Listed for £1,500,000
February 13, 2026
Sold for £1,350,000
2023
Sold for £1,000,005
2019
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The south-east facing rear garden is fully enclosed and extremely private in aspect. It has been beautifully landscaped with low maintenance in mind and comprises a newly paved Indian sandstone terrace, leading via curved steps to an artificial lawn with stone surround, mature well stocked flower beds and a raised stone planted border. At the end of the garden, a rose-covered arbour creates a focal point and rustic wicker fencing conceals the garden shed and bins. A wooden gate opens to a snicket providing pedestrian access leading to Grantchester Meadows.
The property, which has a gas fired central heating system and underfloor heating throughout, is offered with no onward chain and can be seen in greater detail on the attached floorplan.
Location
Eltisley Avenue is located in the popular Newnham Croft neighbourhood, just 1.1 miles from the city centre with its wide array of amenities including comprehensive shopping facilities such as Grand Arcade and the daily market, numerous arts venues, cinemas and the Colleges. There is excellent everyday shopping available on the doorstep in Newnham, including a butcher, bakery, Co-Op mini supermarket, chemist and a post office/general store with extensive delicatessen. Fresh fish is delivered weekly by refrigerated van and numerous ‘pop-up’ world food outlets regularly visit the area. The local Sports and Social Club hosts regular jazz, folk and classical music evenings alongside quiz nights, lectures and wine tastings.
Regarding schools, the property is in the catchment area for Newnham Croft Primary School which feeds into Parkside Community College. There are a number of reputable independent schools close by for all ages including The Leys, St Faiths and The Stephen Perse Foundation.
The property could not be better placed for green spaces. Lammas Land with its children’s playground and pool is just minutes away. Nature lovers are blessed with Paradise Nature Reserve and Grantchester Meadows with the meandering river Cam just 400 ft away. Owls and cuckoos can be heard in the garden. The Riverbank Club 5 minutes walk away provides private access for wild swimming in the Cam.
For the commuter, the property is 1.5 miles away from Cambridge station which provides regular services into London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross, with journey times from 48 minutes. Access to the M11 Junction 12 is just 1.7 miles away which in turn provides easy access to Stansted Airport and London.
All distances and times are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,618 sq ft