# 2 bedroom house for sale (CB4 1NQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 6, THE MALTINGS, 41, HIGH STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB4 1NQ | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 89 m² | | Last sold | £428,800 Aug 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 11/11/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £778/year ### Recommendations - A3 (2,700) - Q (14,000) - W2 (6,000) - N (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8401-6129-5679-4422-9996) ## Description This contemporary and spacious three storey home is located in the heart of Chesterton and is nestled in the corner of a charming and characterful 2007 mews development off the High Street. - Cambridge North Railway - approx. 1.0 miles - Cambridge Station - approx. 1.6 miles - Waterbeach Station - approx. 4.0 miles • Attractive Malthouse conversion • Sought after & convenient City location • 2 Bedroom townhouse arranged over 3 floors • Large open-plan living area • Utility room • Allocated parking • EPC rating D Nestled just off Chesterton High Street, The Maltings enjoys a prime location with convenient access to the tranquil riverfront and a plethora of local amenities. You will find The HaymakersPpub, Chesterton Post Office, various takeaways, charming cafés, and well-stocked convenience stores in proximity. This development enjoys a central position, equidistant from both the vibrant City Centre and the bustling hubs of Cambridge Science and Business Parks. Commuters will appreciate the accessibility of Cambridge North Station, a mere mile away, making travel by train a breeze. This captivating property offers generous living space spread across three floors. It is part of an intimate community that provides off-street parking and communal bicycle storage, all within moments of an array of independent cafes, boutique shops, and expansive green spaces. This versatile property holds broad appeal, attracting a diverse range of potential buyers, including those considering it as an investment property. Outside, the mews courtyard unveils a communal lawn seating area, designated parking space, and secure bike storage facilities. There is also a shared shed for additional storage convenience, along with communal bin stores for your disposal needs. Chesterton High Street is situated just off Chesterton Road just to the north of the City Centre. The High Street offers a wide range of local facilities and primary and secondary schooling are available in the area. The City Centre, Grafton Centre, the river, Stourbridge Common and Midsummer Common can all be reached by foot or bicycle. Agents Note: Estate service charge of approximately £30 per month Additional Information: Tenure: Freehold Services: All main services connected Local Authority: Cambridge City Council Council Tax: Band D Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents Carter Jonas ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/143366129/570709) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/143366129/570710) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/143366129/570711) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/143366129/570713) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/143366129/570722) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/143366129/570724) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/143366129/570726) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/143366129/570730) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/143366129/570736) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/143366129/570739) - Picture No. 12 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/143366129/570743) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/143366129/570744) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE MALTINGS, 41 6 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NQ | £428,800 | 14/08/2024 | Terraced | | THE MALTINGS, 41 6 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NQ | £265,000 | 17/06/2011 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] GREEN COURT 2 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NQ | £891,189 | 15/11/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] CHESTERTON MEWS, 25 2 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NQ | £485,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] THE MALTINGS, 41 5 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NQ | £560,000 | 16/10/2023 | Terraced | | LANGDON HOUSE, 20 UNION LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1QB | £5,420,521 | 18/09/2023 | Other | | 50C HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1NG | £370,000 | 03/07/2023 | Other | **Street average:** £645,396 (3 sales) **Area average:** £2,895,261 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £282,500 (2 Other, CB4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +59.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cambridge). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,620/mo - **Realistic:** £1,800/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,980/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cambridge (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Cambanks, CB4 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Union Lane, CB4 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed End Terrace, High Street, CB4 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Longworth Avenue, CB4 | £2,075/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Longworth Avenue, CB4 | £2,075/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Maisonette, Fitzgerald Place, CB4 | £1,850/mo | 2 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Pentlands Court, CB4 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Woodhead Drive, CB4 | £1,700/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Chesterton Road, CB4 | £1,800/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,767/mo (9 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £212,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £170,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,700/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-267/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.5% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,056/m² ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cambridge; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 6.4% - **10y growth (index):** 6.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)