househunter september 2014

September 2014 Edition

Recipe of the monthThere is still time to pick your own late summer berries - great paired with a Vanilla Panna Cotta.

Market ViewAn insight into what is happening

in the property market.

HouseHunterMagazine

The ChequersA family friendly pub offering good value, fantastic food.

Contents

04 Residential SalesA selection of properties we currently have on the sales market, including a well-presented and extended three bedroom semi-detached home on Manor Park, Histon (pictured).

10 Market ViewGiving an insight into what is happening in the property market.

16 The ChequersA family friendly pub offering good value, fantastic food, including authentic Italian pizza made in a wood fired oven.

22 Recipe of the monthThere is still time to pick your own late summer berries, which are the perfect accompaniment to a Vanilla Panna Cotta.

30 Residential LettingsA selection of properties we currently have available to let, including a newly built one bedroom flat in Trumpington (pictured).

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DID YOU KNOW...?

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1 in 35 of the working population of East Cambridgeshire work in London, compared with 1 in 20 in Cambridge.

So, how do their cities compare for commuters...?

Welcome to HouseHunter, our local property & lifestyle magazine...Welcome to the September edition of our HouseHunter magazine. You will find a selection of some of the properties available, both for sale and to let, across our network of local offices.

We are pleased to be supporting the Histon Beer Festival, taking place on the 1st to the 6th of September. Saturday is set to be the highlight of the festival, with the area being transformed into a German Bierkeller, with a selection of traditional German food and entertainment - definitely worth a visit!

Turn to page 28 to see the newest addition to our magazine. Each month we will feature a selection of prime London property, courtesy of John D Wood and Co. My personal favourite is the beautifully refurbished ground floor apartment in Palace Place Mansions - millionaire moment!

We have continued our recruitment drive and have had some excellent people join our sales teams already. Our lettings department are also recruiting - they require a Property Manager for our busy Cambridge office, to provide maternity cover until at least September 2015. See our careers page for more information on all available positions. We are always keen to find enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals so please do get in touch if you are interested in starting or developing a career in agency, even if there are no available positions on our website.

Alex

TuckerGardner teams care. We listen to each client’s needs and focus solely on what’s best for you.

We have a buddy system in place to make sure that there’s always someone in the office to help. We don’t trap sellers in a lengthy agency contract or pressure any of our team to meet internal sales targets, because we don’t actually have any. We treat each sale and person as unique to make it easier (even enjoyable) for you to sell or buy your home.

Contact the teams on:

CAMBRIDGE: 01223 350800 or email [email protected]

ELY: 01353 616130 or email [email protected]

GREAT SHELFORD: 01223 845240 or email [email protected]

HISTON: 01223 470099 or email [email protected]

Robert Webster, Senior ValuerEly OfficeI have been an estate agent in Ely for over 10 years and was born and raised in the area. I started at the bottom as an office junior and quickly acquired a taste for the fast paced industry, learning every aspect of the business as I rose through the ranks.

In my spare time I’m a keen shot and enjoy visiting clay pigeon ranges.

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Residential Sales

A beautiful four bedroom detached period home with large garden and outbuilding for renovation (subject to the necessary consents).

The property has 4 bedrooms, the master with en suite, family bathroom, store room, dining room, sitting room, family room, entrance hall, inner hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, mezzanine work space, shower room/WC, garden, off-road parking, outbuilding.

EPC rating: D

Wenny Road, Chatteris £475,000

Contact the team on 01353 616130 or email [email protected]

SOLD

Cambridge Road, Ely Guide: £285,000Lynn Road, Ely Guide: £560,000Williams Close, Ely Guide: £369,950

SOLD

SOLD

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A very well-proportioned detached family house with a generous enclosed rear garden located just off Milton Road in a much-regarded and popular setting.

There are 4 double bedrooms, family bathroom, re-fitted en suite, 23’ living room with brick fireplace, separate dining room, quality re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, study, ground floor cloakroom, superb rear garden, detached double garage, substantial off-road parking.

EPC rating: D

Woodhead Drive, Cambridge £550,000


SOLD

Tillyard Way, Cambridge Guide: £360,000Mill End Road, Cherry Hinton Guide: £525,000Coldhams Lane, Cambridge Guide: £400,000

SOLD

SOLD

Contact the team on 01223 350800

An impressive 2900 sq ft five bedroom detached family home set at the very end of a close in a lovely south Cambridgeshire village.

