A 5 bedroom semi-detached contemporary townhouse with separate studio annex.


Description

2 Morland Terrace, designed by architects MacCreanor Lavington, is a contemporary semi-detached townhouse constructed of buff brick elevations with high-specification double-glazed windows and doors, and the property benefits from underfloor heating throughout.

The house forms part of the landscaped “Accordia” development, to date the only one of two residential development ever awarded the coveted RIBA Stirling Price for Architecture (in 2008). The living space is arranged over four floors and extends to approximately 2,743 sq ft, excluding a self-contained studio and garage and can be seen in greater detail in the floorplan attached and measures approximately 573 sq ft.

The front of the property is approached via a leafy pathway leading to a timber front door which opens into a vestibule with space for coats and umbrellas.

The hallway leads, on the right, to a large open plan reception room which is afforded plenty of natural light from south facing floor-to-ceiling double height windows at one end. At the other end, bi-folding doors lead through to a well-appointed kitchen with tiled floors and an integrated double oven, 5 ring gas hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer and central island with a breakfast bar.

At the rear of the hall past a large storage cupboard, there is a WC and a separate utility room with a sink and plumbing for a tumble dryer and washing machine.

On the first floor there is a further galleried sitting room with a feature gas fireplace and views over the garden and reception room below. There is also a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with separate shower, which can also be accessed from the landing. There are four further bedrooms including an exceptional master suite on the third floor with a dressing area, en suite bathroom with separate shower and two basins. This room is further enhanced by a large balcony with far reaching southerly views.

The garden is laid mainly to lawn with a south-facing terrace running the width of the house. The lawn is bordered by raised beds enclosed with timber sleepers and has been well stocked olive trees, perennial shrubs and a pretty Japanese maple tree.

The double garage is accessed off Gilmour Road via an automated sliding wooden door, and above it there is a self-contained studio with shower, kitchenette and balcony overlooking the garden.

Location

Morland Terrace looks onto Brooklands Avenue behind a mature belt of trees and bushes. The property can be accessed by car from Gilmour Road which stems from the main thoroughfare on Accordia, Aberdeen Avenue, or a gravelled pathway from Shaftesbury Road.

Morland Terrace is in a prime location with The Botanical Gardens, historic city core and Cambridge railway station all close at hand.

Independent schools such as The Leys, St Faiths, Stephen Perse and St Mary’s along with Hills Road Sixth Form College are all nearby. State schooling for all age groups is also available in the City.

For the commuter, Cambridge railway station has fast and regular services to both London’s Kings Cross and Liverpool Street stations from around 48 minutes.

Excellent shopping facilities and cultural amenities are available in the historic core of the city including a busy market square that dates back several centuries and the Grand Arcade shopping mall.

Close at hand is Cambridge Leisure – a large complex offering a multi-screen cinema, a number of restaurants, a live music venue and several supermarkets.