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It’s hard not to fantasise about moving in immediately, especially for those who love the Mill Road area, but are tired of the classic drawbacks of the typical Victorian terraces, especially the damp issues, ancient boilers and lack of parking. LIFE ON MILL ROAD If you did bag yourself a stylish Ironworks abode, how would you spend your day? You could hop on the train to London: the station is a speedy eight-minute walk away and you could be in London King’s Cross within 45 minutes. But there’s no need to visit the Big Smoke with so much to explore on your doorstep. Begin the day with breakfast; you’ll be spoiled for choice on Mill Road, which boasts some of the city’s finest cafes. The original Hot Numbers on Gwydir Street (named after the eponymous record store on neighbouring Kingston Street) has speciality coffee, jazz musicians and great brunches, or venture over the bridge to the Black Cat, which brings the best of Antipodean cafe culture to Cambridge. Relevant Records is another brekkie hit in the neighbourhood – offering the added bonus of a basement full of vinyl records
“It’s hard not to fantasise about moving in immediately”
has Italian treats aplenty and a courtyard perfect for enjoying Aperol spritzes in. The family-run Sea Tree, a gourmet fish and chip shop, or the Garden Kitchen on upper Mill Road, are also fantastic options. A local favourite for a slice of cake is Urban Larder, with excellent coffee, toasties and hot banana bread dripping in butter. Don’t forget about Tom’s Cakes either, which serves cloud-like meringues, exquisite cakes and home-made sausage rolls. Come dinnertime, you can explore plant-based fine dining at the stylish Vanderlyle, feast on artisan pizzas at Scott’s All Day, or enjoy quality pub grub at The Alex and The Petersfield. If you fancy a digestif, stroll over the bridge to 196 for an expertly mixed cocktail before you make your way back to Ironworks.
to browse. The stunning eco mosque, an architectural beauty that opened in 2019, is well worth a look, as is the Mill Road Cemetery, with its beautiful sculptures and wild flowers. Time for some shopping? Hit the brilliantly barmy Old Chemist Shop for vintage clothing, collectables and homeware, or check out Hope Street Yard, which brings together a mix of independent traders, including an art gallery and Dutch bike shop. For pretty much everything else, be it a toaster, a pair of scissors or a home-brewing kit, Cutlacks and Kailash are your best friends, selling every item for the home you could possibly need between the two of them. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, grab some lunch at Limoncello, which
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