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Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

East of England

£450,000

Listed on 30/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
856 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A three-bedroom semi-detached house on Coldhams Lane, currently arranged as four bedrooms with the original living room used as an additional bedroom. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, separate utility room and integral garage, while a family bathroom serves the first floor. The living room could be returned to its original use, subject to the buyer's preferred layout. The property requires modernisation, with scope to update the kitchen and bathroom and reconsider the internal arrangement. The integral garage offers storage or possible conversion, subject to the necessary consents. Outside, there is a paved front area with parking for two vehicles and a long rear garden. Any extension or other development would require planning and other relevant consents to be checked. The listing describes the property as within reach of Cambridge city centre, local amenities, schools, transport links and business parks. It is marketed by Kingsman Real Estate, Cambridge.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £450,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced below the local average at £526/sqf versus £567/sqf, giving buyers an opportunity to acquire at a relative discount. It is a medium-scale renovation project: the photographed kitchen and bathroom have dated finishes, there is visible wear to internal finishes, and the long rear garden needs clearance. The integral garage, separate utility room and flexible ground-floor arrangement add scope to tailor the house, while the garden is a notable asset. Limited photo coverage makes the renovation assessment further provisional.

Key opportunities

  • Redesign the dated kitchen and bathroom and refresh the worn internal finishes.
  • Clear and improve the long rear garden, retaining its mature trees and generous outdoor space.
  • Review the ground-floor arrangement, including reinstating the living room, and make use of the separate utility room and integral garage.

Key risks

  • Visible deterioration around the bath and pipework needs investigation as part of the bathroom works.

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Location

Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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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

    2.1 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
£1,700
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.3% since listed
£450,000£25,000(-5.3%)
20/04/2026
Current price
£475,000Initial listing
20/01/2026

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