Summary - 74 HIGHSETT CAMBRIDGE CB2 1NZ
3 bed 2 bath Terraced
Three-storey freehold townhouse in Highsett — central, characterful, and suited to refurbishment or rental.
Three-storey mid-century townhouse, approx. 1,030 sq ft
Freehold with communal service charge £500/quarter (approx. £2,000/year)
Private paved rear garden; small plot, low maintenance
Residents’ off-street parking and landscaped communal grounds
Vaulted ceilings and built-in wardrobes in upper bedrooms
System-built walls; assumed no insulation—energy upgrades likely
Located in a lively student neighbourhood; higher-than-average crime
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, city centre location
A three-storey mid-century townhouse in Highsett offering flexible living close to Cambridge city centre. The layout provides a ground-floor open-plan kitchen/dining room and shower room, a generous first-floor sitting room with good natural light, and two upper bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and built-in wardrobes—suitable for first-time buyers seeking space and character in a central location.
Practical benefits include a private paved rear garden, off-street residents’ parking and access to well-maintained communal grounds. The property is freehold with an estate service charge (currently £500/quarter) covering communal maintenance, tree care and exterior works—helpful for low-maintenance city living.
Buyers should note the building’s 1960s system-built construction and assumed lack of wall insulation; upgrading insulation and modernising some services may be needed to improve energy efficiency. The neighbourhood is a lively, student-oriented area and recorded crime levels are higher than average—important considerations for those prioritising quiet or security.
Overall this is a well-located, medium-sized townhouse with scope to add value through targeted refurbishment. It suits first-time buyers or investors seeking a centrally positioned property with good transport links, fast broadband and easy access to local amenities and schools.
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