4 bed detached house for sale

Hinton Avenue, Cambridge CB1

An outstanding four-bedroom family home of 1,900 sq ft, offering stylish and versatile living space with private parking, set on a quiet, tree-lined residential street close to the centre of Cambridge. No chain.

The ground floor entrance opens into a superb open-plan kitchen/dining/living space with bi-fold doors leading out to the garden. There is also a cloakroom, separate WC, and utility room (with side-door access). Upstairs, the large principal suite includes a dressing room and bathroom. Three further bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an expansive floored attic space complete the accommodation. Externally, the rear garden benefits from shared side access.

The property is approached via a driveway providing off-street parking for two cars and bicycle storage. Entering on the ground floor, there is a generous entrance hall with engineered hardwood flooring and under-stairs storage.

To the right is a bright, dual-aspect dining area, while straight ahead the hallway leads through to an outstanding living space. The large, light and airy kitchen/living room (with underfloor heating) is flooded with natural light, making it an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Bi-fold doors open onto the patio and landscaped garden.

The kitchen is beautifully appointed with contemporary units and quartz work surfaces, a central island with breakfast bar, Quooker tap, and Bosch appliances, including an American-style fridge freezer. The remaining ground floor accommodation comprises a well-sized utility room with a side door for access to bins and bicycle storage, a cloakroom, and a separate WC.

On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, with a fourth currently used as a home office. The principal suite is particularly impressive, filled with natural light from dual-aspect windows and Velux skylights. It is complemented by a large dressing room and a luxurious en suite bathroom with underfloor heating, a double shower cubicle, free-standing bath, two vanity sinks, WC, and heated towel rail. The other bedrooms are well proportioned and enjoy substantial natural daylight in the afternoon and evening, with one benefitting from a Juliet balcony. The family bathroom is tiled with underfloor heating and includes a large bath with shower, vanity sink unit, WC, and heated towel rail.

The recently floored attic is accessed via a Ramsay ladder and provides ample storage with lighting throughout. The CCTV system is housed here but can be accessed via a phone app, as can the home alarm system.

The rear garden, with shared side access, has been landscaped to complement the house with contemporary lighting and planting. A terrace adjoins the kitchen, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Predominantly laid to lawn, a pathway leads to a second seating area at the end of the garden.

Hinton Avenue is a highly regarded and sought-after area for buyers looking to secure a home in Cambridge. The location provides easy access to the city centre, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Families are well served by an excellent choice of schools in both the state and independent sectors. Hinton Avenue lies within the catchment area for Morley Memorial Primary School, Coleridge Community College, Netherhall Secondary School and Sixth Form, and Hills Road and Long Road Sixth Form Colleges. The Perse School is also nearby, while other independent and state schools in the city centre are within walking distance.

Hinton Avenue enjoys an excellent position close to a wide range of amenities. Several independent shops are nearby, with four large supermarkets within easy reach. Cambridge Leisure, just 0.6 miles away, offers a multi-screen cinema, a wide choice of restaurants, and The Junction, a well-known live music and comedy venue. For commuters, Cambridge railway station provides fast services to London in under 50 minutes, while the A11/M11 offer straightforward connections to Stansted Airport and London.