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Union Lane, Cambridge
For saleReduced 14 Sept 2026
£100,000Guide price

Union Lane, Cambridge, CB4 1GX

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 14 Jan 2026 · price reduced 14 Sept 2026 · Cambridge

How the price compares

This home£100,000
Median 1 bed in CB4£220k21 homes listed · £558 per sq ft
Difference-55%below the area median

Key features

  • Minimum Age 60
  • Move-In Ready
  • 24 Hour Emergency Apello System
  • Lift to all Floors
  • Secure Parking
  • No Onward Chain

About this home

This well-presented one-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment is set within the conveniently located Alder Court development in Chesterton, exclusively for the over-60s and approximately 1.5 miles from Cambridge City Centre. Ready for immediate occupation, the property offers comfortable and independent living in a desirable setting.

The accommodation includes a bright lounge/diner with feature fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and a modern shower room.

Residents benefit from lift access, a residents’ lounge, guest suite, laundry facilities, communal parking, and well-maintained communal gardens. Emergency call points throughout and a secure entry phone system provide additional peace of mind.

Ideally positioned on Chesterton High Street, with shops and a hairdresser directly opposite, a bus stop outside the development, and convenient access to Cambridge North Station, local amenities, and the city centre.

Hallway 9'3" x 3'5" (2.83m x 1.06m)

Living Room 13'8" max x 10'10" max (4.18m x 3.30m)

Kitchen 7'5" x 7'4" (2.28m x 2.25m)

Bedroom 8'6" x 17'5" (2.61m x 5.33m)

Bathroom 5'5" x 6'7" (1.66m x 2.03m)

Agents Note Lease term: 125 years from 1 December 2001

Service charge: £1655.33 paid bi-annual (£3310.66 per annum)

Ground rent £65.75 per month

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Property details

Property type
Apartment
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
100 years left
Service charge
£3,310.66 per year
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Cambridge North0.9 mi
  • Cambridge Station1.7 mi
  • Waterbeach Station3.9 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CB4 over the last 12 months: terraced £425k · flat £280k · semi-detached £540k · detached £675k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
78 Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1QB
Terraced
Freehold
25 Jun 2026£454,500
77 Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1PX
Terraced
Freehold
15 May 2026£380,000
74 Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1QB
Detached
Freehold
10 Apr 2026£470,000
Flat 9, Alder Court, Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1GX
Flat
Leasehold
16 Mar 2026£150,000
Flat 23, Alder Court, Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1GX
Flat
Leasehold
28 Jan 2026£120,000
96 Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1QB
Terraced
Freehold
28 Aug 2025£422,000
56 Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1QB
Terraced
Freehold
31 Jul 2025£475,000
83 Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1PX
Terraced
Freehold
28 Jul 2025£487,500
56 Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1QB
Terraced
Freehold
27 Mar 2025£400,000
Flat 24, Alder Court, Union Lane
Cambridge CB4 1GX
Flat
Leasehold
28 Feb 2025£125,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CB4

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£500£10,000 deposit · £90,000 loan
Stamp Duty£0England 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 haart, Cambridge on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 14 Jan 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 14/09/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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