There are 5 bedrooms, 2 en suites, bathroom, hall, cloakroom, sitting room, family room, study, kitchen/dining room, utility room, double garage, driveway. EPC rating: C

Audley Close, Great Gransden £550,000


A modern, detached family house located on a corner plot just off Milton Road, conveniently located for the Science Park and the City Centre.

The property has 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, en suite shower room, 21’ living room, dining room with patio doors, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor cloakroom, double length garage, driveway parking for two cars, walled side and rear garden, gas central heating, chain free. EPC rating: C

Hopkins Close, Cambridge £450,000

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A handsome detached house with light, well-proportioned rooms, situated off Old North Road.

There is a porch, entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, WC, galleried landing, 5 bedrooms, en suite to the master, family bathroom, double garage/workshop, rear garden. EPC rating: E

Old North Road, Bourn £500,000


A detached cottage situated within the heart of this popular village, with three bedrooms and an enclosed garden.

There are 3 bedrooms, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, ground floor bathroom, gas central heating, double glazing, off-road parking, garage/workshop. EPC rating: D

Victoria Street, Littleport £185,000


An exceptionally well-presented, extended, three bedroom semi-detached home, situated in this peaceful residential location with south-facing rear garden.

The property has 3 bedrooms with the master bedroom having an en suite shower room and WC, first floor family bathroom, ground floor cloakroom, kitchen/dining/family room, living room, entrance hall, double glazing, gas fired central heating, front and rear garden, driveway parking, garage, no upward chain.

EPC rating: D

Manor Park, Histon £399,950


SOLD

College Road, Impington Guide: £575,000Boxworth Road, Elsworth Guide: £675,000Thornton Road, Girton Guide: £599,950

SOLD

SOLD

Market ViewEly and Cambridge are the most iconic cities in Cambridgeshire, Ely with its Cathedral and Cambridge with King’s College Chapel.

This month’s Market View is all about Ely vs Cambridge - how do you think they compare for...

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Volume of sales...?There has been a 30% increase in the number of properties sold in Ely so far this year compared with the same period a year ago.

Cambridge saw an increase of 12% for the same period.

Ely has seen a 30% increase in the number of properties sold compared to Cambridge which saw an increase of 12%. January to May 2014 compared with January to May 2013.

(Source: Land Registry)

THOUGHT ABOUT ELY...?

Ely VS CambridgeAverage price of a semi-detached home:

£266,333 VS £450,584

(home.co.uk)

Price of annual season ticket to London (excl. underground):

£4,720 VS £4,536 (National Rail)

Approximate train journey time to London Kings Cross:

75 minutes VS 55 minutes (National Rail)

House prices...?The East of England saw a 0.7% increase in asking prices in July

this year, one of only three of the ten regions of England and Wales to see an increase.

Nationally figures are down 0.8%.(Source: Rightmove index)

What about achieved prices?

The achieved prices of properties sold in Ely increased by 8.2%, compared to Cambridge properties which achieved an

increase of 9.1%. H1 2014 compared with H1 2013

(Source: Land Registry)

Cambridge houses also command a 104% premium over Ely houses, up from 42% in 2004.

Commuters...?1 in 35 of the working population of East Cambridgeshire work

in London, compared with 1 in 20 in Cambridge

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A superb early 19th Century, four bedroom, property offering spacious accommodation throughout, arranged on three floors, located in a non-estate position with easy access to Cambridge and major road links.

There are 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, vaulted entrance hall, sitting room, conservatory, dining room, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, lower landing, basement room, garden room, first floor landing, oil fired central heating, established front and rear garden, carport, off-street parking.

EPC rating: D

Church Road, Stow-Cum-Quy £475,000


SOLD

Mill Lane, Impington Guide: £475,000Waterbeach Road, Landbeach Guide: £550,000The Dole, Impington Guide: £550,000

SOLD

SOLD

A semi-detached village property of great charm with scope to extend (STNC), superbly planted gardens and easy access to the City Centre.

The property has 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, WC, entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry/utility room, parking, gardens.

EPC rating: D

Blacksmiths Close, Babraham £375,000


SOLD

Hinton Way, Great Shelford Guide: £400,000High Street, Melbourn Guide: £550,000Hayzen Close, Barrington Guide: £425,000

SOLD

SOLD

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A substantial four bedroom detached family home situated on the edge of Soham. There are 4 bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite, family bathroom, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining area, family room, utility room, cloakroom, front ‘in and out’ driveway, rear and side gardens.

EPC rating: D

Broad Piece, Soham £349,950


SOLD

The Wrens, Cottenham, Guide: £349,950Kings Avenue, Ely Guide: £309,950Tenison Manor, Cottenham Guide: £399,950

SOLD

SOLD

An extended detached property dating back to the 1930’s with a delightful garden and superb rural views.

