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A stunning 3rd floor apartment, set within this iconic five
storey building, the property is located close to the station and
the town centre and is presented in lovely condition, with lift
access up to the apartment and an allocated parking space.
Forming part of the award winning Accordia development, The
Brass Building is unique and contemporary in its design and enjoys
a convenient location just off Brooklands Avenue. Constructed of
angular weathered brass and extensive glazing, this stunning
building is set in the heart of the development close to the
recreational area.
Approached over a lift or staircase the property is located on
the 3rd floor. The entrance hall is fitted with a secure entry
system and there is a useful built in storage cupboard. The
apartment has attractive wooden flooring, with underfloor heating,
that extends throughout the apartment and large windows that
provide views over the development.
The open plan living space is bright and airy with floor to
ceiling windows to two aspects that flood the room with natural
light. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of cabinets set
above and below the working surfaces. There is an integrated
dishwasher and fridge freezer, a built in oven with gas hob and
extractor over, and a built in microwave. There is also space for a
seating area and a dining table and chairs.
The property has a double bedroom with two built in cupboards
and there is a floor to ceiling window providing lots of natural
light. The shower room fitted with a shower enclosure, w.c and hand
basin, and a utility cupboard within the shower room houses the
washing machine.
Outside there is an allocated parking space adjacent to the
building and a secure bike store.
The property is offered with a share of the freehold. The
service charges last year were £2300. Service charges are agreed
amongst the residents and will vary depending on any costs for the
maintenance of the building.
Due to recent cladding issues, Brass Building Freehold Limited
applied for a grant through Homes England‘s Cladding Safety Scheme
CSS . The building is eligible for funding and has received an
interim grant pre tender of £210,000 which is currently held in a
reserve account. Surveyors conducted site inspection on 8 Jan 2024
and residents are awaiting their report to see if any remedial
works are recommended. A full application will follow if work to
the building is deemed necessary. The building is under 18m.
Accordia is an acclaimed and popular development known for its
unique and interesting architecture.
The area is conveniently situated half a mile away from
Cambridge Railway Station and a 5 minute walk from the University
Botanical Gardens. Cambridge City Centre is less than a mile from
the property with its combination of ancient and modern buildings,
winding lanes and wide range of shopping facilities.
Accordia is within walking distance of Cambridge Leisure a
multi screen cinema and bowling alley complex which has a number of
well known restaurants and a popular live music comedy venue, The
Junction within the immediate vicinity. Supermarket shopping is
also available at Cambridge Leisure with Tesco and Sainsbury‘s mini
supermarkets.
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