3 bed flat for sale

Homerton Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2

Substantial stunning penthouse with far-reaching panoramic views.

Description
42 The Belvedere was constructed around 2006 and was skilfully reconfigured (by the original developer of the scheme) from two separate units into one large apartment and as a result, now occupies the whole floor of this block.

The property is well presented and has a large triple aspect open plan sitting and dining room which is triple aspect which has two entry points to the wraparound terrace and a mainly east-west orientation which attracts a great deal of natural light. The eat-in kitchen/breakfast room has been re-fitted with a comprehensive range of white and sage green coloured cabinetry and integrated appliances along with premium Infinity engineered stone worktop and matching splashbacks. There is a glazed door giving access to the wraparound terrace, from which has distant views towards Newmarket and Six Mile Bottom. The property also benefits from ample storage within the large hallway. To the north, there are three double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and access to the balcony terrace and the principal bedroom has an en suite shower room fitted with Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware, along with terrace access and to the side is a wide paved terrace offering ample space for a potted garden and eating out. A study, with eastern aspect (or fourth bedroom) along with a family bathroom complete the accommodation. The property, which has high quality Amtico hard flooring and has electric under floor heating throughout, is well planned and is being offered for sale without an onward chain. The accommodation can be seen in greater detail on the attached floor plan.

There is a wrap-around balcony with panoramic views over Cambridge and distant views towards Newmarket, Six Mile Bottom and the Gog Magog hills. To the north is a wide terrace running the depth of the property which enjoys an east and west outlook and attracts afternoon and evening sunlight, an ideal place for dining along with space for a number of potted plants or indeed garden furniture.

The property, which overlooks superbly maintained communal gardens and comprises a raised triangular lawn with paved pathways and water features is superbly presented and offers fabulous lateral living. Beneath the garden is a resident’s under croft garage accessed by remote controlled roller gates. Number 42 benefits from two owned adjacent parking spaces and has the use of the resident’s cycle store. The Belvedere has a resident’s leisure complex, open from 5am through to 10pm, it boasts a swimming pool, steam room and a gymnasium, with treadmills, rowing machines, weights and several flat screen televisions. The block also has a team of porters on site who look after day to day affairs.

Location
The Belvedere is an esteemed apartment complex situated along Hills Road and overlooks the trainline into Cambridge. The station is approximately 400 metres away, with regular services to Stansted Airport (from 29 minutes) and London (from 50 minutes).

The city centre is approximately 1.2 miles away with comprehensive shopping facilities including a busy daily market and the Grand Arcade and Grafton Centre shopping malls, as well as many recreational and cultural amenities including the Fitzwilliam museum and punting available on the river Cam. There is also further shopping available along Hills Road and Mill Road, and in Cherry Hinton.

Cambridge Leisure Centre is situated 400 metres away, with popular restaurants like Nandos, Wagamama and Bella Italia, as well as a multi-screen cinema and bowling alley.

For schooling, there are a range of reputable independent schools available for all ages in the city including The Perse (located just 0.7 miles away), and the Stephen Perse Foundation (located just 0.9 miles away), as well as Morley Memorial Primary School and the Netherhall school for secondary schooling. Hills Road sixth form college is located just 100 metres away and Long Road sixth form college 1.4 miles away.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,679 sq ft

Leasehold with approximately 106 years remaining.