Summary - 35 ORCHARD STREET CAMBRIDGE CB1 1JS
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful two-bedroom home steps from parks, shops and public transport.
- Prime central location near Christ’s Pieces and city centre
- Two double bedrooms plus large boarded attic storage
- Private, very small walled courtyard garden, low maintenance
- Chain free sale for a quicker move
- Compact 627 sq ft layout across two storeys
- EPC rating D; likely energy-improvement costs
- Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; retrofit may be needed
- Local area records very high crime; consider security measures
A central Cambridge terrace with character, ready for someone wanting city living close to Christ’s Pieces. The house offers two double bedrooms across two floors, original period details and usable attic storage — a compact, well-laid-out home for first-time buyers or buyers downsizing from larger properties.
The ground floor has a front sitting room with exposed floorboards, fireplace and recessed shelving, and a separate dining room leading to a slim galley kitchen. The kitchen includes integrated white goods and leads out to a private walled courtyard garden designed for low maintenance. The shower room is contemporary and practical, with a separate WC.
Practical strengths include gas central heating, double glazing (installed pre-2002) and direct access to central Cambridge amenities, shops and green spaces within minutes. The property is chain free, so a quicker move is possible.
Notable drawbacks are factual: the EPC is a D and the original solid-brick walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation, which may mean higher energy use or upgrade costs. The garden and plot are very small and the area records high local crime levels, which should be factored into security and insurance decisions. Overall this is a compact, characterful period home in a prime central location, suitable for buyers prioritising proximity to the city over extensive outdoor space.
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