1-bedroom house · CB5 8PR
To rentReduced £25 (−4%) on 6 OctListed 38 days · slow let
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About
Available September 24th | All Bills Included | Fully Furnished This bright, practical, and well-proportioned single room is situated within a high-quality professional house-share on Keynes Road, a quiet residential street in central-east Cambridge (CB5).
The home provides a clean, modern, and comfortable communal living environment throughout.
The room comes fully furnished with a comfortable single bed, wardrobe storage, and a dedicated workspace-making it an ideal, affordable turn-key option for a working professional or postgraduate needing a swift September move.
All utility bills are included in the rent (gas, electricity, water, broadband, and council tax), ensuring a completely stress-free, all-inclusive monthly payment with no hidden extras.
Location Highlights: Prime Retail, Riverside Parks & Chisholm Trail Access Keynes Road offers an excellent CB5 location, combining quiet residential surroundings with immediate proximity to major retail parks, cycle networks, and scenic green spaces: Retail Parks & Supermarkets: Unmatched everyday convenience directly on your doorstep.
You are within a short walk or quick cycle of Cambridge Retail Park and the Beehive Centre, featuring a large Asda Superstore, Marks & Spencer, Lidl, Boots, and 24-hour gym facilities.
The Chisholm Trail Cycle Highway: Capitalise on Cambridge's premier cycle infrastructure.
Nearby access to the Chisholm Trail and the Abbey-Chesterton Bridge allows you to cycle safely and entirely traffic-free across the River Cam to Cambridge North Station or the Cambridge Science Park in around 10 minutes.
Stourbridge Common & River Cam: Located just moments from the vast green open spaces of Stourbridge Common and scenic riverside towpaths-ideal for morning runs, outdoor relaxation, and walking along the river toward the city center or Baits Bite Lock.
City Centre Connectivity: Enjoy a quick 10-minute cycle or pleasant walk down Newmarket Road directly into the historic city core, Market Square, and university departments.
Direct, frequent local bus routes also stop nearby.
Cambridge Central Railway Station: Reach the main rail hub easily via dedicated cycle paths or direct bus routes for fast, high-speed train connections into London King's Cross and Liverpool Street.
Strategic Road Links: Positioned for easy driving access onto Newmarket Road (A1134), providing swift routes onto the A14, A11, and M11 for regional commuting.
Council Tax Band: Included in rent (Cambridge City Council) Holding Deposit: £144 Bedroom 4 First floor - single
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