57 Hakwsbill way – To Let – £1150 pcm – A Home That Balances Family Time and Teenage Independence

An introduction to the home

For a family with a teenager, choosing a rental home is often about finding somewhere that gives everyone enough separation to live comfortably while still allowing for independence, growth and maturity to blossum.

57 Hawksbill Way offers that balance particularly well.

This modern two-bedroom home in Fletton is arranged across two floors, with a separate kitchen, spacious rear lounge, ground-floor WC, two bedrooms, family bathroom, private balcony, enclosed rear garden and nearby communal parking. At approximately 700 sq ft / 65 sq m, it gives a smaller family clearly defined areas for relaxing, studying and sleeping while remaining particularly close to Peterborough city centre, schools, leisure facilities and transport links.

The layout and living space

57 Hawksbill Way is arranged across two floors, giving the home a useful separation between the main living areas downstairs and the bedrooms above.

The entrance hallway leads to the separate kitchen, ground-floor cloakroom and lounge. The hallway is finished with white walls and soft grey carpet, with wood-effect internal doors and a darker matting area beside the front door. The kitchen sits towards the front of the property and is fitted with dark wood-effect base units, contrasting gloss white wall cupboards, light-coloured work surfaces and integrated cooking appliances. The room is finished with white walls and practical grey flooring, with a stainless-steel oven, five-ring gas hob, splashback and extractor hood. A front-facing window brings natural light into the room, while the separate layout means cooking can remain away from the main living space.

To the rear, the lounge forms the main everyday room. Measuring approximately 13’2″ x 15’5″, it gives an individual renter plenty of space to create separate areas for relaxing and dining without the room feeling crowded. The lounge is finished with white walls and soft grey carpet, creating a bright and neutral setting. Large glazed sliding doors open directly onto the patio and garden, helping the space feel bright and connected to the outside. A useful storage cupboard also provides somewhere to keep household items neatly tucked away.

Upstairs, the main bedroom is a well-proportioned double with fitted wardrobes providing built-in storage. The room is finished with white walls and soft grey carpet, with fitted white wardrobes providing practical storage. Glazed doors open directly onto the private balcony, adding an unusual extra feature and allowing plenty of natural light into the room.

Bedroom two gives the home much more flexibility than a typical one-bedroom rental. It is finished with white walls and soft grey carpet, creating a bright and neutral space. It could become a dedicated home office, guest bedroom, dressing room, hobby space or additional storage area depending on how you want to live.

The family bathroom is also positioned upstairs and includes a bath with wall-mounted shower, WC and hand basin with fitted storage. The bathroom is finished with white walls, white tiling and light wood-effect flooring, with mosaic-effect tiling adding detail around the shower area.

For a family with a teenager, the layout works well because everyone has a clear place to retreat to while the lounge remains a comfortable shared space for meals, films and time together.

Outdoor space made convenient

Outdoor space is another useful part of life at 57 Hawksbill Way.

The enclosed rear garden is accessed directly from the lounge through large sliding doors and is predominantly laid to lawn with a paved patio immediately outside the house.

For a family with a teenager, the garden gives you additional space for relaxing, eating outside or spending time with friends during the warmer months, without taking on the maintenance demands of a much larger garden.

The main bedroom also opens onto a private balcony overlooking the landscaped communal area to the front, giving the adults in the household an additional outdoor space of their own.

Parking Practicality

Parking is available within the block-paved communal parking area positioned close to the property.

For families with a teenager, this can become increasingly useful as routines get busier, whether that means school runs, sports, social activities or travelling to work.

The location of Hawksbill Way also means many facilities are close enough to walk to, which can give older children greater independence as they begin travelling to school, leisure facilities or the city centre without always relying on parents for lifts.

We Think You Will Like

Modern two-bedroom home arranged across two floors.
Spacious rear lounge with room for seating and dining.
Large sliding doors opening directly onto the garden.
Separate fitted kitchen and ground-floor WC.
Main bedroom with fitted wardrobes and private balcony.
Second bedroom suitable for guests or home working.
Enclosed north-west facing rear garden with patio.
Communal parking close to the property.
Fletton location within easy reach of Peterborough city centre.

Lifestyle in Fletton, Peterborough

Fletton sits immediately south of Peterborough city centre and combines established residential streets, newer developments, local businesses and everyday amenities.

For a family with a teenager, one of the biggest advantages of 57 Hawksbill Way is how much is close enough to access independently. Peterborough United Football Club at London Road is around a 2–4 minute walk, while Peterborough Lido is approximately a 9–12 minute walk and the Regional Pool and Athletics Arena can be reached in around 14 minutes on foot. These facilities give older children useful options for sport, fitness and social activities without always needing to be driven across the city.

