# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CB25 9NJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 38 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB25 9NJ | | Price | £775,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £757,500 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 15/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £2,284/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6590-1663-0922-1598-3053) ## Description Ivy House is a beautifully appointed five-bedroom family home boasting mature generous gardens, and is situated in a prominent position within the village and conveniently placed within walking distance of the local amenities and train station. This wonderful detached house has many original features including traditional fireplaces and exposed beams, and offers versatile and spacious accommodation with a homely feel. The main entrance door opens to an attractive central hallway with tiled flooring and stairs to the first floor. The open-plan kitchen/breakfast and dining area overlooks the garden, with the kitchen area being well-appointed with a range of low and high-level cupboards with an integrated oven, microwave and an induction hob. There is plenty of additional space for a full height fridge/freezer, washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. There is easy access to the garden via a glazed door. There is a fabulous formal dining room located off the kitchen with an open fire and dual aspect. There is also a cloakroom and rear lobby which leads to a front reception room which is currently being used as a study, and a formal living room with an attractive fireplace and exposed beams. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, the master is a good size again with a dual aspect. There are also two family bathrooms. Outside, the property is approached via a graveled driveway with parking for two cars to the front, and potential for further parking to the side leading to a detached garage/workshop with power and light. The main gardens are a very special feature and enjoy a high degree of privacy and seclusion with a wood/pasture ecosystem with numerous birds and wildlife visiting. The main lawn is surrounded by well-stocked flower and shrub borders with mature tress all around, and a wild garden surrounding a pond. There is a fruit and vegetable garden to the rear which has been a labour of love by the current vendors. ## Property Photos - ![13_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141673) - 13_65658.JPG - ![10_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141674) - 10_65658.JPG - ![38 Cambridge Road, Boundary.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141675) - 38 Cambridge Road, Boundary.JPG - ![42_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141676) - 42_65658.JPG - ![43_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141677) - 43_65658.JPG - ![3_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141678) - 3_65658.JPG - ![5_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141679) - 5_65658.JPG - ![4_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141680) - 4_65658.JPG - ![6_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141681) - 6_65658.JPG - ![7_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141682) - 7_65658.JPG - ![8_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141683) - 8_65658.JPG - ![9_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141684) - 9_65658.JPG - ![25_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141685) - 25_65658.JPG - ![37_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141686) - 37_65658.JPG - ![38_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141687) - 38_65658.JPG - ![1_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141688) - 1_65658.JPG - ![2_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141689) - 2_65658.JPG - ![40_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141690) - 40_65658.JPG - ![34_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141691) - 34_65658.JPG - ![36_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141692) - 36_65658.JPG - ![35_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141693) - 35_65658.JPG - ![39_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141694) - 39_65658.JPG - ![41_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141695) - 41_65658.JPG - ![33_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141696) - 33_65658.JPG - ![17_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141697) - 17_65658.JPG - ![15_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141698) - 15_65658.JPG - ![16_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141699) - 16_65658.JPG - ![22_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141700) - 22_65658.JPG - ![18_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141701) - 18_65658.JPG - ![20_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141702) - 20_65658.JPG - ![19_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141703) - 19_65658.JPG - ![14_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141704) - 14_65658.JPG - ![21_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141705) - 21_65658.JPG - ![23_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141706) - 23_65658.JPG - ![24_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141707) - 24_65658.JPG - ![28_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141708) - 28_65658.JPG - ![29_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141709) - 29_65658.JPG - ![30_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141710) - 30_65658.JPG - ![31_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141711) - 31_65658.JPG - ![32_65658.JPG](/listings/photos/168481187/1141712) - 32_65658.JPG ## Floorplans - ![44_65658.jpg](/listings/photos/168481187/1141713) - 44_65658.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/168481187/1141714) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 38 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £757,500 | 17/04/2026 | Semi-detached | | 38 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £145,000 | 26/09/1996 | Semi-detached | ## 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] 106 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £1,500,000 | 28/04/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] THE SHIELING, 14 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £690,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 23 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £325,500 | 13/12/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 71 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £660,000 | 23/08/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 27 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £322,500 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced | | 4 QUEENS WAY, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NR | £295,500 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] OLD MILL HOUSE CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £748,000 | 15/08/2023 | Detached | | 28 GREENSIDE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9HP | £295,000 | 13/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 5 GLEBE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9RJ | £350,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 23 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £321,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced | | 11 CORONATION CLOSE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NP | £475,000 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 44 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £525,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 93A CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £685,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 8 GLEBE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9RJ | £312,500 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 76 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £275,000 | 06/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 64 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £378,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 93 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £350,000 | 07/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 CORONATION CLOSE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NP | £548,000 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 74 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NJ | £310,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | | 13 CORONATION CLOSE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NP | £343,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 19 VICARAGE CLOSE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9QG | £275,000 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £545,385 (13 sales) **Area average:** £361,750 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £354,540 (15 Semi-detached, CB25, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +118.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South Cambridgeshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,266/mo - **Realistic:** £1,407/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,548/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cambridge (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,700 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,697/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.5% - **10y growth:** 20.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South Cambridgeshire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.8% - **5y growth (index):** 15.6% - **10y growth (index):** 26.8% ## 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)