Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8QE
Listed 17 Jun 2026 · price reduced 7 Jul 2026 · Cambridge
How the price compares
Key features
- Substantial, well-proportioned home arranged over three floors (approx. 2,815 sq ft)
- Elegant blend of character and modern design, with high ceilings and period detailing
- Bright formal sitting and dining rooms with large bay windows, ideal for entertaining
- Outstanding contemporary kitchen/garden room with curved cabinetry, integrated appliances and seamless indoor-outdoor flow
- Beautiful garden room with wrap-around glazing, rooflights and French doors to the garden
- Five generous double bedrooms arranged over the first and second floors, including two dual-aspect bays and one with a private balcony
- Mature, private rear garden with established planting and peaceful outlook
- Detached garden studio, perfect for home working or creative pursuits
- Detached double garage, driveway, secondary glazing and gas central heating for comfort and practicality
- Excellent proximity to the new Cambridge South Railway Station
About this home
An elegant and substantial period residence extending to 2,815 sq ft in this extremely desirable city location, close to many of the Cambridge's best schools and amenities.
City Centre 2 miles, Addenbrooke's Hospital/Cambridge Biomedical Campus 1 mile, Mainline Railway Station (King's Cross and Liverpool Street lines) 1 mile, M11 (junction 11) 3 miles, (distances are approximate).
This attractive semi-detached house is believed to date from the early Edwardian period and features handsome elevations of warm buff brickwork, accented by red brick detailing, beneath traditional slate-pitched roofs. The property has been extended and thoughtfully improved over time, resulting in generous and versatile reception space while retaining a wealth of original features, including high ceilings and period detailing. The well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors, combining classic architecture with substantial modern additions well suited to contemporary living, ideal for family life, entertaining and home working.
228 Hills Road is located approximately two miles south of Cambridge city centre and is ideally positioned for families seeking convenient access to both daily amenities and excellent employment hubs. The property is particularly well placed for Addenbrooke’s Hospital/Biomedical Campus, making it popular with medical and academic professionals.
Transport links are a strong feature of the location. Cambridge railway station is within easy reach and provides frequent direct services to London King’s Cross, with the fastest journeys taking around 50 minutes, and to London Liverpool Street in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, making the property well suited for commuters while still allowing family life to be centred in Cambridge.
A wide range of leisure, sports and family-friendly facilities can be reached on foot or by bicycle. These include Hills Road Sports Centre, offering indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a gym and fitness classes, as well as Cambridge Leisure, which provides supermarkets, cinema, tenpin bowling and a variety of restaurants, ideal for family outings and everyday convenience.
The area is particularly well regarded for education with an excellent selection of both state and independent schools within close proximity, including Morley Memorial and Queen Edith’s Primary Schools, Netherhall Secondary School and Sixth Form College, and The Perse School. Further post-16 options are also available nearby at Hills Road and Long Road Sixth Form Colleges, making the location suitable for children of all ages.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Size
- 2,982 sq ft / 277 sq m
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Central, Open fire, Gas central, Underfloor heating
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Cambridge Station0.7 mi
- Shelford Station2.4 mi
- Cambridge North2.9 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CB2 over the last 12 months: flat £385k · terraced £625k · detached £915k · semi-detached £732k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Levels, 150, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8PB | Flat Leasehold | 8 Jul 2026 | £285,000 |
| 22 The Levels, 150, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8PB | Flat Leasehold | 1 Apr 2026 | £410,000 |
| 113 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1PG | Flat Leasehold | 16 Feb 2026 | £236,250 |
| Flat 8, Hills Court, 317, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QT | Flat Leasehold | 29 Jan 2026 | £292,500 |
| 249 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8RP | Detached Freehold | 7 Nov 2025 | £1,835,000 |
| 199 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8RN | Terraced Freehold | 31 Oct 2025 | £1,000,000 |
| 205 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8RN | Terraced Freehold | 11 Aug 2025 | £1,151,200 |
| Flat 2, Hills Court, 317, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QT | Flat Leasehold | 31 Jul 2025 | £400,000 |
| Flat 27, Marque House, 143, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8RA | Flat Leasehold | 11 Jul 2025 | £495,000 |
| Flat 88, Marque House, 143, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8RA | Flat Leasehold | 20 Jun 2025 | £600,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CB2
Buying costs
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 Bidwells, Cambridge Sales on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 07/07/2026.
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