The property has 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, WC, entrance hall, sitting room, garden room, kitchen, utility room, carport, parking, garden.

EPC rating: E

Grantchester Road, Coton £650,000


SOLD

Shelford Road, Trumpington Guide: £425,000Hinton Way, Great Shelford Guide: £835,000St Peter’s Street, Duxford Guide: £600,000

SOLD

SOLD

COVER PROPERTY

Just over a year ago Greg and Moyra Mould took on The Chequers in Cottenham, a large free house centrally

situated in the village.

After a major refurbishment programme, they opened the doors to a family friendly pub offering good value,

fantastic food. The main menu offers traditional favourites at an affordable price, with roasts on Sundays. They also offer authentic Italian pizzas made in a wood-

fired oven in the garden. See the page opposite for a selection of their menu items.

In the bar there is a variety of cask ales including Adnams Southwold bitter, plus guest ales together with a varied wine list to suit all palates and pockets! There's

also Aspall cider and a range of lagers, spirits and soft drinks.

They are keen to engage with the village community so have held various events, including a mini Christmas

market, themed nights such as "Meat" the Butcherand Meet the Fishmonger and a beer festival.

The next project on their agenda is to enhance the exterior of the property, particularly redesigning the

garden area.

It's well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed!

THE CHEQUERS, COTTENHAM297 High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8QP Tel: 01954 488201

chequers-cottenham.co.uk facebook.com/ChequersPubCottenham

STARTERS

1/2 Pint Prawns - Shell on Prawns served with a pot of Marie Rose Sauce, brown bread

and butter

£5.25

Charcuterie Board - a selection of cured meats with Cornichons and toasted focaccia

£5.95

PUB CLASSICS

The Chequers Burger - 100% Beef burger topped with cheddar cheese and bacon

served with rustic chips and coleslaw

£8.95

Beer Battered Haddock - battered in Adnams Southwold bitter, served with rustic chips, and a choice of garden or mushy peas

and a homemade tartar sauce

£9.50

Wild Mushroom and Pea Risotto - finished with parmesan cheese and rocket (v)

£8.50

PIZZASAll Pizzas 12' ' with a thin and crispy base

Margherita - £7.50(tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil oil)

Quattro Stagioni - £9.50(artichoke, ham, olives, mushroom, tomato sauce and

mozzarella)

Pepperoni - £8.00(pepperoni, tomato sauce and mozzarella)

L'Inglese - £9.50(smoked haddock, spinach, capers, tomato sauce and

mozzarella)

Vegetariana - £9.50(zucchini, peppers, olives, mushroom, red onion, tomato

sauce and mozzarella)

Diavola - £9.50(spicy Sicilian sausage, fresh chilli rings, spicy oil, tomato


Fiorentina - £9.50(goats cheese, spinach, caramelised red onion, tomato


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Naturally light, generously proportioned premium, single-storey barn-style home secluded at the end of a quiet, private driveway in beautiful gardens in a conservation area.

There are 3 bedrooms, en suite, bathroom, inner hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room (all underfloor heating), garage and driveway, gardens.

EPC rating: C

Lavender Barns, Great Gransden £439,000


SOLD

Henry Morris Road, Impington Guide: £300,000Cambridge Road, Melbourn Guide: £435,000Cockle Close, Newton Guide: £400,000

SOLD

SOLD

A superb converted barn, finished to a high standard boasting many original features.

The property has a kitchen/breakfast room, family room, sitting/dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 en suite, family bathroom, office/store room, mature gardens.

EPC rating: Listed buildings are currently exempt from the requirement to have an EPC.

Fox Road, Bourn £750,000


SOLD

Parsonage Way, Linton Guide: £330,000The Moraine, Whittlesford Guide: £475,000Giffords Close, Girton Guide: £395,000

SOLD

SOLD

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SOLD

Long Road, Cambridge Guide: £310,000New Street, Cambridge Guide: £400,000High Street, Chesterton Guide £350,000

SOLD

SOLD

A modern, well designed and stylish apartment forming part of this exclusive development within walking distance of the centre of Cambridge and the proposed new railway station.

There are 2 double bedrooms, family bathroom and en suite shower room, spacious open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, large sunny terrace, wonderful grounds adjacent to the river, secure allocated undercroft parking, double glazing, underfloor gas central heating with supplementary solar hot water heating.

EPC rating: B

Fitzgerald Place, Cambridge £350,000


An immaculately presented and well-maintained property, situated within easy distance to Addenbrooke’s and the City centre.

