# 2 bedroom flat for sale (CB1 7XE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2, ALLIANCE COURT, HILLS AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB1 7XE | | Price | £350,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £350,000 Jun 2025 | ## Description A well proportioned ground floor apartment, forming part of this established development with mature grounds, located just off Hills Road and perfectly positioned to access the city centre, Cambridge Station, Addenbrookes and a wealth of other local amenities. **Timber Entrance Door** - with peephole back into entrance hallway, leads into: **Entrance Hall** - with inset footwell, built-in storage cupboards, fitted timber shelving and further cupboard housing utility meters, radiators, panelled doors providing access into respective rooms. **Kitchen** - comprising a collection of both wall and base mounted storage cupboards and drawers, cupboard with corner carousel, with stone effect work surface with inset stainless steel sink with hot and cold mixer tap and drainer to side, integrated 4 ring induction hob with glazed splashback and extractor hood above, adjacent a fitted double oven, pull-out pantry store, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space and plumbing for washer/dryer, wall mounted Vaillant gas fired combi boiler providing hot water and heating for the property, double glazed window to front aspect. **Open Plan Living/Dining Room** - with radiator, double glazed window to front aspect. **Bedroom 1** - with an array of built-in wardrobes fitted with railings and shelving, base mounted vanity desk, radiator, double glazed window overlooking rear aspect. **Shower Room** - comprising of a three piece suite with large walk-in shower cubicle with wall mounted shower head, low level w.c. with concealed dual hand flush, wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled surround, fitted storage cupboard under wash hand basin, stone effect surface, tiled upstand, radiator, double glazed window fitted with privacy glass out onto rear aspect. **Bedroom 2** - with built-in wardrobe accessed via sliding doors, radiator, double glazed window overlooking rear aspect. **Outside** - The property is approached via a communal entrance door and the property is entered via front door leading to the flat. The development benefits from a private communal parking for the residents as well as benefiting from the use of a rented a garage at £300 per annum and the use of additional private store. **Agent's Note** - Tenure - Leasehold Length of Lease - 996 Years Remaining Annual Ground Rent - £0 Annual Service Charge - £1,770 Service Charge Review Period - N/A Garage available to rent for approx. £300 per annum. ## Property Photos - ![2_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212344) - 2_45969.jpg - ![13_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212345) - 13_45969.jpg - ![12_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212346) - 12_45969.jpg - ![3_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212347) - 3_45969.jpg - ![8_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212348) - 8_45969.jpg - ![9_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212349) - 9_45969.jpg - ![4_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212350) - 4_45969.jpg - ![11_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212351) - 11_45969.jpg - ![10_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212352) - 10_45969.jpg - ![6_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212353) - 6_45969.jpg - ![5_45969.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212354) - 5_45969.jpg ## Floorplans - ![1_45969_watermarked_2.jpg](/listings/photos/158943137/212355) - 1_45969_watermarked_2.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/158943137/212356) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ALLIANCE COURT 2 HILLS AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 7XE | £350,000 | 18/06/2025 | Flat | | ALLIANCE COURT 2 HILLS AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 7XE | £330,000 | 15/08/2014 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | LADY JANE COURT 13 CAVENDISH AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 7UW | £595,000 | 06/08/2024 | Flat | | LADY JANE COURT 7 CAVENDISH AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 7UW | £575,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat | | THE COACH HOUSE, 13 CAVENDISH AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 7UP | £292,500 | 31/01/2023 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 9 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £470,000 | 11/01/2023 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 8 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £470,000 | 06/01/2023 | Flat | | ALLIANCE COURT 1 HILLS AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 7XE | £334,000 | 03/01/2023 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 2 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £350,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 7 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £345,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 1 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £305,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 11 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £470,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 3 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £480,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 14 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £525,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 13 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £525,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 4 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £430,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 12 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £480,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 6 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £410,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 10 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £440,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 15 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £400,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | 291 FLAT 5 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8RP | £460,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | LADY JANE COURT 12 CAVENDISH AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 7UW | £525,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | **Area average:** £444,075 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £331,071 (35 Flat, CB1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +5.7% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -9.2% - **10y growth:** -18.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cambridge; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -5.6% - **5y growth (index):** -1.9% - **10y growth (index):** -4.1% ## 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)