Pretoria Road, Cambridge, CB4 1HE
By Isabel Hastie
£ 1,000,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Isabel Hastie says ..
One of the remaining homes on Pretoria Road that has not been extended (other than a small pantry built in, or around, the 1930s), offering an opportunity to further modernise a simply charming home on one of Cambridge's most delightful streets.
Property Oracle says ..
This semi-detached property located on Pretoria Road in Cambridge’s West Chesterton offers a blend of period charm and modern living potential. The interior photos reveal original features like fireplaces, high ceilings, and hardwood flooring, creating a cozy atmosphere, while some dated decor suggests opportunities for modernization. The kitchen, while functional, might need upgrading. The bathrooms seem to possess original fixtures, possibly requiring maintenance or replacement to meet contemporary standards. The garden appears adequately sized but could benefit from landscaping enhancements. The property’s proximity to several highly rated schools, including a nearby ‘Outstanding’ rated secondary school and its relatively close distance to Cambridge city centre make it an appealing option for families. The nearby Midsummer Common provides ample green space for leisure activities. The presence of a train station within a 2.37 KM radius provides relatively good public transport access. However, the lack of readily available shopping amenities on the road itself may require a short trip to a nearby location. Given that other properties on the same road sell for much more, the £1,000,000 price point can be considered a reasonable lower end of the market price. While the home has an undeniable charm and location, potential buyers must be prepared for some renovation works to fully optimize the property’s value.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,238.93
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 577,500.00 £Decreased by 15.57 %
- Est sale value
- 763,180.88 £Decreased by 4.05 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,736.00 £/moDecreased by 0.86 %
- Est letting value
- 1,238.93 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.61 %Increased by 17.59 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.55 KM |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge | Academy Alternative Provision Converter | Requires improvement | 0.62 KM |
| Castle School, Cambridge | Community Special School | Good | 0.87 KM |
| Cambridge Arts And Sciences Sixth Form And Tutorial College | Other Independent School | 0.88 KM | |
| Parkside Community College | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.02 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Chestnut Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| North Terrace | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Westbrook Business Park | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Victoria Homes | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 7022 | CBG | 2.37 KM |
| Cambridge North | 8001 | CMB | 3.48 KM |
| Shelford (Cambs) | 7043 | SED | 7.31 KM |
| Waterbeach | 7079 | WBC | 9.26 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria Road, Cambridge, CB4 1HE | £ 1,000,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Pretoria Road, Cambridge, CB4 1HD | £ 1,500,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Pretoria Road, Cambridge, CB4 1HD | £ 1,450,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Hamilton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1BP | £ 1,100,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Hamilton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1BP | £ 375,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Pretoria Road | £ 1,185,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 16 Pretoria Road | £ 861,016 | 0.01 KM |
| 14 Pretoria Road | £ 499,995 | 0.01 KM |
| 14a Pretoria Road | £ 857,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 10 Pretoria Road | £ 1,115,000 | 0.01 KM |