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Fulbourn Old Drift, Cambridge

East of England

£425,000

Listed on 05/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom detached bungalow offers single-level accommodation with a living and dining room, a separate kitchen and a conservatory. The kitchen has fitted base and wall units and space for appliances, and the listing notes that it would benefit from modernisation. The living room includes a gas fireplace, while the two bedrooms are described as well-proportioned, with built-in storage in the principal bedroom. A shower room completes the accommodation. Outside, the rear garden has lawn, patio areas, shrubs and a shed. The property also has a garage and driveway parking. The listing identifies scope to update the home and notes its position south-east of Cambridge, with access to local shops, Addenbrooke's Hospital, the railway station, the city centre and the A10 and A14.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £425,000, this detached two-bedroom home offers a light, usable renovation project rather than a major overhaul. The living spaces, conservatory and garden give it a solid base, while dated finishes leave scope for a cosmetic refresh and modernisation, particularly in the kitchen. The maintained garden, driveway and garage add practical appeal.

The score is a weak opportunity overall, but that is not a verdict that the asking price is too high: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The home’s single-level layout and accessible Cambridge-area connections are positives; confirm the condition of the boiler and other services, which cannot be assessed from the photos.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes across the photographed living spaces and bedroom while keeping the home usable during improvements.
  • Modernise the dated kitchen to give the interior a more current feel.
  • Make the most of the conservatory, garden, garage and driveway as practical everyday features.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Fulbourn Old Drift, Cambridge
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Cambridge Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Cambridge South Rail Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Cambridge North Rail Station

    2.7 miles

    Train · Chesterton

  • Shelford (Cambs) Rail Station

    3.4 miles

    Train · Great Shelford

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,737
Based on a loan of £318,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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