Maids Causeway, Cambridge, CB5

Stunning four storey townhouse in prime city location

Description

This elegant period townhouse offers approximately 2040 sq ft of thoughtfully arranged accommodation across four levels, blending historic charm with contemporary updates. Positioned on Maids Causeway in central Cambridge, the property enjoys a handsome façade with wisteria and climbing roses framing the windows and door. It benefits from an attractive front garden, and a beautifully landscaped rear courtyard, ideal for outdoor dining or quiet relaxation.

On the lower ground floor, there is a stylish and modern kitchen and dining area, fitted with bespoke cabinetry, white marble worktops, integrated appliances and underfloor heating. Bifold doors open directly onto the rear terrace, creating a seamless connection to the garden. This level also includes a pantry, small laundry room, shower room (also with underfloor heating) and a versatile family room with access to the front of the property.

The ground floor features a double reception room with tall sash windows, wooden floors, and a period fireplace. At the rear there double doors open into a study or music room.

The first floor includes two well-proportioned double bedrooms with original fireplaces and fitted wardrobes, a single bedroom and a family bathroom, comprising of a freestanding roll-top bath, a separate shower, and traditional fittings. The spacious principal bedroom is located on the second floor with a vaulted ceiling and a large skylight, flooding the room in natural light. It also benefits from a modern shower room and under-eaves storage.

Steps from the kitchen lead up to the walled rear garden, with raised planting beds, paved seating areas, and useful storage, as well as a unique, compact sauna. All rooms have been renovated with the utmost care and best available materials, including carpentry-made fitted furniture throughout. All period details have been preserved. This Grade II listed building combines nineteenth-century elegance with up-to-date convenience, including double glazing, an air-source heat pump serving every bedroom and a number of smart technologies such as Wi-Fi controlled lighting and irrigation system.

Location

Maids Causeway is situated in a prime Cambridge city location, just under 100 yards from Midsummer Common and the river Cam. The city offers a wide array of cultural, recreational and sporting facilities and the centre is just 0.5 miles away.

For shopping, the Grafton is 0.2 miles away, and the Grand Arcade is 0.5 miles away, offering a variety of independent boutiques, popular shops, cafes and restaurants. There is also a busy daily market in Market Square.

For schooling, Maids Causeway is in catchment for St Matthews Primary School and Parkside Community College. There are further independent schools available in the city for all ages including The Perse, Stephen Perse Foundation, The Leys and many more. Hills Road and Long Road Sixth Form colleges are 1.5 miles and 2.5 miles away respectively.

For sporting, the Rowing Club is 0.6 miles away, just across the river Cam. Punting tours are also available across the river Cam throughout the city.

For the commuter, Cambridge station is 1.3 miles away with regular services into London Kings Cross, Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,040 sq ft