3-bedroom semi-detached house · CB4 2AL
To rentReduced £100 (−4%) on 27 AugListed 92 days · slow let
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About
A well presented 1930's semi-detached unfurnished property with brilliant access to the science park.
Situated on a pleasant tree lined street in a quiet residential area in West Chesterton and just a 30 minute walk from the University and City Centre.
Bus services and designated cycle routes within close proximity.
Nearby shopping precinct, 2 minute walk away, with supermarket, post office, greengrocer, butcher, baker, pharmacy, public library and 2 children's play areas.
Milton Road primary school is just 10 minutes walk away. The accommodation comprises a porch, entrance hall, two reception rooms, kitchen and pantry.
A sizeable reception room with large patio doors opens onto the rear garden. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and separate toilet.
The house has central heating, smoke alarms and lockable, double glazed windows. Attractive front garden with space for one car on the driveway.
Large, secluded rear garden surrounded by laurel hedges and mostly laid to lawn.
Garage, garden shed, fruit trees and vegetable patch EPC Rating D Deposit £2,884.60 Holding deposit £576.92 Council Tax Band E Highfield Avenue is situated in a popular and well served area of the City, approximately 1.8 miles from the historic centre.
There are varied local amenities including two primary schools, two libraries, a Co-op convenience store, pharmacy and medical centre.
It is well served in terms of public transport with a regular bus service and Cambridge North railway station nearby.
When travelling further afield, excellent access to main road links via the A14 Reception Cosy family area with bay window and fireplace Reception Large multipurpose room with gas fireplace and views to garden.
The current tenants have used this as a dining room/playroom but could also be a sizeable living room with large patio doors leading to the garden Kitchen Cream wooden shaker style kitchen with appliances including gas cooker and hob, washing machine, fridge freezer and dishwasher.
There is also a useful pantry for storage and side door to the garden Bedroom To the front of the property, with bay window and freestanding wardrobe storage Bedroom To the rear of the property, a good sized double room with built in linen cupboard Bedroom To the rear of the property, a good size single children's room or study area Bathroom Modern finish, fully tiled with vanity sink, bath with shower over and separate WC alongside Garden Large quiet and private garden mainly laid to lawn with laurel hedging, vegetable plot to the rear and useful shed storage.
Attractive front garden with privacy from the street
Value & comps
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