Investors find London luxury at Cambridge Aura
Investors wanting a luxury home should look to Cambridge instead of London for higher capital appreciation according to figures from Hometrack’s latest UK Cities House Price Index. Cambridge has seen house price growth soar to 14.4 percent in a year – higher than any other city in the UK, including the capital.
Cambridge, known for its diverse economy, strong institutions, and pre-eminence in the science and biotech sector has a growing economy that has contributed to prices rising the most in 2015, followed by London and Bristol. For those looking for a shrewd investment property in the city, Countryside’s Aura development offers a selection of modern townhouses designed for luxurious living at one of the Cambridge’s most desirable new addresses in Long Road.
The homes at Aura would suit those wanting a rural location with mature woodlands and open space, that is still in easy reach of the city centre, Cambridge Science Park and commutable to the capital. Several of the most sought after private schools are located within close proximity of Aura, including The Perse School, one of the UK’s leading independent schools and the most successful in the region in its pupils being accepted into the top 30 universities.
One of the properties currently available at Aura is The Kavanagh, a four-bedroom house that has been designed to make the most of the natural daylight, wooded surroundings and outdoor space. The house is arranged over four storeys, with a garage, open plan kitchen and family area on the ground floor, and a separate living room offering a library, snug area and an expansive terrace across the first floor. A luxurious dual aspect master bedroom occupies the whole of the top floor with two private terraces and a large en-suite.
Andrew Loveday, Sales Director at Countryside comments: “There are plenty of benefits in moving to Cambridge including a fantastic return on investment, as these new figures show. With Aura in such close proximity to the new Science Park, as well as the thriving city centre and train station, the development is an ideal location for those looking at relocating to the city.
Andrew continues: “In The Kavanagh, buyers can find London luxury with impressive interiors incorporating every creature comfort from underfloor heating, top of the range integrated appliances to smart technology.”
The homes are part of Great Kneighton, which is set amid green open spaces and tree-lined avenues, and also includes a wide range of new amenities such as schools, a health and community centre, shops, a library, offices, sports pitches and a 120-acre country park.
Located on Long Road to the south of Cambridge city centre, Aura is ideally located for excellent schooling and mainline rail links to London. The Cambridge Guided Bus stops just moments away offering regular services to the city, train station, Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Biomedical Campus.
There are two Kavanagh homes at Aura remaining offering 2,246 sq ft of versatile accommodation, priced at £995,000. Other homes at Aura that are currently available include The Allingham from £715,000, The Arlington at £930,000 and The Irving at £850,000. For further information, visit auracambridge.co.uk.
