Knightly Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2

Modern and stylish townhouse in esteemed development overlooking the green

Description

58 Knightly Avenue is an attractive four-bedroom end-of-terrace townhouse, beautifully positioned in a peaceful and traffic-free setting overlooking a landscaped green. Built in 2016 by Hill, this high-specification home features buff brick elevations, Velfac windows, and flexible living accommodation arranged over three floors, along with a private rear garden, garage, and self-contained studio above.

The heart of the ground floor is a bright, dual-aspect kitchen and dining room that spans the full depth of the house. Generous glazing at both ends allows natural light to pour in, with full-height doors at the rear opening directly onto the garden. The kitchen is stylishly appointed with sleek off-white cabinetry, quartz-effect countertops, and a central island with breakfast bar. Appliances include an induction hob, double oven (including a combi-oven), tall fridge and separate freezer, integrated wine cooler and dishwasher. Off the hallway is a separate utility room and cloakroom/WC.

The first floor offers a spacious L-shaped sitting room at the front, featuring dual windows and a deep bay that frames tranquil views across the green. At the rear is a generous guest bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room.

On the top floor are three further bedrooms, including a principal suite with extensive fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the other two bedrooms. The upper landing features a dramatic sloped ceiling and large Velux skylight, flooding both the landing and stairwell with natural light.

Heating is provided via gas-fired underfloor heating to the ground and first floors, and radiators on the second floor.

Outside, the property is set back from the road beyond an open green, enhancing its sense of space and privacy. The rear garden is enclosed, mainly laid to lawn with a paved terrace ideal for outdoor dining. A door leads through to the double garage, which has an electric up-and-over door and an external staircase leading to a versatile studio space above. Ideal as a home office, guest suite or potential annexe, this area includes a kitchenette, shower room and independent gas boiler.

Location

Knightly Avenue is situated within the University city of Cambridge, just 0.5 miles from Addenbrookes Hospital and bio-medical campus, and one mile (approx) from Cambridge South station which is due to open in Autumn and will provide regular services to London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross, as well as Stansted Airport.

There is a wide range of cultural and recreational amenities within the city, including The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Kettle’s Yard, Arts Theatre, Corn Exchange and many others. Punting on the river Cam is popular and there are various green spaces around the city including Midsummer Common, Parkers Piece and Lammas Land. For shopping, there is a popular busy daily market in Cambridge Market Square and further facilities can be found at The Grafton Centre and Grand Arcade shopping malls in central Cambridge.

Schools for all ages groups in Cambridge centre in both state and independent sectors including The Leys, The Perse, The Stephen Perse Foundation. For college students, Long and Hills Road sixth form colleges are 1 and 1.3 miles away respectively.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,902 sq ft