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2 bedroom cottage, The Chase, Cambridge
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2 bedroom cottage, The Chase, Cambridge

Cambridge, CB1 4PL

Added 21 Jul 2026

£1,460,000

Guide price

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Size

1,098 sqft

Type

cottage

Match

91%

  • TenureFreehold
  • Council taxBand F
  • EPCE
  • ParkingOn Street
  • GardenSouth Facing Garden

About this home

For sale — a 2-bedroom cottage in Cambridge, CB1 4PL, extending to approximately 1098 sq ft.

Key features

  • Country kitchen
  • Exposed beams
  • Feature stone walls
  • Log burner
  • Oil central heating
  • Slate roof
  • On-street parking
  • South-facing garden
  • EPC rating E

The Full Picture

Everything you need upfront

Facts a buyer or tenant should have before making an offer — in line with the Government's homebuying reform roadmap.

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Monthly ownership cost

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£9,204/ month

  • Mortgage

    Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs
    £
  • Council tax

    KnownBand F
    £
  • Buildings insurance

    Est.Typical estimate
    £
  • Maintenance & repairs

    Est.~1% of value / yr
    £
Listed 21 Jul 2026 · 9 days on GaffbeePrice: No price changesSee full history →

Property facts

Tenure
Freehold
Council tax
Band F
Year built
1850
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Parking
On Street
Garden
South Facing Garden

Energy performance

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • EScore 46
  • F
  • G

The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.

Floorplan & rooms

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Total size

1,098 sqft

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Key highlights

Where it is

Location & Street View

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Neighbourhood

Area, schools & transport

Nearby schools

Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings

Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.

Transport nearby

Stations & stops
  • High Street Station

    Rail

    2.1 mi
  • Riverside

    Rail

    2.6 mi
  • Parkway

    Rail

    3.3 mi
  • Kings Road

    Tram

    3.5 mi

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

London Kings Cross

47.5 mi away

Drive
1h 9m
Train
52 min

Birmingham New Street

76.4 mi away

Drive
1h 46m
Train
1h 14m

Bristol Temple Meads

117 mi away

Drive
2h 36m
Train
1h 45m

Manchester Piccadilly

123.2 mi away

Drive
2h 44m
Train
1h 50m

Leeds

123.7 mi away

Drive
2h 45m
Train
1h 50m

Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.

Nearby amenities

  • 🛒

    Supermarket

    Waitrose

    0.7 mi
  • 🏋️

    Gym

    Anytime Fitness

    0.9 mi
  • 🌳

    Park

    Highfield Common

    0.1 mi
  • 🩺

    GP surgery

    St Andrew's Medical

    0.5 mi
  • 🍽️

    Restaurants

    Local high street

    0.6 mi
  • Café

    Kaffeine

    0.9 mi

Commute time

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Broadband

Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.

Standard15 Mbps
Superfast49 Mbps
Ultrafast921 Mbps

Mobile coverage

Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.

  • EEIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • VodafoneIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good

Local market

Market insights

Local market

How this home compares in Cambridge, CB1 4PL.

Area average

£1,555,738

This home -6%

12m change

-1.8%

Sold prices

Avg £/sqft

£572

This home £1330

Buyer demand

Steady

Running the numbers

Costs & finance

Monthly cost breakdown

Freehold · estimated running costs (all editable).

Total monthly cost

£9,325 /mo

£111,902 per year — indicative estimate.

Unaffordable · 207% of income
  • Mortgage£7,491/mo
    10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr80%
  • Council tax (Band F)£271/mo
    Indicative England average3%
  • Buildings insurance£146/mo
    ~0.12% of value / yr2%
  • Maintenance & repairs£1,217/mo
    ~1.00% of value / yr13%
  • Utilities (energy + water)£200/mo
    Ofgem typical dual-fuel2%
Mortgage
Running costs (annual)

Mortgage calculator

Estimate

Repayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.

Monthly repayment

£7,491

Loan £1,314,000 · Deposit £146,000 (10%)

£2,290/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.

Total interest
£933,403
Total paid
£2,247,403

Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.

