Wordsworth Grove, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9HH
Listed 10 days ago · Cambridge
How the price compares
Key features
- Stunning vaulted sitting room with skylights, feature fireplace and glazed sliding doors to the garden
- Impressive kitchen/breakfast/dining room with central island, integrated appliances and adjoining utility room
- Three generous reception rooms including family room and separate study
- Principal ground floor bedroom with fitted storage, plus an additional bedroom and shower room
- Three first floor double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a family bathroom
- Timber decked balcony shared by two first floor bedrooms
- Beautiful solid oak flooring throughout most of the ground floor
- Gas fired central heating with dual boilers and Hive smart heating controls
- Integral garage with off street parking for several vehicles
- Mature garden and prime city location
About this home
A striking 5 bedroom, detached family home built to an individual design, which was previously the residence of the late Professor Stephen Hawking; located in the desirable Newnham area of the city, within walking distance of The Backs and the heart of the city centre.
City Centre 0.5 of a mile, Mainline Railway Station (Liverpool Street and King's Cross lines) 1.25 miles, M11 (Junction 12) 1.75 miles (distances are approximate).
Built to an individual design in 1990 by Stefan Zins, 23 Wordsworth Grove is constructed from brick elevations under a pitch tiled roof. The property is a highly individual and architecturally interesting, detached house, occupying a discreet and secluded position within one of Cambridge’s most sought-after no-through roads. Previously the residence of the late Professor Stephen Hawking, this unique property features beautiful, vaulted ceilings with exposed timber beams, skylights and large deep glazed doors and windows which flood the property with natural light.
The current owners have undertaken a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, which have been carried out to an excellent standard and have significantly enhanced both the functionality and overall appeal of the house. Most notably, the kitchen has been relocated to what was formerly the principal bedroom, with the removal of an old bathroom and kitchenette to create a superb, vaulted kitchen/dining room. The former kitchen/dining room has been repurposed to provide a study and a ground-floor bedroom, offering greater flexibility for modern family living. The result is a thoughtfully redesigned home that combines architectural interest, historical significance and contemporary accommodation.
Wordsworth Grove is a delightful no-through road lying within the highly regarded Newnham area of the city. It is extremely well placed for many of the colleges and University Departments and is about 500 yards from "The Backs" and the River Cam. Local facilities in Newnham include a post office, chemist, butchers, grocers and a primary school. Comprehensive shopping facilities and amenities are available in the heart of the city, about half a mile away.
The property is within close proximity of a number of highly regarded schools including St John's and King's College in nearby Grange Road and The Leys School in Trumpington Road.
For the commuter, the M11 (Junction 12) is about 1.75 miles away and the city's mainline railway station (about 1.25 miles) provides services to London's King's Cross and Liverpool Street in about 50 minutes and 70 minutes respectively.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 2,583 sq ft / 240 sq m
- Council tax band
- H
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Gated
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Double glazing, Central, Gas central
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Accessibility
- Lateral living, Wide doorways, Level access
Floorplan
Location
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- Cambridge Station1.2 mi
- Cambridge North2.7 mi
- Shelford Station3.7 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.
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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 Bidwells, Cambridge Sales on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 29 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 29/10/2026.
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