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THIS MONTH… • 6 • INTERIORS Contemporary garden furniture, modern florals and more • 17-19 • PROPERTY NEWS The latest from the buzzing Cambridge property market • 21 • BOOMTOWN BULLETIN News from the latest local developments

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WORDS ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE

H E L L O Take inspiration from the great outdoors. From contemporary garden furniture to modern florals, it’s easy to freshen up your home and garden for laid-back summer living

There’s nothing like long days, balmy weather and bright sunshine to make you want to revamp. Whether you want to make the most of your garden or brighten up a key space, summer decorating is about a breezy design ethos. Flowers have long been popular, but forget ditsy prints, the new take on ‘grandma chic’ is all about impact with big blooms and bold colours.

Nicola Sanders, a Cambridge-based interior designer at Parsons Gray, sees incorporating florals as the first step in a summer revamp: “I like to accessorise

with painterly florals, such as Bluebellgray cushions or Jessica Zoob’s pixelated floral prints, designed for Romo Black Edition fabrics. Both will give a modern take on a classic theme and pretty up a plain space.”

Renowned for its luxury, modern fabrics, Harlequin’s Amazilia range has large-scale tropical flowers, hummingbirds, stylised foliage and botanical references at its heart. Scatter a few cushions for a burst of colour. The brand’s Fauvisimo collection is based on the vibrant, bold colours of the Fauvist art movement. Overblown peonies,

foxgloves, tulips and sprays of blossom are contrasted with abstract stripes and ombré colours. Curtains and chairs in these fabrics will give a summery feel all year.

Harlequin’s design director, Claire Vallis, comments: “In today’s interiors we are looking for exotic locations and bolder colour combinations, taking inspiration from, for example, the flora and fauna of rainforests and patterns far-flung locations.”

Also taking its lead from nature’s best, with cushions featuring birds, butterflies and bees, Rume’s bright and interesting

Let the summer in OPPOSITE The Westcliff Collection of hardwood shutters, £250 per sqm, Clement Browne. ABOVE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Hartham Extending Table, from £499, and matching chairs, from £250 per pair, both Harveys. Fauvisimo and Sgraffito cushions, prices vary, Harlequin. Find a variety of garden homewares, such as these outdoor floral cushions, £65, from Botanical Cushions, at Grow London

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accessories in bold colourways also contrast beautifully with a floral design scheme.

Another way of reflecting nature is to mirror a view with a similarly themed wallpaper. So, for instance, if a room looks out onto a lawn, use a bright green, or if you can see flower beds, choose a wallpaper that picks up on similar blooms or colours.

Galerie Wallcoverings has a range of English-inspired floral wallpapers, and Scandi Living’s muted flower prints work well with most schemes. Artist Gillian Arnold’s zingy Floral Dance and Autumn Flurry wallpapers are perfect for statement walls and she says: “Florals don’t need to try to have a brightening effect, or depict summer, they inherently have these qualities about them. They bring an instant freshness and spark of life to any surroundings, symbolising both growth and harmony.”

Floral upholstery is making a return with statement chairs and sofas in bold fabrics looking modern again.

Sofa Workshop’s Botanique Chair combines a contemporary shape with a garden-inspired print. Contrast with a pared-back room for total impact.

Suzanne O’Flynn, creative director at John Sankey, comments: “The exuberance of the Loseley Park Lime fabric on our Crinoline Chair injects a joyful burst of colour into the house.

The many colours within this floral are

easy to use as a creative palette for the rest of the room.”

Harvey’s coastal-themed furniture is perfect for reminiscing of summer days by the sea. Lisa Broad, head of buying, gives her advice: “Living rooms shouldn’t shy away from being bold. Fabric is a great way to experiment with iconic patterns and can be incorporated through a graphic print armchair and matching scatter cushions.”

