House Hunter Jan 2013

Your monthly guide to some of Cambridgeshire’s best properties

January 2013

Contents Recipe of monthTine Roche of Cambridge Cookery School conjures up a sumptuous delight to comfort us through the long winter nights.

Dazzling Furniture for Contemporary LivingStylish advice from Hugh Jamieson of At Home Interiors on how to breathe new life into any home.

Property SelectionOur finest feature homes available through our magazine.

4. Residential Sale

10. Cambridge Cookery School recipe

18. At Home feature

24. Residential Lettings

Front CoverOur featured cover property is situated on London Road, Great Shelford and priced at £799,950.

Contact our Great Shelford sales team on 01223 845240 or email [email protected]

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Welcome to HouseHunter, our local property & lifestyle magazine...Welcome to the first edition of our new look HouseHunter magazine, which features a collection of just some of the superb properties available, both for sale and to let, across our network of local offices.

2012 was an eventful year for TuckerGardner, with both sales and lettings performing very well as Cambridge continued to buck the national trend. Over the year we continued our ongoing investment in systems, launched our new ‘tablet’ friendly website and stepped up our internal training with the result that we now have more qualified estate and letting agents than any other local company. The three of us also found a little time to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of the new Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital so thank you again to everyone that supported us.

We are proud of our distinctive service and our outstanding team of committed property professionals so whatever your property needs in 2013 we hope to be of service.

Enjoy the difference ...

John AdamsonAlex GraySimon Gardner

Residential Sales

TuckerGardner teams care. We listen to each clients’ needs and focus solely on what’s best for you.

We have a buddy system in place to make sure that there’s always someone in the office to help. We don’t trap sellers in a lengthy agency contract or pressure any of our team to meet internal targets, because we don’t actually have any. We treat each sale and person as unique to make it easier (even enjoyable) for you to sell or buy your home.

Contact the teams on:

CAMBRIDGE: 01223 350800 or email [email protected]

ELY: 01353 616130 or email [email protected]

GREAT SHELFORD: 01223 845240 or email [email protected]

HISTON: 01223 470099 or email [email protected]

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Ely Office

A 1920’s detached family house with extensive accommodation extending to 5878 sq ft including an indoor swimming pool, enjoying well wooded grounds in excess of half an acre positioned in one of the finest residential locations in the city.

Comprising: 5-6 bedrooms including impressive master suite, refitted family bathroom, drawing room with fireplace and box bay window overlooking the rear garden, sitting room with fireplace opening to garden room, refitted kitchen/dining room with door to the garden, utility room, gym, impressive 49’7” first floor play room, superb indoor swimming pool, large double garage, off-road parking, mature gardens to the side and rear extending to just over half an acre.

Contact the team on 01223 350800 or email [email protected].

Luard Road, Cambridge£1,850,000

A stunning 4 bedroom detached home occupying a cul-de-sac position, finished to a high specification throughout, within easy reach of the A14/M11 road networks.

Comprising: 4 double bedrooms with the master bedroom benefiting from an en suite shower room and WC, first floor family bathroom with shower and 2nd WC, ground floor cloakroom and 3rd WC, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, family room, living room, entrance hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, driveway parking and garage, front and rear garden


Cossington Close, Cottenham£449,950

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Dexter Lane, Littleport £205,000A very nicely presented four bedroom detached house with single car barn, set in this popular residential development.

Comprising: 4 bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite shower room, family bathroom, cloakroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, rear garden, no upward chain

Contact the team on 01353 616130

Ivy Court, Sleaford Street, Cambridge £450,000A most attractive modern Victorian style townhouse, forming part of this exclusive scheme with their own private entrance and courtyard for just six similar homes, located in a discreet position and giving a quiet setting.

Comprising: 4 bedrooms including master bedroom with en suite shower room, family bathroom with shower and WC, lounge with doors to the garden, kitchen/dining room with a superb range of units, ground floor cloakroom, entrance hall, gas fired central heating and double glazing, driveway parking within a courtyard setting, enclosed garden


Merton Street, Newnham, Cambridge £595,000A beautifully restored bay fronted Victorian town house enjoying a premier location in the heart of Newnham.

Comprising: 2 bedrooms, newly fitted bathroom, bay windowed living room, fabulous open-plan kitchen/dining room, reception hall, gas fired central heating, new double glazed sash windows, replumbed, rewired, and replastered throughout, landscaped gardens.


