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Warren Road, Cambridge

East of England

£550,000

Listed on 14/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1000 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This classic 1930s three-bedroom family residence offers a solid structure in a peaceful north city locale, complete with a spacious rear garden that backs onto allotments. While it has been well-cared-for over the years, the property presents an excellent opportunity for modernisation to enhance its potential. The accommodation is spread over two levels and includes an inviting entrance porch leading to a hallway with storage and a cloakroom. The open plan living/dining area features large windows that let in natural light, and direct access to the rear garden through sliding doors. The galley kitchen/breakfast room also opens up to the garden, making it ideal for family gatherings or entertaining guests. On the first floor, you'll find three bedrooms, with two doubles equipped with fitted wardrobes, plus a tastefully updated family bathroom featuring a four-piece suite. Outside, the front of the house boasts a paved driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, along with a garage that has power connected. The generously sized rear garden is laid mainly to lawn and includes seating areas as well as various plants and structures like a summer house. Given its current condition and location in Cambridge—close to amenities and transport links—this home is ripe for investment or personalisation according to your tastes.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This well-maintained 1930s semi offers a straightforward light-refresh project: the living and dining areas, kitchen and several other interior finishes are usable but dated, while the bathroom already appears comparatively current. The long established garden, driveway and garage add to the appeal, with Cambridge North station and the Science Park around a mile away.

The price is not a value-led feature: at £550,000, it is about 10% above the local average on a £/sqf basis. The fundamentals are strong, but purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the scope to create value will depend on buying carefully and keeping the refresh focused.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated carpets, wallpaper and finishes across the living areas and bedrooms to give the home a more contemporary feel.
  • Update the older-style kitchen finishes while retaining the comparatively current bathroom.
  • Make the most of the long garden, patio, summer house, driveway and garage, alongside the practical family layout.

Key risks

  • The asking price is above the local £/sqf average, and purchase plus works costs look tight against local benchmarks.

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Map

Location

Warren Road, Cambridge
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Cambridge North Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Chesterton

  • Cambridge Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Cambridge South Rail Station

    3.4 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Waterbeach Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Waterbeach

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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
£2,247
Based on a loan of £412,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-4.3% since listed
£550,000£25,000(-4.3%)
30/09/2026
Current price
£575,000Initial listing
14/07/2026

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