Using flowers can lead to a maximalist approach, so tone the overall look down by carefully choosing the colour palette. Helen Shaw, marketing director of Benjamin Moore UK, comments: “Consider how colours complement the hues around. For an endless summer feeling, opt for cream walls with accents of blue or green to create an extension of the sky or garden, delivering a restful and calm feeling. If you want to make more of a statement use bold contrasting

colours as accents. An accent colour can look fantastic next to a crisp neutral wall.”

Modern Rugs’ Hortus and Tulipani rugs bring the outside in with bold designs.

Ben Dale, founder of Modern Rugs, says: “Combine bright florals and shades of green.

If you are choosing vibrant floral accessories, then combine them with muted shades for furniture to prevent the room from looking too busy. Go for a colonial theme using wood furniture and bold green botanicals.”

Fill your home with fresh flowers for an instant freshener. The Cambridge Flower School offers courses for those wanting to perfect the art. Sarah Clerk from the school comments: “We all love flowers in our home, whether it’s a simple jug of garden flowers or an impressive, formal arrangement. If you mix flowers with seasonal foliage and use complementary containers you will be amazed at what you can create.”

Petal power CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Jardin Chic Collection Wallpaper, £24.95 per roll, Galerie Wallcoverings. Kitchen painted in Banana Yellow paint, Benjamin Moore. Izzy Chair in Blendworth Botanique, from £1,299, and Miss Behaving Sofa in Romo Pleasure Garden Velvet, from £1,279, both Sofa Workshop

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The main focus for homeowners during the summer months is how to keep a room light and airy. Windows, and how they are dressed, are key. If you are looking for a major overhaul, then Cambridge-based Economy Windows can advise on energyefficient doors and windows. Otherwise, simply updating the finishing touches can transform how your room performs when temperatures start to rise.

Shannon Rose-Cox, product development manager at Clement Browne, gives an insight into what is on trend: “We expect a more streamlined look will remain popular in 2016. The demand for a sleek, seamless finish on window coverings appears to be increasing and features such as hidden hinges and hidden tilt mechanisms will be key. While white or neutral shutters will always be popular, more and more customers are getting creative with their shutter colours.”

Giving privacy and an innovative design ethos, The Window Film Company offers options from solar films to frosted window films in a range of designs. The films are ideal for giving privacy.

For a unique investment, QMotion UK’s automated blinds are an innovative way to control light and shade. Ian Claxton, director at QMotion UK, comments: “The blinds operate from one central point by finger touch via a smartphone, tablet app or remote control. The wireless concept means that there are no cords, power or control wires required at all and the user can install a fully motorised and intelligently controlled shading system without the need for chasing out walls or using an electrician.

There’s a collection of over 400 fabrics and colours, or, for a personal touch, you can supply your own imagery for QMotion UK to manufacture the blind with.”

To truly let the outdoors in, bifold doors are one of the most popular home improvements. Kloeber is a local, leading name in the glazing industry and Matt Higgs, co-owner and sales director, reveals more: “Creating more light and space in your home has become more and more essential over the last decade and the improvements in larger glazing systems has made this more achievable. Bifold doors are extremely popular as they open up your house to the

garden and offer flexible configurations.

We’re seeing a trend towards sliding doors and we now have lift and slide doors which move effortlessly even when they are widths from 1.5m to 13m wide.”

Nicola Sanders of Parsons Gray agrees: “If you are planning a rear extension, consider incorporating bifold doors in your designs – the larger, the better. In winter, they provide the perfect picture frame to the garden slumbering outside, and on summer weekends, throw them wide open from breakfast time for a seamless holiday feel!”

Windows on the world CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Calista Citrine blinds, from £567.95, QMotion. Frostbrite window film, from £30, The Window Film Company. The Barling Collection of aluminium full-height shutters, from £410 per sqm, Clement Browne. Aluminium bifold doors, prices vary, Kloeber

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The UK garden scene has boomed of late with homeowners borrowing style ideas from the Mediterranean, chic boutique hotels and coastal resorts. They have morphed into second living rooms (when the weather is kind, that is), with a wide range of stylish furniture and accessories to transform even the dreariest corners.

