Riverside Place, Cambridge, CB5 8JF
Listed 5 Oct 2026 · Cambridge
How the price compares
Key features
- No onward chain
- Riverside views
- Prestigious riverside development
- Two bathrooms
- Spacious dual aspect apartment
- Balcony overlooking River Cam
- Cycle store
- On-site concierge
About this home
46 Riverside Place is a superb, modern, well-proportioned, dual-aspect third-floor two-bedroom apartment, flooded with natural light, in a highly desirable development overlooking the River Cam, with far-reaching water views. The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged off a generous reception hall, giving a wonderful sense of volume and space, with a natural flow throughout. There is no onward chain. The expansive, light-filled open-plan sitting and dining area enjoys superb views over the River Cam and opens onto a balcony overlooking the water, and leads through to the spacious and well-appointed kitchen at the rear of the apartment. The kitchen is equipped with contemporary cabinetry and integrated appliances, including an oven, microwave oven and induction hob, with space for a dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a bright study space overlooking the River Cam, perfect for taking in the ever-changing riverside outlook. There are two generously proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en suite comprising a shower, basin and WC. The family bathroom features a bath with overhead shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC. The apartment has electric panel heating throughout, with carpet to the bedrooms, while the hall, kitchen and sitting and dining area are finished with attractive wood-effect flooring. This prestigious riverside development includes a secure undercroft parking space for one vehicle, along with cycle storage. It is well managed, with an on-site concierge present four days a week and a weekly cleaner for the communal areas. There are designated visitor parking spaces, and residents have access to beautifully landscaped and well-maintained communal gardens that make the most of the riverside setting. Riverside is a popular walking and cycling route for both leisure and access to the city centre. There is direct, traffic-free access to Cambridge North station, and Cambridge Business and Science parks, via Stourbridge Common and the Chisholm Trail Bridge. Riverside Place is well located for supermarkets and retail amenities on Newmarket Road and is close to Engineers House, offering popular riverside options for alfresco drinking and dining, as well as the Green Dragon. Open green spaces are nearby at Logan’s Meadow and the historic Stourbridge Common, which also features a well-equipped children’s playground. The City Centre is approximately 1 mile away, the mainline Railway Station approximately 1.5 miles, and Cambridge Science Park approximately 1.5 miles. If you are looking for schools, this stunning Riverside apartment is situated within the catchment areas of both Parkside Academy secondary school, rated 'outstanding', and St Matthew's Primary School rated as "good" by Ofsted. Current annual service charge £5,305.28 Ground rent: £275.00 per annum The property is held on a 125 year lease commencing on 21 May 2004. The current ground rent is subject to a review whereby it doubles every 25 years for the remainder of the lease term. Additional information: Local Authority: Cambridge City Council Council Tax Band: D Services: Mains water and sewage, mains electricity EPC rating: C Tenure: Leasehold Internet speed: Full fibre up to 1Gbps
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Size
- 1,153 sq ft / 107 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Ground rent
- £274 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £2,652.64 per year
- Parking
- Allocated
- Garden
- Terrace
- Heating
- Electric, Double glazing
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises), FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Cambridge North1.1 mi
- Cambridge Station1.3 mi
- Waterbeach Station4.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CB5 over the last 12 months: flat £290k · terraced £475k · semi-detached £460k · detached £423k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Riverside Place Cambridge CB5 8JF | Flat Leasehold | 25 Sept 2026 | £610,000 |
| 74 Riverside Place Cambridge CB5 8JF | Flat Leasehold | 27 Apr 2026 | £310,000 |
| 41 Riverside Place Cambridge CB5 8JF | Other Leasehold | 2 Dec 2024 | £635,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CB5
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 Isabel Hastie, Covering Cambridge on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 05/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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