Summary - 45 PRETORIA ROAD CAMBRIDGE CB4 1HD
5 bed 2 bath End of Terrace
Riverside Edwardian with south garden, modern kitchen and gated parking — ideal for families.
Riverside views over the River Cam and Midsummer Common
Large south-facing garden with mature walnut tree
Open-plan kitchen/dining/family room with modern fittings
Five bedrooms; flexible ground-floor study/bedroom and two shower rooms
Secure off-street gated parking with separate pedestrian access
Built c.1900–1929; solid brick walls likely without insulation
EPC rating E; potential need for insulation/energy-efficiency upgrades
Council Tax Band F — higher running costs
Positioned at the River Cam end of Pretoria Road, this handsome Edwardian end-of-terrace offers rare riverside views and generous family living in a highly desirable Cambridge location. A thoughtful two-storey extension creates a large open-plan kitchen, dining and family room ideal for everyday life and entertaining, while three reception rooms provide flexible living, study and music spaces. The modern, handleless kitchen with Silestone worktops and Bosch appliances is a genuine practical asset for busy households.
Upstairs are four well-proportioned double bedrooms with good natural light and a contemporary shower room; a fifth bedroom or ground-floor study with vaulted ceiling and private terrace gives extra flexibility for a home office or guest space. The large south-facing garden, mature planting and walnut tree create private outdoor space for children and summer dining. Secure off-street gated parking is a rare convenience this close to the city.
Practical points: the house was built c.1900–1929 with solid brick walls and no assumed cavity insulation; double glazing is present but install date is unknown, and the current EPC rating is E. Council tax sits at the higher band for the area. As with many period homes, ongoing maintenance and potential upgrade to heating/insulation will be considerations for buyers seeking long-term energy efficiency.
For families, the location is strong: less than a mile from the city centre, adjacent to Midsummer Common and in the catchment for Milton Road Primary and Chesterton Community College. Full-fibre broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working and streaming. Overall, this is a character-filled family home with riverside appeal and scope for energy improvements.
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