Blue Gates, Madingley Road, Coton, Cambridge, CB23 7PQ

Blue Gates is a six-bedroom detached house in Coton, Cambridge, Cambridge (CB23 7PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since July 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2004–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,565,000 sits 87.4% above the 2006 sale of £835,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.