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Fontwell Avenue, Cambridge

East of England

£425,000

Listed on 06/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This chain-free two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow is offered as a renovation and modernisation project. The accommodation includes a front dining or family room connected to the kitchen, a separate living room with a large front-facing window and gas fireplace, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. At the rear, the garden has a patio and lawn with mature trees and shrubs, and is described as overgrown. The front has a shingled garden and a driveway providing off-road parking. The property is north of Cambridge, with the Science and Business Parks, North Cambridge Station and the A14 accessible by car. Mayfield Primary School, Chesterton Community College and local amenities are also nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow is a clear medium-scale modernisation project, with dated finishes across the living spaces and bedrooms, an old-fashioned kitchen and bathroom, and an overgrown rear garden to reclaim. The driveway, rear patio and mature garden planting give you a useful starting point, while the listing highlights access to Cambridge’s Science and Business Parks, North Cambridge Station and the A14.

At £425,000–£450,000, the guide price cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf because the floor area is missing, so value against local averages remains unjudged. The visible ceiling crack and unfinished area beneath the kitchen units merit inspection; the exterior and roof look broadly intact in the photos, though concealed condition cannot be confirmed.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a coherent interior update.
  • Refresh the living and bedroom finishes, including older carpets and decoration.
  • Clear and improve the overgrown rear garden while making use of the existing patio and driveway.

Key risks

  • Inspect the ceiling crack and establish whether it is cosmetic or indicates a more significant issue.
  • Check the unfinished area beneath the kitchen units, including the exposed plumbing and wall surface.

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Map

Location

Fontwell Avenue, Cambridge
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Cambridge North Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Chesterton

  • Cambridge Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Cambridge South Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Cambridge

  • Waterbeach Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Waterbeach

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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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