The property has 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, en suite shower room, WC, reception hall, living/dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, single garage, parking, garden. EPC rating: D

Pepperslade, Duxford £335,000


A modern three bedroom home sitting in a delightful position overlooking a green area on this popular residential development and offered with no upward chain.

There are 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, en suite shower room, lounge, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, enclosed garden, garage and parking, no upward chain. EPC rating: B

Stirling Way, Sutton £204,950

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A charming Grade II Listed two bedroom cottage set within mature gardens and with a barn style adjoining garage.

There are 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, gas central heating, front and rear garden, garage/workshop with off-road parking for 2 vehicles. EPC rating: E

Townsend, Soham £194,950


A well presented two bedroom older style property with a ground floor extension and a large garden.

There are 2 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen/dining room, utility room, study/bedroom 3, cloakroom/WC, rear garden, garage, driveway for two cars. EPC rating: D

Main Street, Little Downham £195,000


An imposing and highly individual former Chapel sympathetically converted during recent times into a stylish four bedroom family home.

The property has 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, second floor sitting room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, oil fired central heating, garden, off-road parking, private river mooring.

EPC rating: D

Town Street, Upwell £325,000


SOLD

Edinburgh Avenue, Sawston Guide: £269,000Deacons Lane, Ely Guide: £199,950Long Furlong, Over Guide: £299,950

SOLD

SOLD

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SOLD

Atkins Close, Cambridge Guide: £265,000Gunning Way, Cambridge Guide: £325,000Lovell Road, Cambridge Guide £300,000

SOLD

SOLD

A charming, late Victorian, bay-fronted terraced house with generously proportioned living space that retains many original features and enjoys a delightful west-facing rear garden and a quiet no-through road location just a stone’s throw from the river and Midsummer Common.

There are 3 bedrooms, first floor bathroom, living room with bay, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, entrance hall, front garden, west-facing rear garden, gas central heating, no chain.

EPC rating: TBC

Kimberley Road, Cambridge £725,000

A charming, two-bedroom, Victorian terraced house enjoying a kitchen with vaulted ceiling and rear garden with stylish, detached studio, set in a superb location only a short walk from the train station.

The property has 2 bedrooms, first floor bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen with vaulted ceiling, loft storage, detached studio, mature rear garden, gas central heating, double glazing.

EPC rating: D

Argyle Street, Cambridge £400,000


SOLD

Alice Bell Close, Cambridge Guide: £300,000Mill Street, Cambridge Guide: £425,000Normanton Way, Histon Guide: £299,950

SOLD

SOLD

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A beautifully refurbished ground floor apartment with a most elegant reception room flowing into a dining area and an open-plan kitchen giving the property fantastic entertaining space. It is particularly well placed for the restaurants and transport facilities of Kensington High Street (Circle & District lines) as well as Kensington Gardens.

2 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, double reception room. Freehold Share.

EPC rating: C

Palace Place Mansions, London, W8 £1,950,000

Contact John D Wood & Co. on 020 7908 1108

A beautifully presented lateral apartment situated in one of Chelsea’s most popular locations. This is a very versatile flat that would make a superb home for a family, but equally would pose as a very attractive rental investment. Approx. 1,673 sq ft.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suites), drawing room, patio garden. Freehold Share.

EPC rating: D

Burton Court, London, SW3 £2,750,000



A very smart lateral apartment in this highly regarded building, close to Camden, Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill. Approx. 1,576 sq ft.

3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, 2 terraces, private secure double garaging. Lease to 2150.

EPC rating: D

Gloucester Avenue, London, NW1 £1,795,000


A beautifully presented and newly refurbished maisonette with access via a patio (not demised) to the communal gardens. Approx. 584 sq ft.

Bedroom, shower room, reception room, private garden, direct access to communal garden. Freehold Share.

EPC rating: D

Boston House, London, SW5 £875,000

Residential Lettings

All of our lettings teams work on the core principle of mutual respect and of trying to do our very best by landlords and tenants alike. The landlord is our client so we must endeavour to look after their interests, recognising that we are custodians of their property and of their money. By the same token, we also have a duty of care to our tenant customers and we must always remember, and respect, the fact that the property is their home for the duration of the tenancy.

In each office you will find experienced, friendly individuals who will be happy to help.

Contact the teams on:

CAMBRIDGE: 01223 350800 or email [email protected]

ELY: 01353 616130 or email [email protected]

GREAT SHELFORD: 01223 576826 or email [email protected]

Application fees - Prices include VAT. Tenancy administration fee, due on application:

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Jodie McPherson, Property ManagerEly OfficeI have worked for TuckerGardner for over five years.

