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Cambridge is a jewel of a city, dignified and spacious with beautiful college buildings and bridges, and is known as a cycle city due to the profusion of bicycles preferred by its citizens for travelling around. People searching for property for sale in Cambridge will discover a busy city that still maintains the atmosphere of a bustling market town. You will hear the residents say how much they enjoy the combination of what is referred to as "town and gown" - the mixture of academics and locals. The University is one reason why Cambridge is a great place to live, it owns huge amounts of land and property which has been left in its original state. In April 2006 Cambridge was voted the second best city in the UK for property investment on Channel 4's "Where's Best to Invest", hosted by Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer of C4's Location and Relocation programmes. Cambridge has the highest average income of the top university towns, so there is huge demand among well-paid professionals for three and four bedroom family houses. Parents of students attending the University tend to buy one and two bedroom apartments in the new developments in the city. If you are searching for flats in Cambridge, expect to pay £229k+ for a two bedroom apartment in a purpose built block close to the city centre. As well as a number of developments of brand new flats and apartments, there is a variety of other types of property for sale in Cambridge, including brand new developments of houses, Victorian houses, town houses, Georgian houses, Victorian terraced houses and inter-war terraced houses. People searching for houses in Cambridge will find a good selection advertised by the estate agents in Cambridge, who are just waiting to help you find the right property. Before deciding whether you might prefer to live in the city centre or in a suburb, you could search for a property to rent in Cambridge.
Amenities for properties in Cambridge
Education is one reason why families with children choose to relocate to Cambridge. As well as being home to one of the UK's top universities, Cambridge has some of the best schools in the UK - Perse School in particular produces some of the best results in the UK. There are also a good selection of primary and secondary schools, as well as pre-schools and childcare facilities. If you are considering relocating to Cambridge, you will discover the city is at the heart of the fastest growing economic region in the UK. Amongst the larger employers in the city is Marshalls Aerospace, who employ approximately 3,500 people, and also run Cambridge Airport. The Cambridge Science Park is home to over 90 companies and 5,000 employees. Another thriving industry is tourism, employing over 6,500 people.
Cambridge has much to offer when it comes to shopping, entertainment and dining out. The Grafton Shopping Centre has over 70 shops, including many familiar high street names, including John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Debenhams, as well as a multi-screen cinema and a good-sized food court. A brand new shopping mall is currently being developed in the city centre which is due for completion in 2007. For supermarket shopping, Cambridge has all the major names - Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco. A daily market takes place at Market Hill, which, on Sundays, is taken over by a Farmers' Market, and an arts, crafts and antiques market.
Families who enjoy the great outdoors will be pleased to hear that East Anglia is one of the driest counties in the UK, so you can enjoy the many parks and open spaces around he city, with names such as Jesus Green (with free jazz concerts on Sunday afternoons during the summer), Christ's Pieces and Parkers Piece - which is one of the best known open spaces in Cambridge. During the summer months the Council hosts large events which are free to the public - "Pop in the Park", "Strawberry Fayre", an open-air comedy festival and fireworks nights. If you fancy something more strenuous, Cambridge has approximately five gyms, rowing clubs, an outdoor swimming pool and two indoor pools, or you could go for a jog along the towpath of the River Cam, or enjoy one of the traditional delights of Cambridge and hire a punt. And if you fancy a day out by the sea, the Norfolk coast is just an hour's drive away. For entertainment and evenings out, there is a good choice of restaurants, wine bars and clubs in Cambridge, as well as three cinemas (two multiplex and an arts cinema), several theatres and comedy clubs.
Other key amenities in Cambridge include Addenbrooke's Hospital, which is considered to be one of the best teaching hospitals in the region, and two private hospitals. There are a number of libraries in Cambridge, the largest of which is due to close at the end of the year for a major £7.5m rebuilding and modernisation project.
Transport in Cambridge
Local residents advise the best way to get around the compact city centre of Cambridge is either by bicycle or on foot, as some streets have been pedestrianised or are closed to traffic for all or part of the day. The council runs a Park and Ride service from five sites around the city, three of which operate from Monday - Saturday, and two additionally operate on Sundays. People who work in London who are searching for property for sale in Cambridge will discover they can commute from Cambridge's mainline station into the stations at either Liverpool Street or King's Cross - with the fastest trains taking just under one hour. By road from London and the South, Cambridge is accessed from the M11 motorway. From the north, the A1 and M1 link to the A14 dual carriageway straight into the city, and from the east and west, the A14 also leads to Cambridge. National Express coaches operate services to Cambridge from across the UK. The nearest airport is Stansted, which is 30 miles from Cambridge.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Cambridge
2 bedroom house in Stonefield, Bar Hill - Asking price of £149,995
Presented in a good condition thoughtout this two double bedroom mid terrace house would make an ideal FTB/Investment, features an attractive kitchen and modern bathroom, parking and a garden. No...... view full details
5 bedroom house in The Lawns, Clerk Maxwell Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - Offers in the region of £745,000
A Substantial Well Presented Five Bedroom Detached Modern Family House With A Delightful South Facing Garden In This Sought After Location To The West Of The City Centre... view full details
2 bedroom house in High Street, Longstanton - Asking price of £150,000
Bungalow in Longstanton... view full details
3 bedroom house in Hillcrest, Bar Hill - Asking price of £199,995
A practical three bedroom detached house situated on a pleasant & established plot within a popular development in Bar Hill. Features spacious re-fitted bathroom, 2 reception rooms & integral...... view full details
3 bedroom house in Thornhill Place, Longstanton - Offers in excess of £220,000
An extended & well proportioned semi detached house. Ex-Mod are popular for their generous sized rooms & gardens & this is no exception, features include both a re-fitted kitchen & stylish 4...... view full details
3 bedroom house in Histon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - Asking price of £295,000
Guide Price £295,000 - £325,000 This beautifully extended and well maintained 1930’s, three bed semi detached property has the rare benefit of a fully self-contained studiobusiness premises...... view full details
4 bedroom house in Orchard House, 3 Mill Hill, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge - Guide Price of £395,000
A well presented family house providing flexible accomodation in this highly regarded village with good access to both Cambridge and Newmarket.... view full details
2 bedroom house in Great Eastern Street, Cambridge - Asking price of £235,000
A much improved Victorian terraced home conveniently situated close to the railway station, local amenities and city centre shops. The property, which retains many period features comprises lounge...... view full details
3 bedroom house in Hobart Road, Cambridge - Asking price of £249,995
Situated in the sought after Romsey Town area of Cambridge this terraced house offers much improved accommodation comprising open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen areas, utility room, shower room,...... view full details
