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Kings Road, Cambridge, CB3

East of England

£240,000

Listed on 05/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
1
Type
Flat
Area
430 sqft

Features

  • Parking

Description

This one-bedroom apartment is in Ashworth Park, a modern development close to Newnham and its local amenities. The accommodation is reached through a communal entrance and has a private hallway with a large storage and airing cupboard. The living room has dual-aspect windows and connects to a fitted kitchen with appliance space. There is also a double bedroom and a bathroom. Residents have access to communal grounds and covered cycle storage, and the apartment comes with an allocated parking space. The listing notes that roof works are due, with the cost not yet known, so buyers should establish the scope and any associated costs before proceeding. The property is presented as an opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor, with scope to consider its condition and future plans alongside those works.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a light-refresh project in a sought-after Newnham setting, with bright, tidy living space, a balcony aspect, allocated parking and access to well-kept communal grounds. The older-style kitchen and bathroom finishes offer scope for optional cosmetic updating rather than a major overhaul.

At £240,000, the asking price is about 3.7% below the local average per square foot, a modest value advantage. The main point to investigate is the stated roof work: confirm its scope, timing and how any costs would be shared.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older-style kitchen and bathroom finishes to suit your taste; both appear intact and usable.
  • Bright living space with glazed doors to a balcony, plus an allocated parking space.
  • Maintained communal grounds and covered cycle storage in a popular Newnham location.

Key risks

  • Roof works are stated as due, but their scope, timing and leaseholder liability are not established; clarify these before proceeding.

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Location

Kings Road, Cambridge, CB3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Cambridge Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Cambridge South Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Cambridge North Rail Station

    3.0 miles

    Train · Chesterton

  • Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Great Shelford

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£981
Based on a loan of £180,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-18.6% since listed
£240,000£25,000(-9.4%)
04/11/2026
Current price
£265,000£10,000(-3.6%)
20/05/2026
£275,000£20,000(-6.8%)
24/10/2025
£295,000Initial listing
16/10/2025

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