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Howard Court, Cambridge
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2
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1
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61.00 sq m
Rent: £ 1,300.00 pcm
Deposit: £ 1,500.00
Available: 07/11/2025
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More infoProperty summary
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Reception rooms 1
- Kitchens 1
- Property type Apartment
- Property age 1950s, 1960s and 1970s
- Student No
- Furnished Unfurnished
- Heating Electric Storage Heating
- Electric Mains
- Water Mains
- Sewerage Mains
- Broadband ADSL
- Council Tax Band B
- EPC C
Energy Efficiency Rating
Property description
A spacious and modern top-floor unfurnished flat, with two double bedrooms and beautiful views over Ditton Meadows, which can be appreciated from the kitchen and picture window in the lounge. The property is well-placed within the block, with nothing above or to the side of the flat. Located close to Newmarket Road and set back from the road, with excellent transport links to the A14 and Cambridge City.
COMMUNAL AREAS The building is secure with a newly installed fob-only entry system. There is a staircase rising to the top floor. There is no lift. Outside, there is a communal garden and bike shed.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY The front door opens to the entrance hall, which features a walk-in storage room and a built-in cupboard.
KITCHEN Fitted with a range of matching base and wall-mounted cabinets, the kitchen features a built-in oven and hob with an extractor over, as well as a washing machine and fridge freezer.
LOUNGE A spacious lounge that also accommodates a dining area. There is a large picture window providing views over the meadow.
BATHROOM A modern and recently upgraded fully-equipped bathroom comprising a basin, toilet and bath with an electric shower over.
BEDROOM ONE A bright good-sized double bedroom with double wardrobe recesses.
BEDROOM TWO A bright good-sized double bedroom with double wardrobe recesses.
PARKING On-street parking is available along Howard Road on a first-come, first-served basis.
UTILITIES Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax. No Gas. Electric Heating. Mains electric. Mains water and sewerage. Broadband connections are ADSL and Fibre To The Cabinet - speed strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom. There is mobile phone signal coverage to this property - signal strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom.
NOTES Professionals only. Non smoking property. No pets. No sharers. No students. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor. The Landlord will consider a 6 or 12 month initial fixed term tenancy.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION Abbey boarders Romsey, Petersfield, Market, East Chesterton, Fen Ditton and Cherry Hinton wards of Cambridge and is located a short cycle or drive to the City Centre and both 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 The Science Park, 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, St Bede's, 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 (4 miles), facilitating smooth travel to and from the town. Nearby open spaces such as Stourbridge Common, Parker's Piece, Midsummer Common, Coldham's Recreation Ground, Basketball Court and Skate Park provide excellent spots for outdoor activities.
For leisure activities nearby 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. Mill Road within Romsey has a fantastic array of global cuisine, independent shops, cocktail bars and coffee houses, small supermarkets and public houses. There is also a dentist practice, vets, community centre, Pharmacy, large supermarket, Petrol Station and a fitness centre.
Tenants information on procedures and fees
RESERVING A PROPERTY
To reserve a property:
ALL prospective occupants of the property over 18 to provide references & be on tenancy agreement.
2 forms of ID Passport or driving license & for foreign nationals all current Right to Rent requirements must be met. Proof of visa required immediately upon application & we must see original copies of photo ID with ALL 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
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 incl. failing to supply ID & visa by tenancy start date, 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.
Company Let - Non-AST - £300 due on application, non-refundable if applicant withdraws or adverse reference.
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).
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).
