Situation
The Belvedere is a landmark building situated just off Hills Road, built by Highland Homes just south of the city centre and easily recognized by its striking, circular tower and penthouses. Cambridge railway station is within walking distance and offers fast and regular mainline services to London’s Kings Cross and Liverpool Street stations from 53 minutes. The M11 (junction 11) at Trumpington heads south towards Stansted Airport 28 miles distant and London beyond. Comprehensive shopping facilities are available within the city including the Grand Arcade shopping mall and a busy market square which dates back several centuries. There are a wide range of recreational amenities including a number of fashionable pubs and restaurants in the city, Cambridge Leisure – a large multi screen cinema & bowling complex and The Botanical Gardens – a tranquil 40 acre garden open to the public are both in the immediate vicinity. The property is situated close to excellent independent schooling including The Leys, St Faiths, St Marys and The Perse.
Description
The Belvedere is a prestigious secure gated complex of 64 apartments which surround a triangular lawned garden. The scheme is unique in Cambridge having it’s own leisure complex including a residents gymnasium and swimming pool and benefits from front of house porterage.
Number 64 The Belvedere is situated to the southern end of the scheme located on the 3rd and 4th floors. The property, which is approached via a large hallway, with Amtico flooring and featuring a compass motif has been skilfully remodelled and extended and following a major transformation has been refitted to international standards. The property extends to 1705 sq ft largely over one level and benefits from open plan living accommodation and high quality kitchen/breakfast room with Miele and Kuppersbusch integrated appliances. Of particular note is the fitted bespoke Wenge hardwood cabinetry, full air conditioning and under-floor heating. The current owners have also installed an integrated Bang & Olufsen sound system and a sophisticated C-Bus lighting system. There are two double bedrooms, both fitted with bespoke Wenge wardrobing and luxury bath/shower rooms with stylish Villeroy & Boch sanitary-ware. The upper floor is accessed via an internal Wenge staircase to an fully fitted cocktail bar with integrated appliances and a storage room/potential utility room.
The illuminated roof garden and terrace are fully enclosed with obscured glazed panes and offer distant views over Cambridge. There is an 8 seater hot tub in situ and a large area of hardwood timber decking and paved terrace with raised planters. There are two secure allocated under-croft parking spaces accessed via Homerton Street. The Belvedere apartments can also be accessed via the main reception and benefit from an integrated intercom entry phone system.
The property and 864 sq ft roof terrace which extends to 2569 sq ft overall can be seen in greater detail on the attached floor-plans.
Accommodation
reception hallway
dual aspect open plan living/dining room
fitted kitchen with Miele and Kuppersbusch appliances
two double bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms
bathroom
roof garden and terrace with hot tub/Jacuzzi
2 allocated under-croft parking spaces
communal leisure facilities including gym & swimming pool
communal gardens
porterage
Directions
Leaving Cambridge city centre in a southerly direction proceed along St Andrews Street and Regent Street. Continue straight over the Catholic Church and crossroads onto Hills Road and continue to the bottom of the bridge, remain in the right hand lane and bear right into Homerton Street with the main entrance on the right hand side.
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