Summary - 83 HOLBROOK ROAD CAMBRIDGE CB1 7SX
5 bed 2 bath Detached
1930s detached house with annexe and 0.6-acre garden in south Cambridge..
- Substantial 1930s detached house with strong period character
- Self-contained interconnecting annexe ideal for guests or rental
- Large plot of about 0.6 acre with mature gardens and summerhouse
- Off-street parking, gravel driveway and single-bay carport
- EV charger, mains gas boiler and radiator heating in place
- Solid brick walls; no confirmed cavity insulation (likely upgrade needed)
- Only two bathrooms for five bedrooms; potential to add facilities
- Council tax noted as quite expensive
An impressive 1930s detached house set on about 0.6 acre in south Cambridge, offering substantial family accommodation and period character. The main house provides multiple reception rooms, five bedrooms and generous circulation space, while a self-contained annexe (inter‑connecting door) adds flexible use for guests, home office or rental income.
Interior features include original period details, timber panelling, parquet floors and large windows that deliver good natural light. The kitchen/dining and utility layouts are practical for family life; outside, mature hedging, lawns, productive vegetable plots, summerhouse and off‑street parking create a private, well‑appointed garden oasis in a city setting. An EV charger and mains gas central heating are practical modern additions.
Buyers should note material facts plainly: the house is a solid brick 1930s construction with no known cavity insulation, so thermal upgrading may be required. There are only two bathrooms for five bedrooms, and council tax is described as quite expensive. While the property appears well maintained externally, sensitive updating and insulation work would improve energy efficiency and comfort. This home suits a growing family looking for space and character, or an investor attracted to the annexe and strong Cambridge rental demand.
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