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Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, CB1

East of England

£430,000

Listed on 06/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
872 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A three-bedroom detached house in Cambridge, offered with no onward chain and requiring modernisation. The ground floor includes an enclosed porch, entrance hall with understairs storage, a bay-fronted living room and an open-plan lounge and dining area. Double doors connect the dining space to a further rear sitting room. The kitchen has wall and floor units, a stainless steel sink and storage, and is described as needing updating. Upstairs are two bedrooms with fitted storage, a smaller third bedroom and a bathroom. The house is described as a traditional 1930s property with a 1970s extension. Gas central heating is stated, along with an EPC rating of E. Outside, there is gated side access, a large rear garden and one off-road parking space on the front drive. The listing notes nearby shops, schools and transport links, including access to Cambridge’s city amenities. The existing layout and extended accommodation provide a basis for considering refurbishment, subject to inspection and verification of the property’s condition.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

62out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £430,000, this detached 1930s house is priced at £493 per sq ft, 13% below the local average—a useful entry point for a buyer looking to create value. The extended layout offers multiple living areas, while the large garden, gated side access and off-road parking add to its appeal in a popular Cambridge location.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the several living and dining areas, retaining the character of the 1930s house while updating panelling, finishes and flooring.
  • Modernise the galley kitchen and bathroom to give the interior a more cohesive, contemporary feel.
  • Make the most of the large established garden, with scope to improve worn paving and planting.

Key risks

  • The roof looks weathered in the aerial view, but its condition cannot be confirmed from the available photographs.

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Map

Location

Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, CB1
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Cambridge Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Cambridge North Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Chesterton

  • Cambridge South Rail Station

    2.2 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station

    3.7 miles

    Train · Great Shelford

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,624
Based on a loan of £322,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-9.5% since listed
£430,000+£30,000(+7.5%)
07/09/2026
Current price
£400,000£50,000(-11.1%)
07/02/2026
£450,000£25,000(-5.3%)
20/01/2026
£475,000Initial listing
03/11/2025

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