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Stamp Duty

Eng & NI · Apr 2025

SDLT payable on completion.

Estimated Stamp Duty

£89,750

Effective rate 6.15% on £1,460,000

Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.

Mortgage affordability

Can you afford it?

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Max you could offer

£393,500

Loan up to £247,500 + £146,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)

This listing

£1,460,000

Short by £1,066,500 · needs income ~£292,000/yr

Affordable monthly repayment
£1,604 /mo
Required repayment for this home
£6,854 /mo
Max loan on 4.5× income
£247,500
Deposit as % of listing
10.0%

Affordability summary

Stretch

You'd need about £292,000/yr income or £1,066,500 more deposit.

Monthly all-in

£8,192 /mo

£6,854 mortgage + £1,338 running · 179% of gross pay

Upfront cash

£241,189

£146,000 deposit + £89,750 SDLT + £5,439 fees

Lender check

Too big

Need £1,314,000 · max on income £247,500

  • Loan needed (£1,314,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
  • Monthly all-in (£8,192) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
  • Upfront cash needed (£241,189) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees

UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.

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Investment potential

Would this stack up as a buy-to-let?

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Investment inputs

Assumptions
Loan £1,095,000 · LTV 75%

At a glance

Gross yield

1.03%

Net yield

-3.15%

Monthly cashflow

£-3,830

ROI on cash

-8.7%

Monthly mortgage£4,791
Running costs£241
Break-even rent£5,032
Stamp Duty (BTL surcharge)£162,750
Cash invested£530,250

Sensitivity

Rent −10%

£-3,929/mo · -3.23%

Rent +10%

£-3,731/mo · -3.07%

Rate +1%

£-4,743/mo · -3.90%

Rate −1%

£-2,918/mo · -2.40%

Indicative only — mortgage products, tax treatment and Section 24 relief for higher-rate landlords depend on your personal circumstances. Speak to a broker and an accountant before buying.

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Due diligence

Checks, risks & material information

Check before you buy

Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.

Flood risk

Surface waterMedium
Rivers & seaMedium
ReservoirsLow
GroundwaterLow

Crime (last 12 months)

43

/ 1k residents

Low

1.3% vs previous year

Anti-social13
Violence13
Burglary6
Vehicle5
Other6

Broadband

867 Mbps

Up to 490 Mbps upload
StandardYes
SuperfastYes
UltrafastYes
Full fibreYes

7 providers available at this address.

Mobile coverage

NetworkIndoor voiceIndoor dataOutdoor voiceOutdoor data
EEGoodGoodGoodGood
O2LimitedGoodLimitedGood
ThreeGoodGoodGoodGood
VodafoneNoneNoneGoodGood

Planning applications

7within 250 m in the last 12 months

  • Two-storey side extension

    2026/2979/HH · 27 Mar 2026

    Approved
  • Front porch and boundary wall

    2026/1193/HH · 3 May 2026

    Approved
  • Change of use to residential

    2026/1000/HH · 24 Mar 2026

    Pending

Ground & environment

CoalfieldNo
Historic miningYes
RadonMedium
SubsidenceLow
Contaminated landNone recorded

Building & legal

Listed buildingNot listed
Conservation areaYes
Tree Preservation OrderNo
Article 4 directionNone
Cladding / EWS1N/A
New-build warrantyN/A

Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.

Material information

NTSELAT Parts A/B/C
Tenure
freehold
Council tax band
F
Price qualifier
Guide price

Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.

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Sold prices

Based on public sale records for Cambridge, CB1 4PL and comparable homes nearby.

Property history

  • Mar 2018

    Sold

    £1,037,000

Sold nearby

Avg £1,532,500

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    £1,773,000

  • 4 Oak Avenue

    Flat · 1 bed · 0.19 mi · Nov 2024

    £1,528,000

  • 17 Ivy Close

    Terraced · 3 bed · 0.21 mi · Nov 2024

    £1,704,000

  • 102 Beech Mews

    Terraced · 2 bed · 0.37 mi · Feb 2026

    £1,168,000

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