Pepys Terrace, Impington £299,950A delightful, rarely available, 3/4 bedroom detached home occupying a non-estate location well served by an excellent range of local amenities, including the Guided Busway.

Comprising: 3/4 bedrooms, ground floor bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, fitted kitchen, dining room, living room, inner hallway, double glazing, gas fired central heating, rear garden


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A substantial and impressive five bedroom modern detached home situated in an exclusive private development within the centre of this thriving town.

Comprising: 5 bedrooms, en suite shower room, family bathroom, cloakroom, large reception hall, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, gas fuelled heating, double glazing, large rear and side garden, double garage, ample off road parking


St Andrews Park, Soham£415,000

CambridgeCookerySchool

WINTER�SESSIONS�TO�INSPIRE ...in our stunning kitchen in central Cambridge.

We offer a unique way to celebrate all occasions. Cooking together bondsin a way no other activity can. Let our team guide you on a culinary

journey that will change the way you cook forever.

TEAM DAYS | FOOD SAFARIS | PRIVATE DINING | CANAPE PARTIES | COCKTAIL MAKING | & MORE

To find out more click on www.cambridgecookeryschool.com or call us on 01223 247620

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Berry Crumble Cake150g soft butter150g caster sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla extract or paste100g flour1 ½ tsp baking powder70g ground almonds200g mixed berries (if using frozen make sure liquid is drained off or cake will be too soft)

Topping100g cold butter100g plain flour100g Demerara sugar3 tbsp rolled oats1 tsp ground cinnamon

1. Pre heat oven to 180C,line a 20cm loose bottom cake tin.

2. Cream butter and sugar together. Graduallyadd the eggs and vanilla.

3. Sift over flour and baking powder and gentlyfold in.

4. Add almonds and mix to combine, spoon mixture into the tin and smooth over.

5. Scatter berries over the top and lightly pressinto the cake mixture with your fingers.

6. For the topping, rub flour and butter together with fingers till coarse crumbs.Stir in sugar, oats and cinnamon. Scatter overcake and bake for 45 minutes and check. Cool in tin.

7. Cake keeps for several days in airtightcontainers.

Whether celebrating a big family birthday orbringing a team of Development Managers together - Cambridge Cookery School is the

perfect place! Our fun, hands-on sessions willmake your event special and memorable in

every way.

Alongside our classes for every age and levelof cook we also run private sessions ranging

from easy going lunches, Cocktail making sessions, canape parties, full private dining

and children's parties.

Our corporate concepts suit teams looking tobond or relax and also work extremely well for

entertaining clients. The outcome is always the same - happy, relaxed and contented

participants.

Our stunning kitchen is filled with state of theart equipment for you to enjoy and our table-

ware from cult Scandinavian brand iittala helpsto make the dining experience quite exquisite.

Our professional and relaxed chefs ensurethat the outcome never fails and that your time

in our kitchen is more treat than trial!

From the moment you and your guests walkthrough the door we do everything in our

power to make you feel welcome and relaxed.That begins with a chilled glass of bubbly,

includes taking care of all your clearing andwashing up and finishes by us making sure

candles are lit, wine poured and food beautifully plated once you sit down to enjoy

the lovely food you have created.

Let us give your event the CCS touch!Tine and Liz

Our GiftVouchers

make an idealpresent!

CambridgeCookerySchool

WINTER�SESSIONS�TO�INSPIRE ...in our stunning kitchen in central Cambridge.

We offer a unique way to celebrate all occasions. Cooking together bondsin a way no other activity can. Let our team guide you on a culinary

journey that will change the way you cook forever.

TEAM DAYS | FOOD SAFARIS | PRIVATE DINING | CANAPE PARTIES | COCKTAIL MAKING | & MORE

To find out more click on www.cambridgecookeryschool.com or call us on 01223 247620

Best�CookerySchool�Finalist�inthe�2012�Lookingto Cook Awards

Berry Crumble Cake150g soft butter150g caster sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla extract or paste100g flour1 ½ tsp baking powder70g ground almonds200g mixed berries (if using frozen make sure liquid is drained off or cake will be too soft)

Topping100g cold butter100g plain flour100g Demerara sugar3 tbsp rolled oats1 tsp ground cinnamon

1. Pre heat oven to 180C,line a 20cm loose bottom cake tin.

2. Cream butter and sugar together. Graduallyadd the eggs and vanilla.

3. Sift over flour and baking powder and gentlyfold in.

4. Add almonds and mix to combine, spoon mixture into the tin and smooth over.

5. Scatter berries over the top and lightly pressinto the cake mixture with your fingers.

6. For the topping, rub flour and butter together with fingers till coarse crumbs.Stir in sugar, oats and cinnamon. Scatter overcake and bake for 45 minutes and check. Cool in tin.

