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Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22

East of England

£950,000

Listed on 10/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2293 sqft

Features

  • Garage

Description

This detached four-bedroom house extends to approximately 2,293 sq ft over two floors and occupies a good-sized plot in a south Cambridgeshire village. It includes an integral double garage and a covered swimming pool. The property is described as well maintained and ready to move into, while also offering scope for modernisation and refurbishment to suit a buyer's requirements. The location provides access to Cambridge city centre, Addenbrooke's Hospital and the M11. Great Shelford, around 1.25 miles away, has shops, a primary school, library, health centre and a mainline station with services to London Liverpool Street. Trumpington High Street and local schools and colleges are also within reach. The city centre is approximately 2.5 miles away.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

67out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £950,000, this four-bedroom detached house is priced below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a positive starting point for a buyer looking to add value. The brick exterior and tiled roof appear broadly intact, while the interiors are clean and usable but dated, offering scope for a light, tailored modernisation rather than a major overhaul.

The covered swimming pool, integral double garage, substantial driveway and established garden give this home plenty of character and practical appeal. The pool enclosure panels show grime or staining and are worth inspecting, but the overall picture is a solid family-house canvas in a popular South Cambridgeshire village, with Cambridge and the M11 close by.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated carpets and traditional finishes to give the house a more contemporary feel.
  • Make the covered swimming pool a standout feature; inspect and clean the stained enclosure roof panels as part of the improvement plan.
  • Build on the established garden, driveway and integral double garage to enhance the home’s family appeal.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22
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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£3,589
Based on a loan of £712,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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