Summary - Flat 10, 49 Alpha Road CB4 3DQ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, renovated one-bedroom with communal garden and excellent transport links.
Newly renovated one-bedroom Victorian conversion, 344 sq ft
Share of freehold ownership for long-term control
Secure communal garden and bike storage close to city
High ceilings and large double-glazed windows for natural light
Electric storage heaters — higher running costs than gas
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; potential energy upgrades needed
Service charge approximately £1,100 per year
Small overall size; best suited to single occupant or investor
This newly renovated one-bedroom Victorian conversion blends period character with contemporary finishes. High ceilings and large double-glazed windows give a sense of space despite the compact 344 sq ft footprint, while bespoke fittings — a stylish kitchen, elegant bathroom and built-in storage — present a move-in ready interior suited to lettings or a city pied-à-terre.
Practical positives include share of freehold ownership, secure communal gardens and excellent transport links to the city, A14/A10 and M11. The location sits close to Jesus Green, Mitcham's Corner and Victoria Road, making it attractive to commuters, professionals and students seeking quick access to central Cambridge and local amenities.
Be clear on the property’s limits: the flat is small and runs on electric storage heaters, which can be costly compared with gas heating. The building’s original solid brick walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation, so consider future insulation or energy upgrades. Annual service charge is about £1,100.
For investors this flat offers turnkey appeal and strong local rental demand, though tenant mix may include students given the cosmopolitan student neighbourhood classification. For an owner-occupier or first-time buyer it provides low-maintenance, characterful city living; for either buyer, budgeting for potential energy improvements would add long-term value.
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