3-bedroom detached house · PE27 6SJ
Listing removedReduced £50 (−3.3%) on 18 JulListed 134 days · slow let
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About
3 Bedroomed Detached House in a quiet residential area 5 California Road is a detached, three bedroomed property in the desirable area of St Ives.
The property is split over two levels and comprises:- ENTRANCE HALL – With doors to:- DOWNSTAIRS WC – With handwash basin, WC, clerestory window and radiator.
LIVING ROOM – 23’0 x 12’1 With doors leading to the rear garden, window overlooking the front garden, radiator.
KITCHEN – 16’0 x 11’1 With electric cooker and hob and space for fridge/freezer and washing machine. Radiator and door to side access.
LANDING – With doors to:- BEDROOM ONE – 12’1 x 9’0 With double fitted wardrobes and radiator. Window to rear aspect. BEDROOM TWO – 12’0 x 9’1 Radiator and window to rear aspect.
BEDROOM THREE – 10’1 x 8’0 Radiator and window to front aspect BATHROOM – Fitted with bath and shower over, hand wash basin, towel radiator and WC.
Externally the property benefits from having an enclosed rear garden with mature shrubs and trees and to the front is a shed for storage, driveway providing off road parking for two cars as well as a garden laid to lawn.
TERMS :- Rental initially at £1,500 per calendar month to exclude Council Tax, Water, Electric and Utilities, with a deposit of £1,730.73 to be paid.
WE REGRET NO SMOKING & EXCELLENT REFERENCES WILL BE REQUIRED. Proof of ID and Residency will also be required. The Tenants will also be responsible for their own contents insurance.
HOLDING DEPOSIT :- One weeks rent - £346.15. This is to reserve a property.
Please note: this will be withheld if any relevant person (including a guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-To-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing) SERVICES :- We are advised that the mains services of electricity and water are connected.
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About 5, California Road, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27
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