Robert Jennings Close, Cambridge
East of England
£130,000
Listed on 03/11/2026
Listed on 03/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
StudioType
StudioArea
312 sqftFeatures
- Balcony
Description
This chain-free, first-floor studio in north Cambridge is offered to cash purchasers and requires refurbishment. The accommodation is approximately 300 sq ft, with an entrance hall and built-in storage leading to an open-plan living, sleeping and kitchen area. The existing kitchen fittings are dated, and the bathroom, which has a bath, basin and WC, also needs updating. Double-glazed doors open to a Juliet-style balcony, and further windows serve the kitchen area. Electric storage heating is noted in the EPC, which gives the flat an energy rating of D.
The property is leasehold with approximately 61 years remaining. It is being sold through an estate administration, with no onward chain, although probate has not yet been granted and conveyancing may take longer. Buyers should check the lease terms, service charges, ground rent and potential lease-extension costs. Robert Jennings Close is near Milton Road, Cambridge North station, the Science Park and Business Park, with bus services towards the city centre and access to the A14.
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
At £130,000, this studio is priced attractively against the local benchmark: £417/sq ft versus £500/sq ft. The glazed doors bring light into the open-plan space, and the layout offers scope to rethink the living, sleeping and kitchen area as part of a substantial redesign. The visible finishes are worn, the kitchen is dated, and the listing says the bathroom also needs updating, so there is a clear project here. However, purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, which tempers the appeal despite the lower entry price.
Limited photo coverage makes the renovation assessment further provisional. The short lease, cash-buyer requirement and possible delay while probate is completed also warrant careful checks before proceeding.
Key opportunities
- Rework the open-plan living, sleeping and kitchen area to make better use of the compact 312 sq ft footprint.
- Replace the dated kitchen and refresh the worn finishes to give the studio a more cohesive, modern feel.
- Glazed doors and maintained communal grounds provide a brighter setting for the renovation.
Key risks
- A substantial multi-area programme, including the open-plan finishes and updates stated for the bathroom, will take more time and coordination than a cosmetic refresh.
- Approximately 61 years remain on the lease; check extension terms, service charges and ground rent before committing.
- Cash buyers only, with probate not yet granted, may affect both the buyer pool and conveyancing timetable.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Cambridge North Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Chesterton
Cambridge Rail Station
2.2 miles
Train · Cambridge
Waterbeach Rail Station
3.5 miles
Train · Waterbeach
Cambridge South Rail Station
3.6 miles
Train · Cambridge
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