7. Cake keeps for several days in airtightcontainers.

Whether celebrating a big family birthday orbringing a team of Development Managers together - Cambridge Cookery School is the

perfect place! Our fun, hands-on sessions willmake your event special and memorable in

every way.

Alongside our classes for every age and levelof cook we also run private sessions ranging

from easy going lunches, Cocktail making sessions, canape parties, full private dining

and children's parties.

Our corporate concepts suit teams looking tobond or relax and also work extremely well for

entertaining clients. The outcome is always the same - happy, relaxed and contented

participants.

Our stunning kitchen is filled with state of theart equipment for you to enjoy and our table-

ware from cult Scandinavian brand iittala helpsto make the dining experience quite exquisite.

Our professional and relaxed chefs ensurethat the outcome never fails and that your time

in our kitchen is more treat than trial!

From the moment you and your guests walkthrough the door we do everything in our

power to make you feel welcome and relaxed.That begins with a chilled glass of bubbly,

includes taking care of all your clearing andwashing up and finishes by us making sure

candles are lit, wine poured and food beautifully plated once you sit down to enjoy

the lovely food you have created.

Let us give your event the CCS touch!Tine and Liz

Our GiftVouchers

make an idealpresent!

A select development of 24 quality one and two bedroom apartments of excellent proportions, conveniently located for easy access to the Cambridge Science Parks and City Centre. Constructed by highly regarded local developers Beechdale Homes, the apartments have been designed for modern open-plan living with the 8 brand new apartments having an excellent range of quality features, including superb high specification kitchens with built-in appliances, including oven, hob, extractor, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge, plus stylish fully fitted bathroom suites. Externally there are established and well maintained communal gardens, a secure communal car park and an under cover cycle store. Each new property is guaranteed with an LABC 10 Year Warranty, whilst the existing apartments have excellent established rental returns.


Citygate, Woodhead Drive, Cambridge£POA

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A highly contemporary and sophisticated collection of one and two bedroom apartments and penthouses that will introduce a vibrant new living environment to one of the most desirable areas of Cambridge just 0.5 miles from the station and within easy walking distance of the city centre. Cambridge, home to the top university in the world with 31 colleges, the Grand Arcade and Grafton shopping centres, the Science Park and newly constructed Biochemical campus at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, provides the perfect opportunity whether you are buying to live in or for investment.


Fitzwilliam Road, Cambridge£POA

A gracious and imposing Grade II Listed former manor house commanding a prominent position in the heart of the village, within stunning gardens and grounds of approximately 1.8 acres.

Comprising: 5/6 bedrooms including master bedroom with potential dressing room/en suite, guest suite with en suite bathroom, family bathroom (2), stunning drawing room, fabulous kitchen/family room, panelled dining room/study, utility room, playroom/bedroom (6) with adjacent bathroom (3), conservatory/rear lobby, shower room/cloakroom, entrance lobby, spacious reception hall, loft room with further conversion possibilities (STTP), picturesque 1.8 acre gardens and grounds, driveway and car parking for numerous vehicles


Church Street, Great Shelford£1,950,000

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Cambridge Road, Oakington £389,950A deceptively spacious and beautifully presented four bedroom detached bungalow enjoying a charming non-estate location.

Comprising: 4 bedrooms with the master bedroom benefiting from an en suite shower room and WC, family bathroom and 2nd WC, cloakroom and 3rd WC, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, living room, entrance hall, inner hallway, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden, in and out driveway, parking, garage


St Marys Street, Ely £325,000A truly impressive example of a sympathetically restored Grade II listed Georgian home, retaining many original features and situated within a central city location and just a short walk from the Cathedral.

Comprising: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, rear lobby, family room, cloakroom, gas fuelled heating, large private rear garden


Beaumont Road, Cambridge £535,000A thoughtfully extended and beautifully presented family residence of excellent proportions, located in a highly regarded and sought-after position close to Addenbrookes Hospital.

