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2 bed house for sale Common Lane, Cambridge, CB22

Asking price

£280,000

Added on 26/09/2026

Type: Cottage
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £575 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Key features

Charming character cottage
Heart of the village location
Generous living room
Well appointed kitchen
Low maintenance rear garden
Driveway and garage
Potential to extend (STP)

About this property

A charming character home in the heart of the village, tucked away on a quiet residential road and offering a wonderful blend of cottage charm, practical living and exciting potential, all within easy walking distance of local amenities.

Nestled in the heart of the village on a peaceful residential road, this delightful character cottage is full of charm and warmth, offering an inviting home with the added benefit of future potential.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,691
Band B

£1,973
Band C

£2,254
Band D

£2,536
Band E

£3,100
Band F

£3,663
Band G

£4,227
Band H

£5,073

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In South Cambridgeshire, 2026/27 bills run from £1,691 a year in band A to £5,073 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across South Cambridgeshire, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

This home

£575 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£462 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£355 / sq ft

£575 / sq ft

£576 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£575 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in CB22 (£355–£576, 10th–90th percentile, 631 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 631 homes sold in CB22 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in CB22 →

Location

Common Lane, Cambridge, CB22

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £280,000

£140k £420k

Deposit10% £28,000

£0 £280k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £252,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £56,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
58, Common Lane Detached	Detached	Aug 2025	1,012 sq ft £524/sq ft	1,012 sq ft	£524	£530,000
5, Common Lane Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2024	495 sq ft £586/sq ft	495 sq ft	£586	£290,000
26, Common Lane Detached	Detached	Jun 2024	1,281 sq ft £449/sq ft	1,281 sq ft	£449	£575,000
18, Common Lane Detached	Detached	Apr 2024	1,582 sq ft £423/sq ft	1,582 sq ft	£423	£670,000
8, Common Lane Detached	Detached	Nov 2023	1,130 sq ft £425/sq ft	1,130 sq ft	£425	£480,000
17, Common Lane Terraced	Terraced	Mar 2023	958 sq ft £459/sq ft	958 sq ft	£459	£440,000
6, Common Lane Detached	Detached	Jan 2022	1,195 sq ft £335/sq ft	1,195 sq ft	£335	£400,000
44a, Common Lane Detached	Detached	Mar 2021	1,345 sq ft £390/sq ft	1,345 sq ft	£390	£525,000