Spacious Double Ensuite Rooms | City Centre CB1

There are houses, and then there are homes that tell a story the moment you step inside.

Grafton House is one of those.

Once a beloved family residence, it has been reimagined with a generosity of spirit that you feel in every detail. The owner lived here as a child and has poured more into its restoration than is typical of such projects. Why? Because they care that deeply. Every choice was made not just for aesthetics, but for the comfort of those who will now share the experience of living at Grafton House.

A handsome, double-fronted 19th-century townhouse, Grafton House wears its heritage proudly despite an extensive modern makeover. The original handrail carries the patina of decades of hands holding it, a subtle thread of history connecting past and present. Outside, wisteria frames the façade—planted years ago by the owner and their mother, it has grown into a lasting memory.

Inside, the spaces unfold with purposeful sophistication. Light oak-style flooring runs in strip and herringbone format, drawing you into a wide hallway. Beyond, the house opens to a generous modern kitchen with masses of storage, two ovens, two hobs and two large fridge freezers—designed as much for hosting as for everyday living. An eight-seat dining table centres the space, while break-out seating options foster both togetherness and opportunities for privacy.

A dedicated laundry room, discreetly set away from the main living areas, offers multiple washers and dryers for comfort and convenience.

Seven equally sized double bedrooms with private ensuite facilities are fully furnished and arranged with intention. All rooms offer generous floor space for living, working and pausing. Each is neutrally decorated providing a calm ambience with scope for personalisation. Light pours in generously—wellbeing and natural rhythm are central to the architecture. Bathrooms are spacious and thoughtfully designed, with clean lines and modern fixtures.

Design details matter at Grafton House. Door handles by Norman Foster. Blackout curtains fitted with hidden magnets so no light escapes. Thermostats in every room, ensuring the temperature is always exactly as you like it.

Sustainability is promoted throughout, from electric panel heaters and WCs fed by recycled basin water, to the dovecote on the side elevation.

At the rear, a private courtyard offers a quiet escape—outdoor seating tucked into brick and greenery, perfect for unhurried mornings or evenings that linger a little longer.

And then, there is the location. Grafton House places you in one of Cambridge’s most connected neighbourhoods. You are moments from the Grafton Centre and Grand Arcade, close to the vibrant Mill Road Broadway and a short stroll to the station and historic city centre. Convenience, culture and community are all on your doorstep.

Grafton House is, of course, unparalleled in its quality. But it is more than that. It is where history, design and care come together to create not just a house, but a way of living.