Flat for sale in Forbes Close, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2

Forbes Close is off Lime Avenue and is part of Countryside Homes' flagship Aura development, accessed from Long Road and perfectly placed for Addenbrooke's and access to the city from the south. The property will soon benefit from its close proximity to the Cambridge South station which is due to open in 2025.

The apartment is accessed via a communal front door with a secure intercom system. The entrance lobby has stairs and a lift leading to all floors and direct access to the undercroft parking which has the use of one allocated space.

The front door of the apartment leads through to the welcoming entrance hall with 2 large floor-to-ceiling cupboards providing ample storage. The open plan kitchen/dining/living room is particularly bright and airy with high ceilings, large picture windows and a glass door onto the balcony. The modern kitchen has been fitted with a range of wall and base-mounted units with integrated appliances including; a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven and induction hob with extractor over while leaving room for a freestanding washing machine/dryer. The balcony provides a private area ideal for alfresco dining.

Both bedrooms are comfortable doubles with bedroom one benefiting from wall-to-ceiling mirror-fronted wardrobes. The family bathroom has been fitted with a modern three-piece white suite with a shower over the bath, glass shower screen, heated towel rail and inset spotlights.

The property is leasehold with 92 years remaining with a peppercorn ground rent. The Service Charge is £1947 pa and this is reviewed every year with any increase based on building need and estimations.

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.