57 Hawksbill way – To Let – £1150 – A Modern Peterborough Rental for a Young Family

An introduction to the home

For a family with a young child, choosing a rental home is often about finding somewhere that feels manageable now while still giving you the space and flexibility to settle into everyday family life.

57 Hawksbill Way offers exactly that balance.

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 provides clearly defined living and sleeping spaces while remaining particularly close to Peterborough city centre, schools, leisure facilities and everyday amenities.

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 families with a younger child, having a full bath rather than only a shower can be particularly useful as part of everyday routines.

Outdoor space made convenient

Outdoor space can become an important part of everyday family life, and 57 Hawksbill Way provides both a private rear garden and balcony.

The enclosed rear garden is accessed directly from the lounge through large sliding doors, creating a straightforward connection between the main family room and outside. It is predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by timber fencing, with a paved patio immediately outside the home and a pathway leading towards the rear gate.

For a family with a young child, the lawn provides space for outdoor toys and play during the warmer months, while the patio gives parents somewhere to sit nearby. Its manageable size also means you have your own private outdoor area without taking on the maintenance demands of a much larger garden.

Upstairs, the main bedroom also opens onto a private balcony overlooking the landscaped communal area towards the front of the development, providing an additional outdoor feature for the adults in the household

Parking Practicality

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

For a young family, having parking close to home can make daily routines easier, particularly when dealing with car seats, shopping, nursery bags or pushchairs.

The Fletton location also means many everyday destinations are nearby, reducing the need to use the car for every journey and giving parents the option to walk into the surrounding area when practical.

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 at 57 Hawksbill Way, one of the main advantages is how much is close to home. 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, providing different options for family activities as a child grows.

For everyday shopping, Asda Superstore at Rivergate is approximately an 8–12 minute walk, which can be particularly useful for picking up groceries and family essentials without needing to drive. Further shops, restaurants, takeaways and services are 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 shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities. Peterborough Cathedral is around a 13-minute walk, while Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery is approximately 14 minutes on foot.

For days outdoors, the River Nene provides opportunities for local walks, while Ferry Meadows at Nene Park can be reached in approximately a 10-minute drive. Its lakes, open spaces, walking routes, cycle paths and play opportunities make it particularly useful for family days out as a child gets older.

Schooling is another important consideration for families. St Augustine’s CofE Junior School, Bishop Creighton Academy, Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School and Old Fletton Primary School are all within the surrounding area, with several approximately a 10–15 minute walk from Hawksbill Way depending on the route.

Looking further ahead, The Peterborough School can be reached in approximately a 5-minute drive, while The King’s (The Cathedral) School and Stanground Academy are generally around 5–7 minutes by car. This gives families a choice of educational options as a child progresses through different age groups.

Overall, Fletton offers a practical family location where shops, schools, leisure facilities and the city centre are all close by, while larger green spaces remain only a short drive away.

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 couples who work in different parts of Peterborough, these connections make it easier to reach employment areas across the city without Hawksbill Way feeling disconnected from the centre.

The bus station is also easily accessable with buses available for in and around Peterborough, Bourne and Oundle

Connections outside of the City

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

Peterborough Railway Station is approximately a 5-minute drive from Hawksbill Way, making the property particularly practical where one or both people regularly travel by rail.

This gives useful north and southbound road connections towards destinations including Stamford, Huntingdon and wider regional locations.

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 look for when renting: clearly separated living and sleeping areas, a second bedroom for a child, a bathroom with a bath, private outdoor space and everyday amenities close to home.

Combined with the spacious rear lounge, enclosed lawned garden, fitted wardrobes, private balcony and convenient Fletton location, the property offers a good balance between manageable family living and easy access to schools, shops, leisure facilities and the wider city.

Our take

57 Hawksbill Way feels particularly well suited to a couple with a young child who want a manageable family home without moving too far away from central Peterborough. The spacious lounge gives you room to create areas for family meals, relaxing and play, while bedroom two provides a dedicated room for your child and the family bathroom includes the practicality of a bath. Add the enclosed lawned garden, ground-floor WC, nearby parking and choice of schools, shops, leisure facilities and green spaces around Fletton, and this is a home that can support the routines of everyday family life while still keeping the city close by.

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