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For saleReduced 27 Oct 2026
£900,000Guide price

Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LJ

5bedrooms
2bathrooms
Terracedtype
1,784sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 16 Jul 2026 · price reduced 27 Oct 2026 · Cambridge

How the price compares

This home£900,000£504 per sq ft
Median 5 bed in CB1£1m6 homes listed · £504 per sq ft
Difference-10%below the area median

Key features

  • 1783 sqft / 165 sqm
  • Extended 1890’s Victorian family house
  • 5 beds, 3 reception, 2 bath
  • Plot size - approx 0.08 acres
  • Generous west-facing rear garden
  • Residents permit parking scheme
  • Replacement double-glazed front sash windows
  • Pressurised gas central heating system to radiators
  • Large open plan kitchen/dining/living space with tri-folding doors
  • Convenient for Mill Road, Cambridge Station and excellent schools

About this home

A large, 5-bedroom Victorian house on Gwydir Street providing family accommodation approaching 1,800 sqft and a generous west-facing garden. Conveniently positioned for Mill Road and Cambridge Station.

This broad and attractive Victorian family home in Gwydir Street offers extended accommodation over three spacious floors and an established west-facing rear garden. The property is positioned yards from Mill Road and is well placed for Cambridge Station, excellent schools and the city centre.

This fine period house has been significantly extended and improved to provide a modern open-plan, ground floor layout and additional bedrooms on the upper floors.

The accommodation extends to 1,783 sqft. and includes an entrance hall, a double sitting room with elegant original period features, a ground-floor bathroom suite and a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/living space. The kitchen is well-equipped and features matching Shaker-style base units and drawers, wall-mounted cabinetry, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, a range of appliances and space for a range style cooker and a washing machine. This impressive space benefits from lots of natural light and access to a comfortable patio area through wide tri-folding doors. There are further built-in storage solutions between the dining area and sitting room as well as a useful side lobby, which extends the length of the double living space.

Upstairs, the first-floor level provides three spacious double bedrooms and a single bedroom/study.

The principal bedroom suite is located on the second floor and enjoys a high degree of natural light and views to surrounding gardens. There are built-in wardrobes providing storage and hanging space and a separate shower room, which is accessed from the landing area.

Outside, the established rear garden has a west-facing aspect and offers good privacy. There is an extended patio area offering space for outside dining and seating. A timber shed provides storage for garden equipment. There is private side access, which leads into the living/dining area and provides further storage space, ideal for bicycles.

Location - Gwydir Street is a particularly desirable neighbourhood in the highly regarded Petersfield ward. It is conveniently situated between East Road and Mill Road, around half a mile east of the city centre with its combination of ancient and modern buildings, winding lanes, excellent choice of schools and wide range of shopping facilities.

The property is a 15 minute walk from Cambridge Railway Station with direct links to London. Mill Road, The Grafton Centre, Beehive Shopping Centre and Cambridge Retail Park are also a short walk away. The city centre is reached by foot in just 20 minutes.

Schooling is excellent and the area falls within the catchment of St Matthew's Primary School, secondary provision is at Parkside Community College, which is Ofsted rated as 'outstanding'.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Main services connected include: water, electricity, gas and mains drainage.

Statutory Authorities - Cambridge City Council. Council Tax Band - E

Fixtures And Fittings - Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris.

Property details

Property type
Terraced
Size
1,784 sq ft / 166 sq m
Council tax band
E
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Permit
Garden
Yes
Heating
Gas central
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

FP - 171 Gwydir Street, Cambridge-amended.JPG

Location

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  • Cambridge Station0.5 mi
  • Cambridge North1.8 mi
  • Shelford Station3.6 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CB1 over the last 12 months: terraced £495k · flat £295k · semi-detached £557k · detached £740k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
1a, Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LG
Terraced
Freehold
26 Jun 2026£620,000
90 Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LL
Terraced
Freehold
30 Apr 2026£650,000
67 Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LG
Semi-detached
Freehold
3 Dec 2025£957,500
188 Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LW
Terraced
Freehold
30 Jun 2025£680,000
76 Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LL
Terraced
Freehold
25 Mar 2025£460,000
109 Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LG
Terraced
Freehold
21 Mar 2025£440,000
142 Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LW
Terraced
Freehold
16 Jan 2025£1,180,000
3 Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LG
Terraced
Freehold
11 Nov 2024£850,000
55 Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LG
Terraced
Freehold
3 Oct 2024£610,150
52 Gwydir Street
Cambridge CB1 2LL
Terraced
Freehold
28 Aug 2024£796,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CB1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£4,502£90,000 deposit · £810,000 loan
Stamp Duty£35,000England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Redmayne Arnold & Harris, Cambridge on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 16 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 27/10/2026.

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