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£1,900,000Guide price

Porson Road, Cambridge, CB2 8ET

5bedrooms
3bathrooms
Detachedtype
3,174sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 21 Oct 2026 · Cambridge

How the price compares

This home£1,900,000£599 per sq ft
Median 5 bed in CB2£1.6m10 homes listed · £635 per sq ft
Difference+19%above the area median

About this home

A substantial detached residence extending to approximately 3,174 sq ft, set within mature, enclosed gardens of around one-third of an acre, with driveway parking, garaging, a studio and useful outbuildings. Occupying a particularly desirable and sought-after position just to the south of the city centre, accessed off Trumpington Road, the property is conveniently placed for an excellent range of schooling, local amenities and the many attractions of Cambridge city centre.

Covered Entrance - with tiled floor, carriage lamp, six panelled timber entrance door leading into:

Reception Hallway - staircase rising to the first floor with natural timber handrail, newel post and spindles with understairs storage cupboard, wooden flooring with recessed matwell, double coats cupboard with hanging rail and storage cupboard above, radiator, double glazed window to the front.

Cloakroom - fitted with white suite comprising low level dual flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with tiling to splashbacks, radiator, tiled floor, coved ceiling, double glazed and frosted window to the front.

Drawing Room - coving, picture rail, feature fireplace, wooden mantel and surround, slate hearth and slips, fitted shelving to chimney breast recess, wooden flooring, radiator, double glazed window to the front and folding glazed doors leading through to:

Garden Room - part vaulted ceiling, double glazed Velux rooflights, tiled floor, double glazed windows to three aspects and twin double glazed doors leading out to the rear garden, radiator.

Sitting Room - with coved ceiling, fitted desk into bay window, radiator, picture rail, coved ceiling, fitted bookshelving, double glazed bay window to the rear.

Kitchen/Dining Room - Kitchen is fitted with a generous range of storage cupboards and drawers with rolled top working surfaces, double bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit, fitted Bosch double oven, 4 ring John Lewis gas hob and extractor hood above, part vaulted ceiling with double glazed Velux rooflights and downlighters, tiled floor, double glazed windows overlooking the garden and twin double glazed doors leading out to the garden, radiator, fitted dresser. DINING AREA with coved ceiling, radiator, tiled floor, wall lights, and double glazed window to the front.

Utility/Boot Room - plumbing and space for automatic washing machine, storage shelving, tiled floor, double glazed Velux rooflight, radiator, panelled and double glazed door leading out to the side. Door through to:

Garage - vaulted ceiling, double glazed Velux rooflights, window to the side and a pair of timber doors to the front, solar panel controls, wall mounted Ideal Logic gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating system, power and light.

On The First Floor -

Landing - staircase rising to the second floor, natural timber handrail, newel post and spindles, feature double glazed window to the front, coving, radiator, cupboard housing hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.

Bedroom 1 - coved ceiling, range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator, double glazed windows to the front and side.

Shower Room - fitted with a white four piece suite comprising shower cubicle, bidet, low level w.c., and wash hand basin with mixer taps, storage cupboard below, and tiling to splashbacks, shaver point, fitted shelved storage cupboards and fitted cupboard with hanging rail, ceiling with inset downlighters and coving, double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom 2 - with coved ceiling, radiator and double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom 3 - with coved ceiling, radiator, fitted double wardrobe, double glazed window to the side and rear.

Bedroom 4 - with coved ceiling, fitted double wardrobe, radiator, double glazed windows to the front and side.

Family Bathroom - three piece coloured suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., extensive ceramic wall tiling, shower over bath, coved ceiling with inset downlighters, heated towel rail/radiator, double glazed window to the front.

On The Second Floor -

Landing -

Bedroom 5 - with part vaulted ceiling, double glazed Velux rooflight, radiator, feature double glazed window to the rear overlooking the garden, fitted shelving.

Ensuite Bathroom - with white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer/shower tap, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, fitted double storage cupboard, walk-in cupboard housing Worcester gas fired boiler providing heating and hot water for the second floor.

Walk-In Loft Storage - with double glazed Velux rooflights.

Outside - The property occupies its own generous grounds in all extending to about one-third of an acre. Driveway with parking for several vehicles, front garden laid to lawn with hedgerow and fencing.

Large rear garden which is principally laid to lawn with flowering and shrub beds, large paved patio area and useful storage shed. Pathway to the side of the garden leading to a rear garden with DETACHED STUDIO, additional storage shed, vegetable garden, mature trees and shrubs.

Property details

Property type
Detached
Size
3,174 sq ft / 295 sq m
Council tax band
G
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Cambridge Station1.0 mi
  • Shelford Station2.5 mi
  • Cambridge North3.2 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
25 Porson Road
Cambridge CB2 8ET
Detached
Freehold
7 Nov 2025£1,770,000

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

Monthly repayment£9,505£190,000 deposit · £1,710,000 loan
Stamp Duty£141,750England 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 Cheffins Residential, Cambridge on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 21 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 21/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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