Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | 2 Bed

Stunning Victorian 2 bed terrace recently refurbished

Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1

Nicky

United Kingdom

Member Since: January 2011

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What

Stunning Victorian 2 bed terrace recently refurbished

Where

City of Cambridge apx 1 mile from the centre.

Why

Historic university city of architectural merit famous for its punting.

Features

  • Main home
  • Garden
  • Wifi
  • Cable TV
  • Gym

About our home

Our stunning Victorian terrace was completely renovated by ourselves in 2010. We won the ITV show 'May the Best House Win' in May 2012.

It consists of a modern interior teamed with period features. The large family bathroom has twin sinks, a modern shower unit and a roll top bath. We also have a log and a gas fire for the cold winter evenings. With its open plan spaces, extendible dining room table, folding sliding doors into the garden and ambient lighting, the house is set up for entertaining. It has a landscaped garden including a large decked area for BBQ's and a log cabin housing a fully equipped gym that can also accommodate two further sleepers.

The house swap includes our cat Millie who is very sociable and will love your care and attention. She is used to cat sitters and living in shared houses so she is fine with strangers. She needs minimal input as there is a cat flap and she can be left with biscuits so you don't need to be back for any time to feed her. She does however like a fussing.

We are minutes away from the vibrant Mill Road area of Cambridge that is lined with an eclectic selection of cafes and restaurants. We are apx. one mile from the historic city centre where you can visit the famous universities and spend a lazy afternoon punting down the River Cam.

Buzzy restaurants
Al Casbah; a Mill Road Algerian restaurant within 10 minutes walk. It has an open fire grill and a vibrant atmosphere with fresh ingredients; we recommend the lamb tagine. Restaurant 22; a short taxi drive; the philosophy of the restaurant is good food and wine at reasonable prices in a relaxed Victorian terrace property serving only 28 diners per evening. Midsummer House; is located a short taxi drive away on the historic grounds of Midsummer Common beside the River Cam and is the only 2 Star Michelin Restaurant in East Anglia. Jamie’s Italian; Jamie Oliver’s restaurant situated in a stunning grade 2 listed building in the historic city centre.
Cool bars
Our local is The Empress; 2 minutes walk away. It has it's own pot bellied pigs! Cambridge is full of bars but we like the city centre; B bar; over 25's only and La Raza; basement bar with a small dance floor and a mix of old and new music.
Cozy cafés
The Black Cat cafe 5 minutes walk away.
Retail therapy
The Grand Arcade and Crafts market in the historic city centre as well as the Grafton Centre in the newer part of town.
Bit of culture
Visit the historic unversities and go punting on the River Cam.
Walks in the park
Take a picnic on Parkers Piece or buy a drink at a local pub and watch the punts go by on the Mill Pond.
Spot of exercise
Use our garden gym or go swimming 20 minutes walk away at Parkside swimming pool.
Day tripping
The train station is 10 minutes walk away. It is 45 minute train journey to central London.
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Swaps with Nicky’s home

Janet

Member Since:

August 2010

3 things they loved about the swap:
  • Smart house and really cool decor
  • Great location near to lively pubs and cafes
  • Lovely just to be able to walk and explore this beautiful city from the door step

How much they saved: You can't put a price on being in a home from home

Mara

Member Since:

May 2012

3 things they loved about the swap:
  • Very cozy home
  • Walking distance to central Cambridge
  • Punting on the Cam

How much they saved: £600

Valerie

Member Since:

July 2010

3 things they loved about the swap:
  • Beautiful modernised terrace house with a Waw factor.
  • Very convenient for the University Town cntre.
  • The great bonus Millie the cat.

How much they saved: -

Heather

Member Since:

January 2012

3 things they loved about the swap:
  • The cozy home with a fantastic bathroom
  • Cycling into Cambridge for the day
  • The opportunity to go punting on the Cam

How much they saved: around £400

Angela

Member Since:

July 2011

3 things they loved about the swap:
  • Very conveniently located within easy walking distance to central Cambridge
  • Elements of fun and luxury with a colourful and airy feel in the design
  • Parking and looking after the kitty cat was no problem

How much they saved: £300

Simon

Member Since:

March 2010

3 things they loved about the swap:
  • Punting on the Cam between the universities
  • Wonderful Pied de Terre
  • Lovely city

How much they saved: 2 x £ 100 = £ 200

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3 things about us

1
Were a couple in our mid 30's with no children and a cat that comes as part of the house swap. .
2
Nicky is a social worker and Dave works in IT. We love to holiday in beautiful properties, sometimes with our friends.
3
We love long walks in the countryside and Nicky really enjoys cooking. We love to holiday in beautiful properties so we regularly use The Landmark Trust. We also love design and architecture. We have renovated our home ourselves over the last 2 years. .

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