I enjoy my role as Property Manager as it involves different challenges every day, whether it is setting up a new tenancy, managing maintenance issues with properties or preparing a property for market.

• One individual £350

(£225 for bedsits)

• Each individual thereafter £70

• Company Let £400

A very well presented four bedroom detached house offering spacious living accommodation and providing easy access to both the city centre and A10. This spacious family home has an entrance hall, sitting room with fireplace and French doors to the garden, dining room, study, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room with integrated gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The adjoining utility room has space for a tumble dryer and plumbing for a washing machine. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and en suite bathroom with shower over the bath, bedroom 2 with en suite, bedroom 3 with built-in wardrobes, bedroom 4 and family bathroom with shower over the bath. Gas central heating. Double garage. Enclosed rear garden mainly laid to lawn.

EPC rating: C

Columbine Road, Ely £1,300 pcm*


LET

Silver Street, Ely £900 pcm* Fishers Bank, Littleport £800 pcm*Ely Road, Chittering £1,500 pcm*

LET

LET

*Application fees apply - see page 30 for details.

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An attractive and unusual two bedroom detached bungalow with front and rear garden.

There are 2 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with double aspect and double bed, bedroom 2 with double bed and small shelved wardrobe, bathroom fitted with a white bath, separate power shower cubicle, basin and WC, living/dining room with sofa, dining table and chairs, large picture windows overlooking the private front garden, kitchen with ceramic hob, double oven, washing machine and dryer, fridge and counter top freezer. Garden office retained by owner for storage. Front garden and enclosed rear garden with shed to the side. Electric storage and panel heating. Driveway parking. EPC rating: F

Church Street, Fen Ditton £1,050 pcm*


A newly decorated, spacious two bedroom bungalow in the village of Littleport located 5 miles from Ely and within walking distance of the main line train station.

The property has a double bedroom and single bedroom, plus a shower room. The living room leads through to the kitchen/diner; the kitchen is fitted with integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher, washing machine and single electric oven with gas hob. The conservatory provides access to the enclosed gravelled rear garden. Gas central heating. Single garage and driveway parking. EPC rating: C

Ferry Way, Littleport £700 pcm*


A modern and newly decorated five bedroom detached family home located within the catchment area of Lantern Primary School. The property has a kitchen/breakfast room with Range Cooker, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, lounge with French doors to rear garden, dining room and WC. Master bedroom and bedroom 2 with en suite shower rooms, bedroom 3 and family bathroom to the first floor. Two further bedrooms to the second floor. Gas central heating. Neutrally decorated throughout. Driveway and tandem garage. Enclosed rear garden.

EPC rating: C

Nene Road, Ely £1,500 pcm*


LET

The Glaives, Ely £675 pcm*Norfolk Road, Ely £925 pcm*John Amner Close, Ely £800 pcm*

LET

LET


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Well presented newly built one bedroom ground floor flat with terrace, allocated parking and bike store.

There is a bedroom with built-in wardrobe, bathroom with white bath, shower over, basin and WC, living/dining and kitchen area, the kitchen fitted with gas hob and extractor over, electric oven, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Storage in hall. Gas central heating. Terrace in front of the flat. Allocated parking and bike store.

EPC rating: B

Consort Avenue, Trumpington £1,000 pcm*


LET

Long Road, Cambridge £1,195 pcm*Kensington Court, Cambridge £900 pcm*Kestrel Rise, Trumpington £1,200 pcm*

LET

LET

A delightful two bedroom Victorian terrace with beautiful enclosed rear garden. There are 2 bedrooms, bedroom 1 with a wardrobe, bathroom with white bath, power shower over, basin and WC, plenty of storage on the landing, living room with open fire (must be swept annually), dining room with French doors to rear garden, kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and washing machine, storage cupboard off the entrance hall. Double glazed throughout. Gas central heating (new boiler). Pretty enclosed rear garden with shed and rear access. On-street parking with permit.

EPC rating: TBC

Huntingdon Road, Cambridge £1,300 pcm*


LET

Parkside, Cambridge £1,900 pcm*Station Road, Waterbeach £825 pcm*Riverside, Cambridge £1,250 pcm*

LET

LET


Twice as effective through our London connection

TuckerGardner are pleased to announce their new, exclusive association with central London estate agents

John D Wood & Co. to source London buyers for Cambridge property.

If you’re considering selling, please contact us for more information about this additional service.

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