Sian Lowri Allpress, director at Jo Alexander, Cambridge’s garden emporium, comments: “Invest in something like our teak day bed. It is furnished with a base cushion and scatter cushions and is perfect for unwinding on a hot day. Our concrete and bamboo ranges introduce two interesting materials for garden furniture at the moment. Combine these with woven bamboo lanterns for stylish, summer nights.”

From Maze Living’s covetable rattan furniture to John Lewis’s modern dining sets, garden furniture has raised its game.

Nicola Gidlow, John Lewis’s buyer for outdoor living, explains why: “The blurring of the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces means that entertaining is no longer confined to one area of the home.

Investing in weatherproof furniture allows

for key pieces to be transferred outside.

Furnishing rooms that back on to your garden with accessories and cushions in bright, bold colours and prints will warm up the inside of your home. To link the spaces choose similar patterns and hues for your outdoor accessories, this will help add a sense of unity to your entertaining space.”

Extex’s award-winning outdoor fabric collections are water repellent and stain resistant. This year’s collection of fabrics includes bright oranges, acidic greens and blues and rich, rustic dark tones. For the wow factor, add in statement pieces of sculpture, like the mirrored Flame pieces at In-Spaces. External lighting also adds atmosphere when the sun goes in.

Industrial-style wall lights and lanterns at J Adams and Co are among our favourites.

Offering garden sets and swing seats, Sweetpea & Willow’s whimsical take on summer is appealing to all. Jacqui Dunton, co-founder of the shop, says: “For those with a large garden, you should consider zoning. Create different spaces with different styles of furniture. You can create a dining area with a beautiful table and chairs

set for entertaining or a casual area with deck chairs, throws and cushions to unwind.

“In smaller gardens consider stackable, shape-shifting furniture that can be reconfigured depending on what the space is being used for,” she continues.

“Our Higold Shenzou lounge seats can be stacked together to create cosy cocoons.”

Scatter some of the Hogla Floor Seats, from design store Oggetto, around the Ignis Fire Bowl, from Scandi Living. Add a few of the Shepherd’s Crook and Lantern sets, from Pastel Lane, and drape pretty bunting, from Susie Watson Designs, in trees. “There’s nothing like dining outside on a summer evening,” says Susie Watson. “Add some colour with bunting and a touch of elegance with candlelight in pretty glass domes.”

OKA Living’s stone garden furniture gives a grandeur to gardens and is just the thing for dinner parties. “Dining al fresco is one of summer’s greatest pleasures,” says Julie Paul, head of interior design at OKA, “so insist on real plates, glasses and cutlery.

The outdoor table is the perfect place to experiment with colour – rich mustard and vibrant amaranth are on trend.”

In and out CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Petra Side Table, £195, Oka. Linens, bunting and accessories, from £26, Susie Watson. Bench, from £100, Jo Alexander

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Sometimes a lick of paint is just enough to uplift an otherwise tired garden. Head of creative at Farrow & Ball, Charlotte Cosby gives her insight: “Create an ‘outside room’ by linking the interior and exterior of your home with colour.

Painting garden furniture using a hue that is also featured in your interior is so on trend. Try painting furniture in statement colours, like Charlotte’s Locks, for a dramatic look, or create a work of art in the garden by painting plant pots in Pelt, Vardo and Studio Green to make them an unusual decorative feature.”

For those with large gardens, a garden room – often a bespoke wooden or brick-built structure – is the perfect way to create more space outside of the home. Offering sleek cedar ‘pods’ and nostalgic shepherd’s huts, ideal for games rooms, offices or a serene retreat, Garden Hideouts are specialists in versatile outdoor living spaces.

Cambridge Timber Buildings also offer garden rooms, which can be

made bespoke to your needs. Stacia Greenaway, director, reveals: “We have found that people are increasingly looking to create living spaces which better reflect their individual lifestyles. So when faced with the expensive options of extending or moving house, investing in an attractive garden room offers a simpler and more cost-effective way to personalise and extend their living spaces. At this time of year, in particular, when we are looking to spend more time outside, customers are seeking out our bespoke service to maximise the unused corners of their gardens.”

