Summary - 41 RIVERSIDE CAMBRIDGE CB5 8HN
4 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Character-filled four-bedroom family home with river views and large garage in central Cambridge..
Direct riverside views over the River Cam and university boat houses
Spacious 1,663 sq ft with four bedrooms and two bathrooms
Large detached garage/workshop with power and rear access
Period features: bay window, cast-iron fireplace, moulded cornices
Solid brick walls with no known wall insulation — likely poor thermal efficiency
Medium flood risk; potential for damp or water ingress at riverside site
High local crime rate — consider security measures
Council tax level described as expensive
Set directly on the River Cam, this extended Victorian semi-detached house delivers generous family accommodation across 1,663 sq ft with distinctive period detail and long river views from the front reception. The principal reception room’s bay picture window fills the space with light and frames boat-house vistas; original features such as the cast-iron fireplace, cornice and sash-style windows give character throughout. A large detached garage/workshop with power and rear access provides rare storage or home-studio potential for central Cambridge.
The layout suits a family needing multiple bedrooms and separate reception/dining space: four bedrooms and two bathrooms are arranged over two principal floors with useful ancillary cupboards and fitted storage. The kitchen/dining area opens to the enclosed rear garden via bi-fold doors, making an easy indoor–outdoor flow in better weather. Broadband and mobile signal are strong and the property sits within walking distance of local schools, shops and river amenities.
There are important practical considerations. The house is solid-brick Victorian with no built-in wall insulation indicated and likely requires upgrading to improve thermal performance and running costs. Council tax is noted as expensive, and the property sits in a medium flood-risk zone — riverside location that buyers should insure and survey for damp or water ingress. The local area records higher-than-average crime; prospective buyers should factor security and possible ongoing maintenance into their plans.
Overall, this is a character-rich family house in a highly desirable riverside spot offering immediate liveability and clear scope for energy-efficiency and cosmetic improvement. It will suit a family seeking right-sized, well‑located accommodation with strong long-term location value — or an investor prepared to manage the property’s maintenance and flood-insurance considerations.
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