For everyday shopping, Asda Superstore at Rivergate is approximately an 8–12 minute walk, with further shops, takeaways, restaurants and services available along London Road and throughout Fletton.

Peterborough city centre is also within easy reach. Queensgate Shopping Centre, Cathedral Square and the wider centre provide high-street shopping, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and places for teenagers to meet friends. Peterborough Cathedral is around a 13-minute walk, while Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery can be reached in approximately 14 minutes on foot.

The Key Theatre and Embankment are also nearby, providing live entertainment and riverside surroundings, while the River Nene gives residents additional opportunities for walking close to home.

For larger outdoor spaces, Ferry Meadows at Nene Park is approximately a 10-minute drive away, offering lakes, walking routes, cycle paths and open green space.

Schooling is another important part of the area’s appeal for families with an older child. The Peterborough School (and independent schooling option) can be reached in approximately a 5-minute drive, while The King’s (The Cathedral) School and Stanground Academy can generally be reached in around 5–7 minutes by car. The wider Peterborough area also provides further secondary, sixth-form and college options, giving families flexibility as a teenager progresses towards GCSEs, sixth form or further education.

Overall, Fletton works well for families with an older child because schools, sport, shops, entertainment and the city centre are all close by, helping teenagers gain more independence while keeping everyday family life manageable.

Travelling around the City

For local travel, 57 Hawksbill Way is particularly well positioned because Fletton sits immediately alongside central Peterborough.

London Road provides a direct route towards the city centre, while the A15 and A605 connect with the wider Peterborough road network and Fletton Parkway.

For a family with a teenager, this means straightforward access to schools, clubs, leisure facilities and employment areas across the city.

The bus station is also easily accessible, with services available around Peterborough and towards surrounding locations including Bourne and Oundle. This can become particularly useful as older children begin travelling more independently.

Connections outside of the City

For journeys beyond Peterborough, the city’s parkway network provides onward connections towards the A1, A47 and surrounding towns and villages.

Peterborough Railway Station is approximately a 5-minute drive from Hawksbill Way and provides direct services towards London and destinations further north, as well as regional connections.

For a family with a teenager, this can also become increasingly useful for college, university visits, days out or independent travel as they get older.

For a couple where one person commutes while the other works locally or from home, this combination can work particularly well. One person can make use of the railway and city-centre connections while the other still has a second bedroom available as a dedicated working space.

The London connection (station, walk time, trains & costs)

From 57 Hawksbill way, you can drive or take the train to Peterborough station in around 5 minutes depending on the time of day. Fast services to London King’s Cross from Peterborough are frequent: fastest about 47 minutes, average around 54 minutes, with dozens of departures daily (early till late). Thameslink Railway

For costs, Advance singles can start from about £13 if you book ahead; for regular travel, check flexible carnets and season options using the official National Rail season ticket calculator. Trainline+1

At-a-glance: walk to the station → sub-1-hour trains to King’s Cross → options to tailor tickets around hybrid working.

Working from home (broadband that keeps up)

The postcode shows gigabit-capable broadband availability, so streaming, video calls and big uploads aren’t a problem if you split your week between office and home. Always confirm with your chosen provider for package speeds at the address. StreetCheck

Our City

The virtual tour

Our virtual tour allows you to move through 57 Hawksbill Way and understand how the two-storey layout works before arranging your physical viewing.

You can explore the entrance hallway, separate kitchen, ground-floor WC and rear lounge before heading upstairs to the main bedroom, private balcony, second bedroom and family bathroom.

It is particularly useful for appreciating the proportions of the lounge, seeing the connection between the living space and rear garden, and understanding how bedroom two could work as either sleeping accommodation or a dedicated home office.

Click here for the virtual tour

Ultimately, 57 Hawksbill Way is a home that aligns closely with what many smaller families with a teenager look for when renting: enough separation for everyone to have their own space, a comfortable shared lounge, private outdoor areas and a location that supports increasing independence.

Combined with the spacious rear lounge, dedicated second bedroom, enclosed garden, private balcony and convenient Fletton location, the property offers a good balance between family time at home and easy access to schools, sport, shopping, entertainment and transport.

Our take

57 Hawksbill Way feels particularly well suited to a small family with a teenager who want a home that gives everyone some independence without losing the convenience of shared family living. Bedroom two offers a dedicated space for sleeping, studying and relaxing, while the generous lounge remains a comfortable place for meals and time together. Add the enclosed garden, nearby parking and the ability to walk to sport, shops and Peterborough city centre, and this is a home that can work particularly well as a teenager becomes more independent.

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