Sharman Quinney says ..
Welcome to this well-maintained ground floor two-bedroom apartment in the highly sought-after Orchard Park. Perfectly located near central Cambridge and with easy access to the A14/M11, this home offers the ideal blend of convenience and comfort.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom flat in Histon & Impington, Cambridge, is offered at £290,000. The property is located in a convenient area with good access to schools and transportation. Orchard Park Community Primary School, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, is within walking distance, and Cambridge North and Cambridge train stations are within reasonable proximity. The interior, as shown in the photographs, appears clean and well-maintained, though showing some age. The kitchen and bathroom are functional but lack modern fixtures and fittings. A significant downside is the complete lack of outdoor space. While the list price is in line with comparable flats in the area, potential buyers should carefully assess the limited land and consider potential refurbishment needs to personalize the space to their preferences. The property presents a reasonable balance of advantages and disadvantages in a desirable but not overly central Cambridgeshire location; suitable for first-time buyers, investors, or those seeking convenient access to Cambridge while potentially benefiting from a slightly lower price point compared to homes within the city centre itself.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 700.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 375,000.00 £Decreased by 23.47 %
- Est sale value
- 364,700.00 £Increased by 4.41 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,535.00 £/moIncreased by 11.80 %
- Est letting value
- 1,400.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.91 %Increased by 46.13 %
- Crime Rate
- 9.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.24 KM | |
| Orchard Park Community Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.38 KM |
| Arbury Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.07 KM |
| Kings Hedges Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.20 KM |
| King'S Hedges Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Good | 1.20 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Buchan Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Arbury Road | £ 525,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Apollo Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Essex Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge North | 8001 | CMB | 4.45 KM |
| Cambridge | 7022 | CBG | 4.72 KM |
| Waterbeach | 7079 | WBC | 9.23 KM |
| Shelford (Cambs) | 7043 | SED | 9.58 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetpea Way, Orchard Park, Cambridge, CB4 | £ 295,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Sweetpea Way, Cambridge | £ 265,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Sweetpea Way, Cambridge | £ 300,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Sweetpea Way, Cambridge | £ 235,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Sweetpea Way, Cambridge | £ 300,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
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| 2 Sweetpea Way | £ 245,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 62 Sweetpea Way | £ 275,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 50 Sweetpea Way | £ 245,000 | 0.00 KM |