Tenison Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2DP
Listed 5 Oct 2025 · price reduced 21 Oct 2025 · Cambridge
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Key features
- Spacious three-storey period home offering versatile accommodation
- Seven double bedrooms, each with private en-suite facilities
- Modern fitted kitchen and generous dining area
- Bright interiors with well-balanced layout across all floors
- Ideal configuration for multi-occupancy or investment use
- Prime central Cambridge location near the railway station
- Walking distance to Mill Road, city centre, and Botanical Gardens
- Excellent transport links to London and local employment hubs
- Close to outstanding schools and Cambridge University colleges
- Licensed HMO generating £6,650 pcm / £79,800 pa rental income
About this home
This impressive three-storey home offers generous and versatile living, carefully configured to maximise both space and practicality. The ground floor welcomes you with an entrance hall leading to two well-proportioned front bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities, complemented by a further en-suite bedroom towards the rear. A spacious kitchen and dining area sit at the heart of the home, providing an excellent hub for everyday living, with an additional en-suite bedroom beyond.
The first floor continues the theme of flexibility, offering three further double bedrooms, all with private en-suites, arranged around a central landing. Natural light is drawn into each space, enhancing the sense of openness throughout.
The top floor completes the accommodation with a large en-suite bedroom, tucked neatly into the eaves, offering both character and comfort.
The overall layout ensures privacy and convenience across all levels, making the property particularly well-suited to multi-occupancy living or as a high-yield investment opportunity.
Tenison Road is one of Cambridge’s most desirable and centrally located residential streets, perfectly positioned between the city centre and the main railway station. The area offers a blend of elegant period architecture and modern convenience, making it highly sought after by professionals, academics, and investors alike.
Residents benefit from exceptional transport links, with Cambridge Station just moments away, providing fast and frequent services to London King’s Cross and Liverpool Street. Mill Road and Hills Road are within easy reach, offering a diverse selection of cafés, restaurants, and independent shops, while the city centre, university colleges, and the historic Botanical Gardens are all within comfortable walking distance.
The area also falls within catchment for excellent local schooling and enjoys strong cycling and bus connections across the city. With its vibrant community atmosphere, superb amenities, and proximity to key employment hubs, Tenison Road offers the very best of Cambridge living in a truly prime location.
Agents Notes: The property holds a full HMO licence and is currently configured to provide seven en-suite letting rooms. Each room achieves an average rental income of £950 per calendar month, producing a total monthly income of approximately £6,650 and an annual income of around £79,800. This represents an outstanding investment opportunity in one of Cambridge’s most desirable and well-connected locations.
Entrance Hall The entrance hall offers a practical and welcoming entry point to the property, providing access to the ground floor bedrooms and communal areas. It features neutral décor with painted walls and durable laminate flooring suited to a high-traffic environment. The original staircase, complete with a simple wooden handrail and carpeted treads, leads up to the first floor. The hall retains some of the home’s period character, including a decorative archway that adds a touch of charm to the otherwise functional space.
Third Bedroom 4.4m x 3.6m Positioned at the front of the property, this spacious double bedroom benefits from a large bay window that floods the room with natural light. The décor is modern and neutral, featuring light-painted walls and wood-effect flooring that gives the space a warm, contemporary feel.
En Suite Finished in sleek grey wall tiles with a modern walk-in shower, wall-mounted basin, and low-level WC, all complemented by chrome fittings and a glass shower enclosure.
Fourth Bedroom 3.88m x 3.46m Located centrally on the ground floor, this double bedroom offers a peaceful setting. The same stylish décor continues, with smooth white walls and wood flooring providing a fresh, clean aesthetic.
En Suite Fully tiled in grey with a modern shower cubicle, WC, and pedestal basin, creating a practical and well-finished private washroom
Kitchen 3.09m x 6.9m Serving as the main shared space, the kitchen is finished to a modern standard with white gloss cabinets, dark countertops, and integrated appliances. Ample worktop space and good natural light make it functional and inviting, ideal for multiple occupants.
Seventh Bedroom 3.09m x 3.37m Set at the back of the property, this double bedroom enjoys a quieter aspect with a window overlooking the rear garden. Bright and airy, the room maintains the same cohesive finish found throughout the house.
En Suite Contemporary in design, with a fully tiled shower enclosure, WC, and wash basin in white, complemented by chrome fixtures.
First Floor Landing The first-floor landing continues with the same neutral tones and practical flooring, connecting to three bedrooms, each with its own en suite. This space allows easy circulation while maintaining a straightforward layout. The landing also leads to the staircase that rises to the second floor.
Master Bedroom 3.9m x 3.73m Occupying the front of the property, this generous double bedroom mirrors the ground floor front room in layout. The large bay window provides an attractive street outlook and plenty of natural light.
En Suite Stylishly appointed with full grey tiling, a glass shower enclosure, WC, and basin, offering a private, modern wash space.
Fifth Bedroom 3.9m x 358.0m Centrally positioned, this double bedroom is spacious and calm, continuing the consistent décor scheme of white walls and wood flooring.
En Suite Tiled throughout in a modern grey finish with shower, WC, and basin.
Second Bedroom 3.05m x 4.02m Situated at the rear of the property, this well-proportioned double bedroom benefits from a quieter aspect and views towards the garden.
En Suite Designed with contemporary tiling, a glass shower cubicle, WC, and hand basin, offering a private, functional setup.
Second Floor Landing A compact and functional area providing direct access to the top-floor bedroom with en suite. Light filters through from the upper level, giving the space a modest yet open feel. The finish remains consistent, keeping the décor simple and in keeping with the property’s overall practical design.
Sixth Bedroom 5.48m x 3.6m A bright and spacious double bedroom positioned within the roof space, featuring a skylight that allows natural light to stream in. Despite being in the loft, it feels open and comfortable, with clean white walls and the same warm flooring found throughout.
En-Suite A compact yet well-designed en-suite with full-height tiling, shower enclosure, WC, and wash basin.
External Area The property sits proudly along Tenison Road, showcasing classic Cambridge architecture with a bay-fronted façade and traditional brick detailing. To the front, there’s a smart low-maintenance courtyard area enclosed by a brick wall, offering a neat approach and defined kerb presence. To the rear, the property benefits from a private outdoor space that extends beyond the main building footprint, offering excellent potential for landscaping, outdoor seating, or cycle storage. The layout of the site provides a practical and well-proportioned plot for a central Cambridge home, conveniently positioned between the city’s key transport links and amenities.
Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Size
- 1,938 sq ft / 180 sq m
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Cambridge Station0.2 mi
- Cambridge North2.2 mi
- Shelford Station3.3 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DG | Semi-detached Freehold | 9 Mar 2026 | £1,000,000 |
| 69 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DG | Other Freehold | 22 Jan 2026 | £1,100,000 |
| 91 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DG | Semi-detached Freehold | 16 Dec 2025 | £2,175,000 |
| Flat 1, 95, Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2FD | Other Freehold | 24 Nov 2025 | £44,000 |
| 78 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DW | Other Freehold | 31 Jul 2025 | £460,000 |
| 40 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DW | Terraced Freehold | 30 Jul 2025 | £840,000 |
| 42 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DW | Terraced Freehold | 30 May 2024 | £1,195,000 |
| 50 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DW | Terraced Freehold | 23 Apr 2024 | £850,000 |
| 54 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DW | Terraced Freehold | 3 Apr 2024 | £570,000 |
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
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Listed by Kingsman Real Estate, Cambridge on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Oct 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/10/2025.
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