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For sale
£2,750,000Guide price

Wilberforce Road, Cambridge, CB3 0EQ

5bedrooms
3bathrooms
Detachedtype
2,925sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 8 Oct 2026 · Cambridge

How the price compares

This home£2,750,000£940 per sq ft
Median 5 bed in CB3£2.75m3 homes listed · £871 per sq ft
Difference0%in line with the area

Key features

  • Rare detached modernist house extending to 2925 sqft / 272 sqm
  • Magical gardens extending to 0.85 acres adjacent to Adams Road Bird Sanctuary
  • Extensive roof terrace with stunning panoramic views
  • 5 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 3.5 bathrooms
  • Private driveway parking
  • Gas-fired central heating to original radiators

About this home

A Grade II listed, 1930’s 5 bedroom family house with delightful gardens, by playing fields and nature reserve. Quiet West Cambridge location, a mile from city centre.

Description - 9 Wilberforce Road is an individual and rare family residence set in magical gardens.

The house is listed Grade 2 and was designed by Dora Cousens in the mid 1930’s. The spacious rooms have clean lines and good natural light with large corner Crittall windows. They connect effortlessly to the inspiring outdoor spaces.

The gardens are extensive and well-established, bisected by the Coton ditch, with many mature trees. They adjoin a hidden nature reserve, making this a tranquil haven in the heart of the city.

Accommodation - The house provides almost 3,000 sqft over two main floors, ideal for practical modern living.

Ground floor – entrance hall with original staircase, WC, studio, well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, walk-in pantry, dining room, living room, snug and garden room.

First floor – principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom and balcony, Four further bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room and utilities room.

Second floor – lobby, store, large partly canopied roof terrace giving excellent views.

Agent's Note - Grade II Listed property Property was enfranchised from St John's College, so subject to Clause 29 of Landlord & Tenant Act 1967.

Location - Wilberforce Road runs parallel to Grange Road, about one mile west of Cambridge city centre. It is known as a prestigious, tucked-away location with individual houses on generous plots.

It lies between central Cambridge and the university's West Cambridge site, home to many science faculties. Burrell’s Walk footpath/cycleway provides direct access to the Backs and city centre from Grange Road. The Coton footpath/cycleway links Wilberforce Road to the West Cambridge site, Coton Nature Reserve with Coton Village beyond.

St John’s and King's College schools are both within walking distance. Nearby sports facilities where memberships are available include the University Sports Centre, University Real Tennis Club and Cambridge Tennis Club.

Bus routes U1 and U2 stop in Grange Road, providing links to the city centre, station and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Trains from Cambridge to King's Cross and Liverpool Street take about 52 and 67 minutes respectively. M11 junction13 is within two miles, giving links to Stansted Airport and London.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Main services connected include: water, electricity, gas and mains drainage.

Statutory Authorities - Cambridge City Council. Council Tax Band - G

Fixtures And Fittings - Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris.

Property details

Property type
Detached
Size
2,925 sq ft / 272 sq m
Council tax band
G
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Heating
Gas central
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan.jpg

Location

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  • Cambridge Station1.9 mi
  • Cambridge North2.7 mi
  • Shelford Station4.5 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CB3 over the last 12 months: detached £830k · flat £399k · terraced £573k · semi-detached £685k.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CB3

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£13,757£275,000 deposit · £2,475,000 loan
Stamp Duty£243,750England 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 Redmayne Arnold & Harris, Cambridge on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 8 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 08/10/2026.

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