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Discover 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments and duplexes with sustainable design, private outdoor space, and a central podium garden in a vibrant Cambridge community.

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An established community

Part of the well-established Knights Park development, this vibrant Eddington, Cambridge neighbourhood combines sustainable living with a welcoming, like-minded community.

Enjoy regular events at Storey’s Field Centre, connect with neighbours, and explore the abundant green spaces and public art, all while living at the heart of one of Britain’s most environmentally conscious communities.

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A new way of life

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World-class education nearby

Families at The Icon benefit from exceptional education close to home. The University of Cambridge Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted and the UK’s first primary University Training School, offers a creative, free-thinking, and rigorous approach to learning.

Older children have access to a range of Good and Outstanding secondary schools, including the Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology with a STEM curriculum at GCSE and A-Level. The area also has numerous independent schools, while the world-renowned University of Cambridge is just a short cycle away.

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Community, Green Spaces, and Active Living

Eddington, home to Knights Park, offers a vibrant community with regular events at the award-nominated Storey’s Field Community Centre, including concerts, workshops, and classes for all ages. With over 50 hectares of green space, residents can enjoy scenic parks, nature trails, cycling paths, and the central Storey’s Field park, perfect for picnics, walks, and outdoor games.

Stay active with sports pitches, running tracks, tennis courts, fitness classes, and community workshops, or embrace gardening at the local allotments, growing your own produce just steps from home.

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Easy Commuting from The Icon

The Icon offers sustainable travel options with cycling and pedestrian routes through Eddington and into Cambridge city centre. Nearby Park and Ride facilities and the U bus service provide easy access to the city, Cambridge Station, West Cambridge, and the Biomedical Campus.

For longer journeys, fast trains from Cambridge Railway Station reach Central London in under an hour, with direct services to Peterborough and Norwich. Stansted Airport is just 30 minutes by train, making international travel simple and convenient.

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Specification

Kitchen

Matt finish handleless units with contemporary black trim and soft close to doors and drawers
Caesarstone worktop with matching upstand and splashback behind hob (where applicable)
Induction hob
Integrated single oven
Integrated microwave
Integrated compact combi oven/ microwave to studio
Integrated dishwasher • Integrated fridge/freezer
Integrated cooker hood or ceiling hood where hob on island or peninsula
Stainless steel undermounted sink with contemporary matt black mixer tap
LED feature lighting to wall units
Integrated pull out recycling bin
Washer/dryer (freestanding in hallway cupboard)

Bathroom

White sanitaryware with contemporary matt black brassware
Bath with shower over and glass screen
Feature mirror cabinet and shelf with LED lighting
Recessed shower shelf
Bath panel to match vanity top
Large format wall and floor tiles
Heated matt black towel rail

En-suite/Shower room

White sanitaryware with contemporary matt black brassware
Low profile shower tray with glass shower door
Feature mirror cabinet and shelf with LED lighting
Recessed shower shelf
Large format wall and floor tiles
Heated matt black towel rail

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Finishes

Decorative Finishes

Front entrance door with multi-point locking system
High efficiency triple glazed aluminium timber composite windows
Timber internal staircase with carpeted treads and risers to duplex apartments
White painted flush internal doors with contemporary matt black ironmongery
Built in mirrored wardrobe with sliding doors and LED lighting to principal bedroom
Square cut skirting and architrave
Walls painted in white emulsion
Smooth ceilings in white emulsion

Floor Finishes

Amtico flooring to entrance hall, kitchen/dining/living room and bedroom area to studio
Carpet to bedrooms and stairs to duplex apartments
Large format tiles to bathroom/shower room and en-suite

External Finishes

Porcelain tiles to terrace
Exterior treatments comprise white and buff facing bricks with biodiverse green roofs

Electrical

Downlights to entrance hall, kitchen/dining/ living room, bathroom/shower room, en-suite and principal bedroom
Pendant fittings to other bedrooms • LED feature lighting to wall units in kitchen
Selected sockets with integrated USB port
Shaver sockets to bathroom/shower room and en-suite
TV, BT and data points to selected locations
BT & Virgin fibre connection to all properties for customer’s choice of broadband provider
Pre-wired for customer’s own Sky Q connection
Video entry system to every apartment, linked to main entrance door, where accessed off communal area
External lighting to terrace • Hard-wired smoke and heat detectors
Sprinkler system to all apartments
Spur for customer’s own installation of security alarm panel

Heating & Water

Underfloor heating throughout each apartment
Heated matt black towel rails to bathroom/shower room and en-suite
District heating, metered to each property

Parking & Communal Areas

Parking space in basement car park
Electric car charging points available for communal use
Fob controlled access system to entrance lobby
Lift access to all floors
Cycle storage space at basement or podium level
Post boxes provided for all apartments within communal entrance lobby (where apartment is accessed off communal area)

General

10 year NHBC warranty
250 year lease
A service charge will be payable for the maintenance of the shared facilities and communal areas

Ways to buy

Whether you’re a first-time buyer searching for your perfect home, a growing family needing more space, or an existing homeowner ready to downsize, you can purchase your new home with confidence.

At Hill, we offer a variety of incentives designed to provide tailored support and expert guidance, helping to make your home-moving journey as smooth and stress-free as possible, no matter your circumstances.

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Purchase with confidence

We’re proud to have been awarded five stars by the Home Builders Federation - for the eighth consecutive year.

This recognition highlights the trust and satisfaction of our customers, with over 95% saying they would recommend us to a friend. As a top 10 housebuilder this award reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, building strong communities, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

Don't just take our word for it...

We value the feedback of our customers to help us deliver the best possible customer experience. We're confident in the service which we provide and we are proud to share our 4.8 Trust Pilot status, reflecting the level of pride and detail taken for each and every home which we deliver