7 GIBSON CLOSE
CAMBRIDGE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB25 9HY
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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Cambridgeshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South Cambridgeshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).