For a quirky take on outside rooms, Raj Tents may not be as permanent

but win in the style stakes. The Indian version of a traditional marquee, the tents are made from textiles that use traditional Rajasthani skills, such as hand block printing and embroidery. The brand, and many other innovative companies, will be exhibiting at next month’s Grow London, the contemporary garden fair, on at Hampstead Heath (24-26 June, www. growlondon.com).

Cosy corners CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Bird feeder painted in Green Blue Exterior Eggshell from £24, and metal chairs painted in Chappell Green and Churlish Green Full Gloss, from £22, both Farrow & Ball. Wood garden room, POA, Cambridge Timber Buildings. Find these Bee Palaces, £49.99, at next month’s Grow London

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BENJAMIN MOORE UK 01753 575756 www.benjaminmoorepaint. co.uk

OGGETTO 01305 881010 www.oggetto.com OKA LIVING 0844 815 7380 www.okadirect.com

BLUEBELLGRAY 0141 221 0724 www.bluebellgray.com

PARSONS GRAY 07789 658370 www.parsonsgray.co.uk

CAMBRIDGE TIMBER BUILDINGS 01353 667268 www.cambridgetimber buildings.com

PASTEL LANE 07949 339416 www.pastellane.co.uk QMOTION UK 0845 450 1606 www.qmotionshades.co.uk

ECONOMY WINDOWS 01945 588988 www.economy-windows.co.uk

RAJ TENTS 020 7820 0010 www.rajtentclub.com

EXTEX 01634 718871 www.extex.co.uk

RUME 01273 777810 www.rume.co.uk

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CLEMENT BROWNE 01702 667291 www.clementbrowne.co.uk

FARROW & BALL 01223 367771 www.farrow-ball.com

SCANDI LIVING 01428 608050 www.scandiliving.com SOFA WORKSHOP 0800 23 00 048 www.sofaworkshop.com

GALERIE WALLCOVERINGS 01892 700730 www.galeriehome.co.uk

HARVEYS 0344 847 2626 www.harveysfurniture.co.uk

JOHN LEWIS 01223 361292 www.johnlewis.com

GARDEN HIDEOUTS 01283 707357 www.gardenhideouts.co.uk

IN-SPACES 07879 012294 www.in-spaces.com

JOHN SANKEY 0115 946 2121 www.johnsankey.co.uk

GILLIAN ARNOLD 0800 6250625 www.gillianarnold.co.uk

J ADAMS AND CO 0207 164 6418 www.jadamsandco.com

KLOEBER 01487 740044 www.kloeber.co.uk

GROW LONDON, 020 8246 4846, www.growlondon.com

JESSICA ZOOB FOR ROMO BLACK EDITION www.blackedition.com

MAZE LIVING 01440 710673 www.mazeliving.co.uk

THE CAMBRIDGE FLOWER SCHOOL 01223 655661 www.thecambridgeflowerschool.co.uk

HARLEQUIN 0845 123 6805 www.harlequin.uk.com

JO ALEXANDER 01954 267857 www.joalexander.co.uk

MODERN RUGS 01388 663738 www.modern-rugs.co.uk

THE WINDOW FILM COMANY 01494 794477 www.windowfilm.co.uk

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SUSIE WATSON DESIGNS 01223 367527 www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk SWEETPEA & WILLOW 0345 257 2627 www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

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IF DOWNSIZING DOESN’T WORK, TRY ‘MY-SIZING’ On the tails of traditional downsizers is a new trend in ‘my-sizers’; those moving to a house of similar value but driven instead by a change in location, land, size or style of home.

Often referred to as right-sizing, this won’t be the usual move to a smaller house with less land. This is a common move for those in an ‘in-between’ life stage where some of the older kids have left home, and perhaps there has been a job change. They are not ready to give up the children’s bedrooms but no longer have a need to be close to the top school.

