Here’s what £400-£450k will buy you – in the city and beyond
Markby Close, CB22
Who? Carter Jonas
What? Four-bedroom detached house
Where? Markby Close, Duxford, 1 mile from the M11, 1.4 miles from Whittlesford train station, 8 miles from Addenbrooke’s Hospital
How much? £425,000
Tell me more: Markby Close is a large, modern property situated in the popular village of Duxford. It boasts four bedrooms, one bathroom, two reception rooms, a garden and a double garage, covering approximately 1,227 square feet. The nearest schools are located in Cambridge and Royston, and have, on average, been rated highly by Ofsted. Duxford itself remains sought after for its proximity to the M11 and Whittlesford station, which offers a direct link to London’s Liverpool Street, and there is a comprehensive range of facilities available in nearby Sawston, as well as further afield in Cambridge and Saffron Walden.
Histon Road, CB4
Who? Carter Jonas
What? Three-bed semi-detached house
Where? Histon Road, Cambridge, 1.5 miles from the city centre, 2.9 miles from the train station
How much? £450,000
Tell me more: As well as its three bedrooms, this property offers a front and a back garden, two bathrooms and two reception rooms. It has already been extended and has potential for further development. It occupies approximately 1,173 square feet and is located near several good primary and secondary schools. The property offers great potential, especially with a few updates, and the location, whilst a little way out of town, offers both shops and parks within easy walking distance.
The Doncaster, CB8
Who? Bidwells
What? Five-bedroom detached house
Where? Anvil Way, Kentford. 5 miles from Newmarket, 1 mile from Kennett railway station, 28 minutes’ drive to Cambridge
How much? £425,000
Tell me more: In Kentford, rural Suffolk, the Doncaster has five bedrooms, a spacious living room, dining room, en-suite shower and double garage. Kentford is a small village located between Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds which offers a post office, two pubs and a primary school. With a 90-minute commute to central London, Stansted Airport is 40 minutes away and there’s easy access to the A1 and M11.
New Street, CB1
Who? Carter Jonas
What? Two-bedroom duplex penthouse apartment
Where? New Street, Cambridge, within walking distance of Anglia Ruskin University, the train station and The Grafton Centre
How much? £450,000
Tell me more: New Street is a slick city-centre development boasting two floors, two bathrooms and two bedrooms, plus exclusive access to a roof terrace. The development includes 14 one- and two-bedroom apartments. Whilst there is a store for cycles and bins, no parking is available. As with all central Cambridge properties, New Street is within close reach of outstanding primary and secondary schools.
