2 bed house for sale Orchard Street, Cambridge, CB1
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
This charming period terraced home enjoys a prime central position on a quiet and highly sought-after street within the desirable Kite district, offering exceptional access to Cambridge's historic city centre as well as the open green spaces of Parker's Piece, Jesus Green and Midsummer Common. Beautifully presented throughout, the accommodation comprises a spacious dual-aspect reception room with attractive wood flooring, a decorative fireplace and excellent built-in storage. To the rear, a recently refitted kitchen is well equipped with a double oven, hob and extractor hood, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, while French doors open directly onto the garden, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining.
Key features
- Walking distance to Cambridge city centre
- Attractive period terraced home
- Spacious dual-aspect reception room
- Wood flooring and decorative fireplace
- Recently refitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Two well-proportioned double bedrooms
- Modern three-piece shower room
- Private courtyard garden with raised beds
- Rear access ideal for bicycles and refuse bins
- Gas central heating and double-glazed timber sash windows
Floorplan
Location
Orchard Street, Cambridge, CB1, CB1 1JS
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,467/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Cambridge's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £517,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £115,000 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.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in CB1 1JS. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Orchard Street Terraced | Terraced | Apr 2025 | 1,604 sq ft £499/sq ft | 1,604 sq ft | £499 | £800,000 |
| 40, Orchard Street Terraced | Terraced | Dec 2024 | 527 sq ft £1,005/sq ft | 527 sq ft | £1,005 | £530,250 |
| 36, Orchard Street Terraced | Terraced | Jul 2022 | 635 sq ft £925/sq ft | 635 sq ft | £925 | £587,755 |
| 28, Orchard Street Terraced | Terraced | Sept 2021 | 883 sq ft £770/sq ft | 883 sq ft | £770 | £680,000 |
| 24, Orchard Street Terraced | Terraced | Apr 2021 | — | — | — | £555,000 |
| 33, Orchard Street Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2021 | 710 sq ft £802/sq ft | 710 sq ft | £802 | £570,000 |
| 39, Orchard Street Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2021 | 538 sq ft £857/sq ft | 538 sq ft | £857 | £461,000 |
| 21, Orchard Street Detached | Detached | Dec 2020 | 1,636 sq ft £633/sq ft | 1,636 sq ft | £633 | £1,035,000 |
All sales on Orchard Street → All sold prices in Cambridge →
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.





