Known for its cobbled streets, prestigious university colleges, cultural scene and burgeoning tech industry, Cambridge is an increasingly popular place to live in the UK.* Supporting young professionals and families looking to step onto the property ladder in this vibrant city, L&Q is launching a range of new homes across two popular developments.
Catering to an increased demand for affordable housing, a collection of three bedroom shared ownership houses was released on Saturday 1st February at L&Q at Darwin Green, with semi-detached and detached plots available. Ten minutes down the road at L&Q at Marleigh, a collection of modern one-bedroom shared ownership apartments will come to the market in late February. For those looking for a two-bedroom apartment, plots are currently available now across both developments.
With the average price paid by first time buyers in Cambridge standing at £432,000, L&Q’s Cambridge profile offers a genuinely affordable route on to the property ladder. Pricing for a one bedroom apartment at L&Q at Marleigh will begin from £73,750 for a 25% share (FMV: £295,000). Three bedroom houses at L&Q at Darwin Green will start from £165,000 for a 30% share (FMV: £550,000).
Claire Brenlund, Sales and Marketing Director at L&Q, comments, “It’s no surprise that Cambridge is experiencing a surge in property demand. Locals have access to the best of both worlds: a bustling, charming city centre as well as an abundance of surrounding countryside. Our homes available across both L&Q at Darwin Green and L&Q at Marleigh will appeal to both young professionals and families looking to step onto the property ladder in this thriving city.”
Once complete, L&Q at Darwin Green will include a number of public facilities, including open green spaces, a central park, two new schools, retail units, community centre, library, health centre and sports facilities. To encourage car-free travel, a network of leafy footpaths and cycle routes will also be established throughout the development. Houses at the development are complete with a fully inclusive specification, meaning premium appliances, fittings and fixtures are all included as standard. Modern kitchens are finished with an integrated oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, while sleek bathrooms and a downstairs WC offer white sanitaryware. All properties benefit from a private outdoor space, bike storage and allocated parking.
L&Q’s shared ownership apartments at Marleigh benefit from easy access to the range of onsite amenities currently situated at Jubilee Square, which includes the Marleigh Community Centre, the Marleigh Academy Primary School, a Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, an Italian deli and a Co-op Supermarket. R3from Pilates Studio is also situated on the development, offering fitness classes and beauty treatments. Inside homes at L&Q at Marleigh, modern kitchens are fitted with full-integrated appliances, whilst bathrooms offer sleek white sanitaryware. Living/dining/kitchen areas are open plan, resulting in light and airy spaces ideal for entertaining. All homes are complete with generously sized private outdoor space and allocated parking.
Further afield, Cambridge locals can find an impressive selection of well-know shops at the Grand Arcade and The Grafton shopping centres, as well as a variety of independent boutiques lining the city centre’s cobbled streets. For foodies, Cambridge is home to a huge number of artisan eateries, popular chains and even Michelin-starred fine dining. The Arts Theatre hosts a programme of impressive drama productions whilst the University of Cambridge’s world-class sports centres are open for public use. For weekend adventures, Stourbridge Commons and Ditton Meadows are ideal for walking, with many more parks peppered throughout Cambridge including Parker’s Piece and Midsummer Common. At the heart of the historic city is the famous River Cam, and on its banks, locals can enjoy both picturesque running trails and bustling beer gardens.
Cambridge has 80 miles of designated bike lanes and routes, meaning cyclists enjoy easy and swift travel throughout the city. Indeed, Cambridge station can be reached in under a 20-minute cycle from both developments, and Cambridge North station is a 10-minute cycle from L&Q at Marleigh. Ideal for commuters, Cambridge Station offers frequent train services to London to King’s Cross in under 50 minutes, and Liverpool Street in just over an hour. The developments also benefit from handy access to the A14 and M11, which makes getting around by car just as easy. For shorter journeys closer to home, homes at both L&Q at Darwin Green and L&Q at Marleigh offer easy access to a number of bus routes into the city centre.
Shared ownership prices for the new launch at L&Q at Marleigh start from £73,750 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment (FMV: £295,000). Pricing for a three bedroom house at L&Q at Darwin Green starts from £165,000 for a 30% share (FMV: £550,000).
For more information, please visit: https://lqhomes.com/regions/cambridgeshire/cambridge/
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