Cambridge · CB4

Midsummer Common, Cambridge

£1,000,000Available

Guide Price

Agent's summary

A rare detached Victorian residence sitting directly on Midsummer Common with River Cam views to the front, within walking distance of central Cambridge. This historic detached residence was once occupied by the ferryman, whilst offering his services to cross the river. The property stands well within its own enclosed walled gardens with residential parking available close by.

Beds3
Baths1
TypeDetached
From Cheffins Sales

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A rare detached Victorian residence sitting directly on Midsummer Common with River Cam views to the front, within walking distance of central Cambridge. This historic detached residence was once occupied by the ferryman, whilst offering his services to cross the river. The property stands well within its own enclosed walled gardens with residential parking available close by.

Timber Panelled Entrance Door - into:

Entrance Lobby - windows to either side, panelled and glazed entrance door into:

Entrance Hall - with staircase rising to the first floor.

Sitting Room - feature open fireplace with log burning stove, arch shaped recesses, double panelled radiator, and a casement window to the front.

Dining Room - chimney breast, double panelled radiator, casement window to the front.

Kitchen - fitted with a generous range of storage cupboards and drawers to base and eye level with square edge working surfaces with inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, Neff electric oven, 4 ring gas hob, extractor fan, double panelled radiator, casement windows to the side and rear.

Rear Hallway - with timber and glazed door leading out to garden.

Cloakroom - fitted with white suite comprising low level dual flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with tiling to splashbacks, heated towel rail/radiator, frosted casement window.

On The First Floor -

Landing - with access to loft space, cupboard housing Vaillant gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating system.

Bedroom 1 - wardrobe cupboard, radiator, casement window to the front.

Bedroom 2 - wardrobe, radiator, casement window to the front.

Bedroom 3 - radiator, casement window to the rear.

Bathroom - with white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower above, pedestal wash hand basin, low level dual flush w.c., part tiled walls, heated towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, frosted casement window to the side.

Outside - Front garden with retaining hedgerow, gated access and pathway to front door and slate chip beds.

Rear and side garden enclosed by walling and fencing with paved patio area, private sewage system, mature apple trees. Cobbled parking area to the front and for vehicular access and not long term parking and residents' parking permits are available.

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Connected for everyday life

100%

of homes in a nearby postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

Available speed bands
30+ Mbps
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100+ Mbps
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300+ Mbps
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1,000+ Mbps
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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · nearby postcode CB4 1DU · 0.05 miles from the available location · residential premises

Getting about

1.4 miles

to Cambridge Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
7.5 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
9.7 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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