# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (CB24 8XL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 20 TENISON MANOR, CAMBRIDGE, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB24 8XL | | Price | £270,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 58 m² | | Last sold | £262,000 Dec 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 07/09/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £342/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,525 ### Recommendations - E (£25) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0370-2238-8010-2409-2985) ## Description A modern terraced home, beautifully presented throughout, located on the edge of this popular development with views over a Green area to the front. The accommodation comprises entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, sitting room with laminate wood flooring, a feature fire place and a good sized window to the front, flooding the room with natural light. The kitchen/dining room has a range of fitted units, ample worksurfaces, integrated oven, hob, extractor and space for additional appliances with sliding patio doors to the rear. The uPVC conservatory provides an excellent additional reception room with views of the garden. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, family bathroom with white four-piece suite including low level WC, pedestal washhand basin, panelled bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside the property has a shallow front garden, to the rear the garden is low maintenance with a gravelled area, plant and shrub borders and a timber shed, enclosed by fencing with gated access to the rear and the allocated parking for two cars. Cottenham is a large and thriving village located approximately 7 miles north of Cambridge with many excellent facilities including a wide variety of local shops. The village benefits from a Co-Op store and Pharmacy, two GP Surgeries, a Dental Surgery, Library, Primary School with Secondary School Education at Cottenham Village College, a Church, Cottenham Community Centre, many Public Houses and Restaurants. Cambridge is easily accessible with the A14 providing access to the M11 and A1 commuter roads. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299986) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299987) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299988) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299989) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299990) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299991) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299992) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299993) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299994) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299995) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299996) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299997) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299998) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1299999) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1300000) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1300001) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161950376/1300002) - Photo ## Floorplans - ![Focal Integrated](/listings/photos/161950376/1300003) - Focal Integrated ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Certificate](/listings/photos/161950376/1300004) - Energy Certificate ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #15836740 - **Address:** 20 Tenison Manor, Cottenham, CB24 8XL - **Certificate Issued:** 09/07/2023 - **Work Completed:** 30/06/2023 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 TENISON MANOR, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XL | £262,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced | | 20 TENISON MANOR, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XL | £160,000 | 19/05/2009 | Terraced | | 20 TENISON MANOR, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XL | £142,000 | 10/09/2004 | Terraced | | 20 TENISON MANOR, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XL | £109,950 | 24/08/2001 | Terraced | | 20 TENISON MANOR, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XL | £69,000 | 16/12/1998 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 MOORES COURT, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XH | £235,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 9 TENISON MANOR, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XL | £282,500 | 26/07/2023 | Terraced | | 12 KESTREL CLOSE, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8AN | £280,000 | 05/06/2023 | Terraced | | 17 WOODLARK DRIVE, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XT | £325,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced | | 159 HIGH STREET, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8RX | £280,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced | | 4 MOORES COURT, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XH | £175,000 | 24/02/2022 | Terraced | | 7 KINGFISHER WAY, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XN | £280,000 | 27/01/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 13 TENISON MANOR, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8XL | £280,000 | 02/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £281,250 (2 sales) **Area average:** £262,500 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £321,869 (32 Terraced, CB24, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -16.1% ## 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):** £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 End Terrace, High Street, CB24 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed End Terrace, High Street, CB24 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,300/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £82/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.3% *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:** £4,655/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -2.4% - **10y growth:** 14.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South Cambridgeshire; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 13% - **10y growth (index):** 23.6% ## 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)