Comprising: 5 bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room, living room, dining area, kitchen/breakfast room, garage and parking, enclosed gardens


Cambridge Road, Great Shelford £550 ,000A splendid, sympathetically extended 1930s detached house of traditionally elegant proportions with a lovely warmth of character enjoying a magnificent, south west facing landscaped garden of over 190 ft length.

Comprising: 4 bedrooms, bathroom, ground floor shower room, reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, garage and driveway, gardens


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A charming 5 bedroom detached, double fronted, period cottage enjoying a peaceful tucked away position in this popular village within easy access of Cambridge City Centre.

Comprising: 5 bedrooms, first floor family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and WC, ground floor cloakroom and 2nd WC, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, living room, family room, entrance hall, gas fired central heating, part double glazed, courtyard, garden


Mill Road, Lode£375,000

his compact three bedroom, two bathroom, seventh floor corner penthouse apartment affords spectacular views

overlooking Canary Wharf and London’s Millennium Dome. Originally built in 2000 the apartment was purchased in December 2011, by a client we had worked with before who came back to us for a total refurbishment, in time for the Olympics.The apartment had the appearance of a very tired and boring, but well kept, uninspiring penthouse. Having worked with the client twice before on a house in Cambridge and anapartment in the same block as the penthouse, I was excited at the prospect of working with her to achieve an ambitious transformation in the apartment within six months. The most positive thing about the apartment is the location and the consequent views and the amount of sunlight it attracts. To maximize the light an immediate decision was made to take out the wall enclosing the kitchen and thereby create an open plan living space which would be hard to leave. Essentially all the areas in the apartment remain unchanged, for the same usage, but were upgraded to a high end metropolitan living style.Contractors moved in within a month to level the floors and work on the electrics and plumbing. Two bathrooms were remodelled using limestone over the walls and deep brown marble on the floors. Storage was added as requested to be incorporated into the basin units and behind the mirrors. Large mirrors were then used to exaggerate the size of the small bathrooms, with niches cut into the limestone walls for extra storage, drama and illumination.The Italian made kitchen and wardrobes were designed to be sleek and minimal. The wardrobes have coloured glass doors and walnut interiors. The kitchen comprised a central island around the remaining column complete with unconventional

Italian pendant over and was kept uber contemporary with a 15mm thick white Corian top and a coloured glass splash back. LEDs under the island’s cupboards and drawers make the island appear to float. The effect is enhanced by the fact they also can change colour.

Creating an interior for the way our clients’ live

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Space planning in the living area was arranged to provide different uses to all four quarters. the four quaters being sitting, dining, relaxing and eating. The walls are painted white and all the skirting and doors a light grey. His and her sofas face the wall hung TV and gel fire, whilst a round revolving sofa for relaxing could face all these areas as well as the view outside. The dining area has a table and six chairs adjacent to the writing desk. Drama was created in this area by using a mural of a British seascape for escapism which is used on the wall behind the writing desk. The colours used throughout the living area are all neutrals in linen, velvet and leather sparked with turquoise on ottomans and mustard mini tables and cushions. Watery green voiles hang across all the windows to soften the room, these shimmer in the sunlight and blow in the wind. Behind these the bronze mechanized roller blinds that give the James Bond effect as these are operated by remote. These also reduce the sunlight to 5% and solar gain by 50% yet can still be seen though in day and night. The mood lighting is set in scenes using Rako.The old wood floor was replaced by limestone and the bedrooms were given a deep grey wool carpet with bespoke rugs laid over. Artwork was chosen to carefully tie in with the specific locations in the apartment. The entrance and connecting hall highlights the artwork and use of low level wall lights giving a welcome.For the bedroom designs the three bedrooms follow a neutral theme of glamour. The master bedroom has a Japanese style mural on the wall over the bed while the two smaller bedrooms have three dimensional patterns. Silks and velvets give a luxurious feel while mirrored furniture and a touch of dark oak provide contrast. Textured rugs and prima bed linen complete the look. Finally, attention was paid to the shallow wrap around balcony. Here, pebbles and eco decking was laid together with a lighting circuit to illuminate the new box planting in aluminium troughs and planters. Contemporary furniture was planned to face the apartment as a way of extending the inside out. And enjoy the views of the nearby city scape.

