioned for families seeking convenient access to both daily amenities and excellent employment hubs. The property is particularly well placed for Addenbrooke’s Hospital/Biomedical Campus, making it popular with medical and academic professionals. Transport links are a strong feature of the location. Cambridge railway station is within easy reach and provides frequent direct services to London King’s Cross, with the fastest journeys taking around 50 minutes, and to London Liverpool Street in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, making the property well suited for commuters while still allowing family life to be centred in Cambridge. A wide range of leisure, sports and family-friendly facilities can be reached on foot or by bicycle. These include Hills Road Sports Centre, offering indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a gym and fitness classes, as well as Cambridge Leisure, which provides supermarkets, cinema, tenpin bowling and a variety of restaurants, ideal for family outings and everyday convenience. The area is particularly well regarded for education with an excellent selection of both state and independent schools within close proximity, including Morley Memorial and Queen Edith’s Primary Schools, Netherhall Secondary School and Sixth Form College, and The Perse School. Further post-16 options are also available nearby at Hills Road and Long Road Sixth Form Colleges, making the location suitable for children of all ages.