ADVICE

Edition takes a look at the latest happenings in the buzzing local property market

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Strutt & Parker offer their advice for those looking to downsize

Whether you’re an empty nester or looking to free up equity, thousands of homeowners will be looking to downsize this year. In fact, a recent study by the International Longevity Centre has shown that one in three homeowners aged 55 and over is considering downsizing.

Living in a four-bedroom family home with a large garden is the dream when raising children, but naturally it won’t suit everyone’s needs as they get older. Here’s what you need to know about downsizing in today’s market from Cameron Ewer, a partner at Strutt & Parker’s Cambridge office, one of the UK’s leading independent property partnerships:

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GET THE NUMBERS RIGHT How much is your property worth and how much do you want to spend on your next home? Do your research using property search sites and get at least three agent valuations on your current property to make sure you sell at a price that you’re

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comfortable with. The highest valuation isn’t always the right one.

Remember to factor in the additional costs – tax, legal and estate agency fees – as well as a contingency spend to ensure there are no financial surprises. This may be one of the largest financial decisions of your life, but remember to look forward to the potential savings it can bring too, including reduced living expenses and more financial freedom.

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IT IS OK TO BE EMOTIONAL Selling the family home where the walls echo with the sound of children playing and memories of family meals around the table will inevitably be tough. We all know houses are more than just bricks and mortar – hence our British obsession with them – so saying goodbye can bring a huge sense of loss. Keep in mind the practical trade-offs and try to look forward to a new exciting chapter in your life. It is well documented that successful downsizers feel liberated from the tyranny of household chores, upkeep, big heating bills and large gardens.

CONSIDER REMORTGAGING Some downsizers use the opportunity to lower their mortgage payments on their new home by putting down a bigger deposit. Seek professional advice from a broker to ensure you get the most competitive rates – many can find the cost associated with the process outweighs their potential saving. Be aware that lenders require a far more detailed breakdown of an applicant’s spending habits than ever before, from grocery bills to care home fees. Make sure you are in the best position possible before you apply.

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WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EQUITY When you downsize you’ll likely end up with a large cash sum. Leaving it in the bank isn‘t going to generate much return as interest rates are still at an alltime low. Other options might include investing in the stock market, corporate bonds, equity income funds, cash ISAs or a stocks and shares ISA. Some investments have a minimum financial commitment, so knowing what you can afford is a good starting point.

Property investment through buy-tolet, looking at short-term yield return and longer term capital growth through resale, is popular. Ultimately, it’s best to take professional advice on how to get a proper return that is right for you. A good financial adviser will come into their own, so let them guide you. www.struttandparker.com

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A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR KLOEBER Celebrating an impressive ten years in business in 2016, award-winning local company Kloeber UK Ltd is recognised as a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of folding and sliding doors and bespoke glazing solutions. Specialising in timber and aluminium, they create beautifully engineered sliding doors, French doors, single doors and many types of windows, as well as fixed glazing, roof lights and more.

They’ve built up a wealth of experience, working on some spectacular homes, as well as featuring on television on Channel 4’s Grand Designs, BBC’s DIY SOS and most recently on two episodes of George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

Kloeber has recently signed the lease for a new property – the distinctive Bright building in Huntingdon – which will soon serve as the company’s new headquarters and will feature an extensive new showroom with a broad range of their products on display.

Estimated to open in July this year, the new showroom will replace Kloeber’s current premises in Somersham, which will remain open until the refurbishment of the Bright building is complete.