Cambridge: t: 01223 812551 [email protected]: t:01603 928085 www.athome-interiours.com

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A fully renovated detached period house fronting an ancient village meadow, which retains its traditional period warmth, but benefits from a bright, contrasting, contemporary kitchen extension.

Comprising: porch and adjacent hallway, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, ground floor bedroom (4)/snug, three first floor bedrooms, first floor bathroom and ground floor shower room, detached modern barn with storage and garaging, generous cottage gardens


Wimpole Road, Barton£620,000

High Street, Sutton £439,950Once a farm house, this property has been sympathetically renovated and improved, now a superb period family home presented to a high standard throughout, offering well proportioned living accommodation, complemented by attractive gardens and stunning views over open farmland.

Comprising: 4 double bedrooms, master with en suite shower room, family bathroom, ground floor WC, sitting room, dining room, family room, kitchen, rear lobby/utility area, cellar with tunnel to rear garden, gym, garage with ample parking, established enclosed rear garden.


Abbey Street, Ickleton £550,000A modern family residence with spacious, well planned accommodation and a secluded garden situated in the heart of this popular South Cambridgeshire village.

Comprising: 4 double bedrooms, family bathroom, en-suite bathroom, WC, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, detached garage, parking, garden


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A substantial detached period house of elegant proportions and grand character, with a self-contained one bedroom annexe/studio. Set well back from the road less than three miles from the City limits.

Comprising: 4 bedrooms including master bedroom suite, bathroom, entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, family kitchen, utility room, study, garden office, one bedroom annexe, an extensive range of outbuildings, driveway parking, garage, garden


High Street, Harston£725,000

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Residential Lettings

All of our lettings teams work on the core principle of mutual respect and of trying to do our very best by landlords and tenants alike. The landlord is our client so we must endeavour to look after their interests, recognising that we are custodians of their property and of their money. By the same token, we also have a duty of care to our tenant customers and we must always remember, and respect, the fact that the property is their home for the duration of the tenancy.

In each office you will find experienced, friendly individuals who will be happy to help.

Contact the teams on:

CAMBRIDGE: 01223 350800 or email [email protected]

ELY: 01353 616130 or email [email protected]

GREAT SHELFORD: 01223 576826 or email [email protected]

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Cambridge Property Managers

Beautifully presented four bedroom detached house built 7 years ago to an exceptionally high specification, ideally located in a highly regarded residential area close to good schools and transport links to City Centre, railway station, A10 and M11.

Comprising: dining room, sitting room, modern fitted kitchen with 5 ring gas hob, electric oven, steam oven, dishwasher, barbecue grill, built-in fridge freezer, utility room with sink and washing machine, 4 good double bedrooms, including master with fitted wardrobes and en suite, second with cupboard and en suite, family bathroom with separate shower, easily maintained rear garden, garage converted into large versatile room, gas central heating, double glazing, parking for 4 cars.


Porson Road, Cambridge - LET£3,500 pcm

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The Grove is situated in the small and very picturesque hamlet of Sutton Gault and with easy access to Cambridge. There are beautiful views of open countryside and private parkland surrounding the house.

Comprising: entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room, shower room, 5 first floor bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 attic rooms. Extensive gardens, tennis court, small orchard and outbuildings. Accessed via a sweeping gravelled driveway, ample parking. Unfurnished.


Bury Lane, Sutton Gault - LET£3,000 pcm

Hardwick Street, Newnham - LET £2,000 pcmThis is a beautifully extended bay fronted 3/4 bedroom terraced property in Newnham, widely regarded as one of the best residential areas of Cambridge.

The property offers a stunning glazed dining area, three double bedrooms plus a loft conversion suitable for use as a child’s bedroom/ playroom. Located just one mile from the city centre and close to several of the colleges and departments of the University.


St Andrews Road, Chesterton - LET £2,000 pcmStunning modern four bedroom town house, with balcony and terrace, integral garage and long rear landscaped garden.

This house has a fabulously spacious kitchen on the ground floor, first floor living room with balcony and the master bedroom on the top floor has a roof terrace, walk in wardrobe and en-suite. Located close to the river and a comfortable walk into the City centre, with a variety of local amenities.


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If the location of schooling is an important factor in your house-hunting, there’s a brand new feature on the TuckerGardner website that’s just for you. It lists allavailable properties, to buy or rent, within a given radiusof any local school. In other words, top-grade resultswithout any of the hard work.

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