Ellis Close, Cottenham, Cambridgeshire CB24
East of England
£299,000
Listed on 29/09/2026
Listed on 29/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
BungalowArea
657 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom bungalow is set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac near the village centre. The listing describes front and rear gardens, along with secure gated parking. It is presented as a property with scope for modernisation, offering buyers the opportunity to update it to their requirements.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
39out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached two-bedroom home offers a usable starting point for a light cosmetic refresh, with dated finishes across the photographed rooms and scope to update the kitchen and bathroom over time. The gated block-paved parking, gardens and quiet cul-de-sac setting close to the village centre add practical appeal.
The score stays cautious where combining the asking price with a non-cosmetic refurb leaves all-in costs stretched versus area norms for this size — around 16% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. That is why the overall grade stays low; we have not forecast value after improvement.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated finishes and older carpets to give the photographed rooms a more contemporary feel.
- Modernise the functional kitchen and bathroom as part of a gradual update.
- Make use of the gated parking and front and rear gardens, with scope to improve the worn paving and outdoor presentation.
Key risks
- Budget carefully — economics look thin with the asking price plus a meaningful modernisation spend, about 16% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size. Finished value after works is not modelled here.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Waterbeach Rail Station
3.5 miles
Train · Waterbeach
Cambridge North Rail Station
4.3 miles
Train · Chesterton
Cambridge Rail Station
6.1 miles
Train · Cambridge
Cambridge South Rail Station
7.5 miles
Train · Cambridge
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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
£1,222
Based on a loan of £224,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-0.3% since listed
£299,000£1,000(-0.3%)
20/10/2026£300,000Initial listing
08/04/2026Services
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