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Birdwood Road, Cambridge
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4
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2
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119.20 sq m
Rent: £ 2,400.00 pcm
Deposit: £ 2,765.00
Available: 08/04/2025
Arrange a viewing Or call 01223 352170
More infoProperty summary
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2
- Ensuites 1
- Reception rooms 2
- Kitchens 1
- Property type Semi-Detached House
- Property age Modern
- Student No
- Furnished Unfurnished
- Parking Off Road Parking
- Heating Gas Central Heating
- Electric Mains
- Water Mains
- Sewerage Mains
- Broadband ADSL, Fibre to the Cabinet, Fibre to the Premises
- Council Tax Band D
- EPC D
Energy Efficiency Rating
Property description
A well-presented, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, semi-detached house over 3 floors with a fantastic spacious open plan kitchen/living area with large folding doors to the south facing garden and large driveway ideally located for Cambridge train station and Addenbrooke's Hospital.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Wood laminate flooring with radiator and under-stairs cupboard.
LOUNGE At the front of the house with wood laminate flooring, radiator, bay window and fitted blinds.
KITCHEN/DINER At the rear of the house with wood laminate flooring, two radiators, Velux & standard windows, and folding doors leading to rear garden. Kitchen is modern, open plan, with a range of wall and base cupboards/drawers, stone worktop with inset sink and mixer tap, fully fitted with all integrated appliances including gas hob, extractor hood, double ovens, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
SNUG/FAMILY ROOM Off the Kitchen/Diner with wood flooring and feature fireplace.
STAIRS/LANDING With carpet to first floor.
SECOND BEDROOM Double room to the front with carpet, radiator, bay window and fitted blinds.
THIRD BEDROOM Double room to the rear with wood laminate flooring, radiator, window and fitted blind.
FOURTH BEDROOM Single room to the front with wood laminate flooring, radiator, window and fitted blind.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM Modern with window, fitted blind, mirror, extractor fan, toilet, sink with under-drawer storage and large walk-in shower cubicle with thermostatic mixer shower.
STAIRS/LANDING With carpet to second floor.
MASTER BEDROOM Large double loft conversion with carpets, with dual aspect Velux & standard windows, fitted blinds, eaves storage and small built-in wardrobe space.
EN SUITE Modern with window, mirror, extractor fan, toilet, sink with under-drawer storage, bath and corner shower cubicle with thermostatic mixer shower.
GARDENS South facing with large sheltered decking area, lawn, at the end there is a large covered area with shed and side access gate.
PARKING Front driveway for at least 2 cars.
UTILITIES Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax.
NOTES Professionals and families preferred. No smokers. No sharers. No students. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor. The landlord will potentially consider either a 6 or 12 month fixed term tenancy initially, to be discussed on application. No dogs but cats accepted.
LOCAL AREA INFO Coleridge ward of Cambridge boarders other wards being Petersfield, Romsey and Trumpington areas and is located a short cycle or drive to the City Centre. Located within this ward you will find Cambridge Train Station, which provides excellent transport links, including frequent journeys to London and other major cities, as well as the Park and Ride which has a regular service to Addenbrookes Hospital and other parts of the City.
Residents in this area can enjoy proximity to esteemed educational institutions nearby. Cambridge University, Anglia Ruskin University, Parkside Community College, St. Mary's School Cambridge, Hills Road Sixth Form College, The Leys, Stephen Perse and St Faiths Schools are renowned for their exceptional academic performance and extensive curriculum.
Transporting by car is also incredibly convenient, with easy access to major roadways. The A14, a key motorway linking to larger motorways such as the M11 (2.5 miles), facilitating smooth travel to and from the town. Nearby open spaces such as Parker's Piece (0.6 miles) and Cambridge Botanical Gardens (0.2 miles) provide excellent spots for outdoor activities.
For leisure activities Coleridge has Cambridge Leisure which has a cinema, gym, bowling alley, indoor climbing, Cambridge Junction and numerous restaurants and hotels. The Grand Arcade Shopping Centre and City Centre (1 mile) has a range of dining, retail and cultural venues.
LET ONLY SAB are acting on a 'Let Only' basis, and the landlord will manage the property throughout the tenancy.
Tenants information on procedures and fees
RESERVING A PROPERTY
To reserve a property SAB require:
ALL prospective occupants of the property over 18 to provide references & be on tenancy agreement.
2 forms of ID Passport or driving license & for non-EU nationals all current Right to Rent requirements must be met. N.B We must see original copies of documents with applicants in person before keys can be issued.
Proof of address A utility bill or bank/credit card statement dated within last 3 months.
HOLDING DEPOSIT
For an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, a holding deposit of one weeks rent (Rent x 12 divided by 52) will be required to secure a property for application & therefore be removed from the market.
The amount will be held until the agreed tenancy start date then allocated towards the first months rent. N.B The Holding Deposit is not refundable if applicant (or any relevant person i.e. guarantor) withdraws from tenancy, fails Right to Rent checks, provides significant false/misleading information which affects Landlords reasonable decision to proceed with tenancy or if applicant fails to take reasonable steps to enter tenancy agreement by tenancy start date. Tenancy Agreement (non-AST e.g. Company Let): £300. Fee is non-refundable if application fails due to adverse data/reference or applicant withdraws.
LOST KEYS/SECURITY DEVICES
Tenants are liable for actual cost of lost keys/security device if the loss results in locks needing changing, including cost of locksmith, lock & keys for tenant(s), landlord or other person requiring keys. If extra costs are incurred there is a £20 per hour incl. VAT cost for time taken.
VARIATION OF TENANCY TERMS
Tenants are liable for a charge of £50 incl. VAT (or any reasonable costs incurred if higher) for variation of contract request and where tenant requests to change a named tenant. This covers costs associated with taking landlords instructions & preparation/execution of legal documents, new tenant referencing, Right To Rent checks, deposit registration, preparation/execution of tenancy related documents.
REQUEST TO END TENANCY EARLY
Should the tenant wish to leave earlier than the tenancy agreement expiry date they will be liable for landlords costs in reletting the property & rent due under the tenancy until start date of replacement tenancy. Costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
END OF TENANCY
At the end of a tenancy, the property must be left in accordance with tenancy agreement & inventory obligations inc. a professional standard of cleaning throughout the property. When practical after property has been vacated, we will arrange a check out to negotiate return of deposit in accordance with procedures in Tenancy Agreement & subject to Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme procedures/regulations.
GUARANTOR
Guarantors must be residents of England/Wales (not Scotland, Northern Ireland or abroad) and a homeowner.
DEPOSIT/RENT
Cash deposit of five weeks rent is due per tenancy where the rent is less than £50,000 per year. Cash deposit of six weeks rent is due per tenancy where the rent is more than £50,000 per year.
Cash deposit will be required in cleared funds on/before day of signing tenancy agreement. If more than 14 days between Holding Deposit payment & tenancy start date, tenants will be required to sign tenancy agreement in advance & pay remainder of first months rent in advance (less holding deposit).
TENANCY START DATE
All tenants must sign Tenancy Agreement, all monies must be cleared, & ID provided in person before release of keys.
INDEPENDENT REDRESS SCHEME/CLIENT MONEY PROTECTION
Registered with The Property Ombudsman redress scheme as St Andrews Bureau Ltd (Membership Number L00059). Registered with Propertymark Client Money Protection as St Andrews Bureau Ltd (Scheme Ref: C0000635).
