Substantial Victorian house requiring renovation
23 Sep 2015 | 02:00 PM
Result:
SOLD - £775,000
Freehold
Carlyle House, 20 Devonshire Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2BH
Lot 15
Result: SOLD - £775,000
Key Features
- Freehold with Vacant Possession
- Scope for redevelopment, subject to planning
- Large workshop to rear of property
- Substantial central city house and engineering works requiring renovation
Description
A rare chance to purchase a substantial three storey, bay fronted Victorian house and former engineering works of brick construction beneath a pitched slate roof. The property has been within the same family ownership for four generations and is now in need of complete refurbishment, but also offers scope for redevelopment, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. The main house is currently divided into 3 flats.
Accommodation comprises
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall; Sitting Room; Kitchen; Bedroom; Cloakroom.
First Floor: Central Landing gives access to Two Double Bedrooms; Sitting Room; Kitchen; Bathroom.
Second Floor: Central Landing gives access to Three Bedrooms; Sitting Room; Kitchen; Shower Room.
EPC - G
The property benefits from an Integral Garage which is accessed via a pair of double doors from Devonshire Road and this leads to a large two storey Workshop of masonry construction beneath a corrugated sheet roof. The workshop has light and power connected, and has a second storey to the rear which houses a further workshop/office area.
There is a small courtyard area between the house and the workshop to the rear which is mainly laid to concrete.
Tenure
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Location
The property is situated in a prime central city position which is convenient for the nearby train station and is within easy reach of the local amenities on Mill Road making this a very sought after residential location.
Lot Type
Residential
Planning
The property offers a range of accommodation and may lend itself to extension/conversion or redevelopment, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. Interested parties should contact Cambridge City Council, Tel.No. 01223 457000
Legal Packs
Woodfines LLP, Lockton House, Clarendon Road, Cambridge CB2 8FH. Tel.No. 01223 411421 Ref. GM or www.cheffins.co.uk/propertyauctions
Viewing
Cheffins Residential Department 01223 214214
Important notes
IMPORTANT: Cheffins would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances or fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. Images may have been digitally edited for illustration purposes. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
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