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4 bedroom penthouse, Willow Bank, Cambridge
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4 bedroom penthouse, Willow Bank, Cambridge

Cambridge, CB3 3AA

Added 21 Jul 2026

£1,155,000

Guide price

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

1

Size

1,407 sqft

Type

penthouse

Match

91%

  • TenureLeasehold
  • Council taxBand F
  • EPCC
  • ParkingGarage
  • GardenNone

About this home

For sale — a 4-bedroom penthouse in Cambridge, CB3 3AA, extending to approximately 1407 sq ft.

Key features

  • Concierge service
  • Floor-to-ceiling glazing
  • Private lift access
  • Two secure parking spaces
  • Underfloor heating
  • Wraparound terrace
  • Garage parking
  • None
  • EPC rating C

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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£7,690/ month

  • Mortgage

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

    KnownBand F
    £
  • Service charge

    KnownReported by agent
    £
  • Ground rent

    KnownReported by agent
    £
  • Buildings insurance

    Est.Typical estimate
    £
  • Maintenance & repairs

    Est.~1% of value / yr
    £
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Property facts

Tenure
Leasehold
Council tax
Band F
Year built
1932
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Parking
Garage
Garden
None

Energy performance

  • A
  • B
  • CScore 74
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G

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

Floorplan & rooms

Interactive

Total size

1,407 sqft

131

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
  • Central Station

    Tram

    0.5 mi
  • High Street

    Tube

    0.6 mi
  • Victoria

    Overground

    3.3 mi
  • Bridge Road

    Overground

    3.3 mi

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

London Kings Cross

47.8 mi away

Drive
1h 10m
Train
52 min

Birmingham New Street

76.5 mi away

Drive
1h 46m
Train
1h 14m

Bristol Temple Meads

117.3 mi away

Drive
2h 37m
Train
1h 45m

Manchester Piccadilly

123.1 mi away

Drive
2h 44m
Train
1h 50m

Leeds

123.5 mi away

Drive
2h 44m
Train
1h 50m

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

Nearby amenities

  • 🛒

    Supermarket

    Tesco Express

    0.3 mi
  • 🏋️

    Gym

    The Gym Group

    0.5 mi
  • 🌳

    Park

    Riverside Gardens

    0.9 mi
  • 🩺

    GP surgery

    St Andrew's Medical

    0.6 mi
  • 🍽️

    Restaurants

    Village square

    0.6 mi
  • Café

    Grind & Co.

    0.4 mi

Commute time

Estimate the journey from Cambridge, CB3 3AA to your workplace or a place you visit often.

Broadband

Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.

Standard22 Mbps
Superfast70 Mbps
Ultrafast786 Mbps

Mobile coverage

Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.

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

Local market

Market insights

Local market

How this home compares in Cambridge, CB3 3AA.

Area average

£1,284,806

This home -10%

12m change

+4.2%

Sold prices

Avg £/sqft

£720

This home £821

Buyer demand

Cooling

Running the numbers

Costs & finance

Monthly cost breakdown

Leasehold · estimated running costs (all editable).

Total monthly cost

£7,233 /mo

£86,801 per year — indicative estimate.

Unaffordable · 161% of income
  • Mortgage£5,926/mo
    10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr82%
  • Council tax (Band F)£271/mo
    Indicative England average4%
  • Service charge£331/mo
    From listing5%
  • Ground rent£24/mo
    From listing0%
  • Maintenance & repairs£481/mo
    ~0.50% of value / yr7%
  • Utilities (energy + water)£200/mo
    Ofgem typical dual-fuel3%
Mortgage
Running costs (annual)

Mortgage calculator

Estimate

Repayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.

Monthly repayment

£5,926

Loan £1,039,500 · Deposit £115,500 (10%)

£1,812/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.

Total interest
£738,411
Total paid
£1,777,911

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

£59,250

Effective rate 5.13% on £1,155,000

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

Mortgage affordability

Can you afford it?

Enter your income and deposit — we'll size up the biggest home a lender is likely to fund.

Max you could offer

£363,500

Loan up to £247,500 + £116,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)

This listing

£1,155,000

Short by £791,500 · needs income ~£230,889/yr

Affordable monthly repayment
£1,604 /mo
Required repayment for this home
£5,420 /mo
Max loan on 4.5× income
£247,500
Deposit as % of listing
10.0%

Affordability summary

Stretch

You'd need about £230,889/yr income or £791,500 more deposit.

Monthly all-in

£6,479 /mo

£5,420 mortgage + £1,059 running · 141% of gross pay

Upfront cash

£180,232

£116,000 deposit + £59,250 SDLT + £4,982 fees

Lender check

Too big

Need £1,039,000 · max on income £247,500

  • Loan needed (£1,039,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
  • Monthly all-in (£6,479) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
  • Upfront cash needed (£180,232) 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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Tenure & lease

Tenure

leasehold

Lease remaining

914 years

Service charge

£3,975 / year

Ground rent

£288 / year

Investment potential

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

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Investment inputs

Assumptions
Loan £866,250 · LTV 75%

At a glance

Gross yield

1.30%

Net yield

-2.94%

Monthly cashflow

£-2,829

ROI on cash

-8.3%

Monthly mortgage£3,790
Running costs£241
Break-even rent£4,031
Stamp Duty (BTL surcharge)£117,000
Cash invested£408,250

Sensitivity

Rent −10%

£-2,928/mo · -3.04%

Rent +10%

£-2,731/mo · -2.84%

Rate +1%

£-3,551/mo · -3.69%

Rate −1%

£-2,107/mo · -2.19%

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 waterHigh
Rivers & seaLow
ReservoirsLow
GroundwaterLow

Crime (last 12 months)

103

/ 1k residents

Medium

6.8% vs previous year

Anti-social30
Violence30
Burglary15
Vehicle13
Other13

Broadband

962 Mbps

Up to 318 Mbps upload
StandardYes
SuperfastYes
UltrafastNo
Full fibreYes

9 providers available at this address.

Mobile coverage

NetworkIndoor voiceIndoor dataOutdoor voiceOutdoor data
EEGoodGoodGoodGood
O2NoneGoodGoodGood
ThreeGoodGoodGoodGood
VodafoneLimitedGoodGoodGood

Planning applications

11within 250 m in the last 12 months

  • Front porch and boundary wall

    2025/4416/HH · 21 Nov 2025

    Refused
  • Two-storey side extension

    2026/3498/HH · 22 Feb 2026

    Pending
  • Outbuilding for home office

    2026/5710/HH · 7 Jan 2026

    Approved

Ground & environment

CoalfieldYes — search recommended
Historic miningNo
RadonLow
SubsidenceLow
Contaminated landNone recorded

Building & legal

Listed buildingNot listed
Conservation areaNo
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
leasehold
Council tax band
F
Price qualifier
Guide price

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

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Extension potential

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Sold prices

Based on public sale records for Cambridge, CB3 3AA and comparable homes nearby.

Property history

  • Aug 2021

    Sold

    £980,000

    +131.7% vs previous

  • Jan 2014

    Sold

    £423,000

Sold nearby

Avg £1,246,000

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    £1,119,000

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    £1,147,000

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