Akeman House

Inspiring, energy efficient and low maintenance design


190 Histon Road,
Cambridge.
CB4 3JP

SOLD – Designed with modern living in mind, these energy efficient, stylish low maintenance apartments offer purchasers a sanctuary of calm just a stone’s throw from the heart of Cambridge’s city centre.

The combination of Cambridge buff brick, slate coloured cladding and large recessed windows together with internal finishes of stainless steel, oak and a palette of natural tones lend themselves to a serene and refined atmosphere within each of the 14 attractive apartments.

Akeman House benefits from the latest innovative materials built into all walls, floors and ceilings to achieve high levels of acoustic and insulation values. The economic, mechanical ventilation heat recovery system creates a comfortable indoor climate and large double glazed window provide solar gain and plentiful natural light.

In addition electrical smart meters aid low running costs of each apartment and careful thought has been given to the design to minimise maintenance and improve serviceability.

Located on the corner of Histon Road and Akeman Street, the apartments form a stunning new landmark building set back behind a low Cambridge Buff brick wall and hedging with communal gardens and attractive contemporary planting to paths and borders.

The Akeman Street rear access incorporates parking for two vehicles along with a visitors bike rack and secure side gate that leads to the bin store, cycle store and attractive communal rear gardens with seating area.

Situated within a mile of Cambridge city centre and under two miles from the Science Park and railway station, Akeman House has many local amenities right on its doorstep as well as excellent access to the bus route and cycle path networks.

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Details

ENTRANCE a fully glazed entrance door with secure entry system, is set back from the front of the building within a double height entrance porch. All of the apartments are accessed via a light and welcoming communal hall painted in Swedish White with Slate Grey carpet throughout the hall and staircase.

Part glazed internal doors lead to the inner hallways on each floor where service and meter cupboards are located. A second fully glazed door leads out to the rear communal gardens plus bin and bicycle storage areas. Large contemporary oak entrance doors lead to each apartment.

OAK FRONT DOOR with satin chrome door furniture opening into the open plan Living/Kitchen Area.

LIVING/KITCHEN AREA  a light and spacious room finished in Swedish White and oak laminate flooring throughout, recessed LED lighting to both living area and kitchen area. Large double glazed windows & door.

The kitchen comprises of a range of stunning In-Line Dove Grey fitted wall and base units including a full height larder. Eye-catching and extremely practical black Satino hammered granite worktops backed by contemporary tone on tone Dove Grey linear tiles to splashback. Built-in appliances include black ceramic electric four ring hob with touch controls, stainless steel pull out extractor and stainless steel electric oven, integrated dishwasher and full height fridge/freezer. Stainless steel under-mounted sink & mono mixer tap.

Housed within one kitchen wall unit is the complete home mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery. This economical device continually ventilates the whole property eliminating condensation and stale air, replacing it with fresh, filtered air, beneficial for the health of the occupants and the home.

Apartment entry system, radiator, double plug sockets and BT point. TV point to Sky IRS satellite dish and FM, UHF & DAB.

UTILITY cupboard plumbed for washing machine with slatted shelf above and pressurised water cylinder.

BEDROOM 1 nicely proportioned double bedroom painted in Swedish White with a large picture window and oak laminate flooring.

Radiator, double plug sockets, TV point wired to Sky IRS satellite dish and FM, UHF & DAB.

EN-SUITE  an attractive, modern fully tiled shower room with full wall to wall inset mirror, large highly polished light grey porcelain wall tiles and complementary matt finish floor tiles. The white Concept Cube bathroom suite from Ideal Standard has contemporary chrome fittings and comprises dual flush W.C. and washbasin with semi-pedestal. Large Walk-In 760×1400 mm shower with Mira Galena shower. Chrome ladder towel rail/radiator, shaver socket and recessed lighting.

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Floor Plans

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Floor Space:

40.5m2

Number of rooms:

1 Bedroom

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