“We’re very excited about the move to Huntingdon,” says Matt Higgs, Kloeber’s sales director. “The prominent position of the landmark building should make our brand more recognisable locally and the larger space will enable us to deliver our growth plan. The opportunities for recruitment and expansion are now increased and we intend to take full advantage of this.” www.kloeber.co.uk

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OXBRIDGE EXPRESS COULD CREATE ‘ENGLAND’S SILICON VALLEY’ Mark Wood considers the impact of a new rail link on the Cambridge property market It’s no secret that road and rail links between Cambridge and Oxford are particularly poor. Journey times usually take more than two hours and delays are a frequent eventuality. However, plans are in the pipeline to create a direct rail link between the two cities that could transform the 67-mile corridor into ‘England’s Silicon Valley’.

The news came from Lord Adonis recently, who said that he wanted to make the corridor his top priority.

Various improvements have already been put in motion along the existing route. However, the former Labour transport secretary cum infrastructure tsar wants to put forward a more robust plan to ensure that the Oxbridge bio boom doesn’t stall.

Mark Wood, partner and head of residential sales and new homes at Carter Jonas Bradshaws, says: “Cambridge has enormous potential. Its flourishing biotech cluster and world-class

university have made it one of the most successful cities in the country.

However, it lacks the transport and housing structure needed to sustain its current rate of growth, which could prove disastrous.”

In addition to the transportation issue, there are concerns that the city’s rising property prices could leave highquality graduates no alternative than to look elsewhere for employment and housing. Since 2010, the price of property in Cambridge has continued to soar; on average, prices are now 45% higher than they were six years ago.

“The only way to maintain our talented

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workforce is to provide the necessary infrastructure,” continues Wood, “and creating a fast and reliable rail link between Cambridge and Oxford could tackle both issues simultaneously.

“If handled correctly, the towns and cities between and around Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge could become a highly skilled innovation cluster that could boost the national economy and become a world leader in technology and jobs.”

Plans are already being drafted for the new expressway, and a Department for Transport study is due to report on it this autumn.

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The latest from Cambridge’s new property developments

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PARK VIEW

FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO BUY AT GRAND CENTRAL, CAMBRIDGE Boasting a great, central location (less than a mile from Cambridge Train Station), Grand Central comprises 143 stylish new homes from leading developer Weston Homes. It’s been a huge hit so far with homebuyers – but there’s still time to snap up one of the seven remaining properties.

There’s lots to tempt: each property features a balcony, terrace or garden and includes spacious living spaces with high-quality finishes. Inside, you’ll find top-quality interiors with engineered wood flooring, luxury carpeting, designer Oakwood kitchens with quartz stone worktops, Zanussi appliances and Fascino sinks with an instant boiling water tap. The luxurious bathrooms meanwhile have Laufen Pro wall-hung basins, Roca Laura wall-hung WC and porcelain floor and wall tiling by RAK Ceramics.

“We are delighted with the sales success at Grand Central,” says Bob Weston, CEO of Weston Homes. “To date, 65% of our UK buyers have been from the Cambridge area, followed by 35% from the surrounding area and London. We anticipate that the final homes will sell to first-time buyers looking to get onto the property ladder and those who plan to travel to the new technology district, which is just a short journey away from the development.”

Prices start from £430,000 for a two-bedroom duplex apartment. Those interested should visit the Sales and Marketing Suite and Show Complex, which is open seven days a week from 10am until 5pm. For further information call Weston Homes on 01223 240768 or go online. www.weston-homes.com/grand-central

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An exclusive selection of stunning homes in the Old Chesterton area of Cambridge has come onto the market with Strutt and Parker. The Park View development features four exceptional five-bedroom, detached properties, each created by awardwinning architects and landscape designers.

Outside there are solar panels on the flat roof at the peak of the building whilst inside, premium windows maximise light. The latest LED lamps are used throughout and the kitchen features bespoke cabinets. Miele appliances include a full-height fridge-freezer, five zone gas hob and four ovens.

The bathrooms are fitted with premium Laufen and Duravit ceramics and feature an integrated Sonos audio system and a video door entry system.

The Chesterton area offers a range of restaurants, pubs, delis and other amenities, and making this postcode even more appealing will be the arrival of the Cambridge North train station – scheduled to open in 2017. www.struttandparker.com

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