Sold STC Semi-detached

7 GIBSON CLOSE

CAMBRIDGE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB25 9HY

3 beds 2 baths 98 m² Listed 8 Jan 2025 (-523d)

£485,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

98 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£500,000 Nov 2025

Local average

£322,738 (+50.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,348 of 33,755)

Street crime

36 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Semi-detached house
  • 3 beds, 2 baths, 1 recept
  • 1052 Sqft / 97 Sqm
  • 0.08 acres
  • Constructed in 2019
  • Gas fired underfloor heating to the ground floor
  • Gas fired central heating to radiators
  • Block paved driveway
  • EPC - B / 84
  • Council tax band - D

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central, Underfloor heating
Parking
Driveway, EV charging
Garden
Yes

Description

Gibson Close, Waterbeach is a private cul-de-sac of just twenty homes located within easy reach of the variety of amenities located within the High Street.

Constructed in 2019, this splendid three-bedroom property measures 1052 Sqft / 97 Sqm and provides living accommodation over two floors. To the ground floor the property benefits from a spacious entrance hall with built in storage and a WC adjoining. The kitchen/dining room has a feature bay window to the front which provides a lovely nook for placing a dining room table. The kitchen units are a white gloss finish with a quartz worksurface, featured tile splash backs and several integrated appliances which includes a dishwasher, double oven at eye-level, induction hob and a fridge/freezer. The light and airy lounge is located to the rear of the house and has large French style doors which open onto the landscaped rear garden. The ground floor has underfloor heating throughout. There are some Alexa-controlled lights in the sitting room.

To the first floor are three double bedrooms which includes an enviable master bedroom suite with a bay window perfect for a dressing table, an en-suite shower room and a walk in dressing area. Completing the first floor is a fully tiled family bathroom suite with a panelled bath, shower above, sink with vanity unit below and a low-level WC.

Externally – To the front is a block paved driveway which leads up to a single adjoining garage with up and over door. The rear garden is fully enclosed with a generous patio area directly off the living room doors. The rear garden has an array of flowers and shrubs located along the borders, is laid predominantly to lawn and has a pergola seating area to the rear. Recently, an electric car charger has been installed. and there is an electric garage door with remote control.

Location - Waterbeach is a popular village lying on the banks of the River Cam surrounded by glorious open countryside over which there are some fine walks. The village is situated just 6 miles north of Cambridge and can be approached either via a leisurely drive through Fen Ditton and Horningsea, or more speedily via the A10. The village enjoys excellent facilities and has a bustling centre set around an attractive village green. Here you will find a good range of local shops, pubs and take away restaurants, nearby in Milton there is a superstore and a broader range of facilities. There is a good bus service, and the railway station is a most useful asset to the village, providing direct links to Cambridge and London which can be reached in around an hour. Waterbeach is also conveniently positioned for access to The Cambridge Science Park and Milton Country Park.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Mains services connected include: gas, electricity, water and mains drainage.

Statutory Authorities - South Cambridgeshire District Council
Council tax band - D

Fixtures And Fitting. - Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris

Agents Note - Service charge for shared communal areas. Annual service charge in 2023 was £464.

Building warranty - NHBC - 5 years remaining.

Listed by

Histon

Redmayne Arnold & Harris

Reference: 156645020

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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Price history

18% since 2019

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/11/2025 (7 months ago) £500,000 +17.6%
Sold 17/12/2019 (6 years ago) £425,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
4 QUEENS WAY, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NR £295,500 20/10/2023 Semi-detached
31 CATTELLS LANE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9NH £325,000 19/05/2023 Semi-detached
28 GREENSIDE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9HP £295,000 13/03/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 5 GIBSON CLOSE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9HY £93,000 04/01/2023 Terraced
5 GLEBE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9RJ £350,000 10/11/2022 Semi-detached
8 GLEBE ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9RJ £312,500 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
19 VICARAGE CLOSE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9QG £275,000 22/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £93,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £308,833 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 5.4%
10y growth 10.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Cambridgeshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 13.1%
10y (index) 26.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South Cambridgeshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,262/mo
Realistic £1,402/mo
Optimistic £1,542/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Cambridgeshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cambridge: £1,122/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Gibson Close 0.0 miles
Shop Waterbeach Village Stores 0.0 miles
Shop One Stop 0.1 miles
Train station Waterbeach 0.4 miles
Train station Cambridge North 3.1 miles
Hospital Cambridge Lea Hospital (Spire) 3.5 miles
Hospital Urgent Care Cambridge 4.0 miles
University St Regis (Clare College) 4.3 miles
University Anglia Ruskin University -Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education 4.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 13
Anti-social behaviour 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Public order 4
Vehicle crime 4
Other theft 3
Burglary 1
Total incidents 36

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Waterbeach Community Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 17 Mar 2016
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Other 1.9 miles (No rating)
Milton Church of England Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Good — 18 Jan 2024
Hope Tree School Other 2.8 miles Requires improvement — 31 Jan 2023
Cottenham Village College Secondary 3.0 miles Good — 21 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.29%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,250
Target investor price (1%) £140,200
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).