Property description
The Forbes Building is very conveniently located where Addenbrooke's Road meets Austin Drive, a few moments from the Addenbrooke's campus and with excellent access out of the city too.
The apartment is accessed through a communal entrance that leads on to an attractive, balconied first floor landing where there is a private entrance door into the hall. The main living space is well-proportioned and has tall glazing and a door at the rear on to a private balcony that faces south-east.
The kitchen is fitted with quality worktops and high gloss fronted units. Fitted Smeg appliances include a fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washer, an electric oven, combination microwave and a ceramic hob with an extractor over.
There are two good double bedrooms, also with south-easterly facing tall glazing and bedroom 1 benefits from an en suite shower room. There is a generous, high-quality bathroom with a window to the front and a large, useful storage cupboard off the hallway.
Behind the building is a car park with an allocated space for the property and further visitor spaces are also available.
The lease was 250 years from new in 2014. The ground rent is currently £300.00 a year and the most recent service charge was £1764.10 for the year.
Trumpington is a thriving, fast growing part of the city that still manages to retain its village identity and sense of community.
It is exceptionally well located for access into the Addenbrooke's campus, out to the M11 and into the city by car, bus, guided bus, by bicycle on one of several purpose-built cycle routes, or even an enthusiastic walk. The city's mainline station can be easily reached along the guided busway cycleway without having to mix with car traffic at all.
The area has three primary schools and a brand new state-of-the-art secondary school that opened in 2016 bringing with it, excellent sporting facilities including a private members' gym. A number of private schools are within cycling distance.
There are also various restaurants, pubs, shops, a post office, hairdresser, surgery, pharmacy, library, Waitrose supermarket and two new country parks.
Amenities70 sqm / 759 sqft
2014
Leasehold
EPC - B / 82
Second floor apartment
Council tax band - C
2 bed, 1 recep, 2 bath
Allocated parking