3-bedroom semi-detached house · CB5 8LL
To rentReduced £245 (−12.9%) on 9 OctListed 22 days
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About
Stunning brand new architecturally designed purpose built semi-detached 1 bed house finished to an exceptionally high standard, offering high spec furnished accommodation with the added benefit of a parking space and secure outside communal areas to front and rear with shed and bicycle storage shared with 2 other same specification houses forming the one select development.
The property is ideal for a professional single, couple or small family comprising;- Entrance hall way (with laminate treated flooring throughout the ground floor) leading to Cloakroom with high specification fixtures and fittings including toilet and sink with vanity unit below & mirror.
Large walk in storage cupboard housing washing machine and gas fired combi boiler.
Open plan very light and spacious contemporary kitchen lounge diner forming the heart of the house with under floor heating and bay window overlooking the front garden.
The contemporary kitchen provides AEG ceramic induction hob and oven, integral dishwasher and fridge/freezer together with Quartz worktop and plenty of storage above and below.
Furnished with coffee table, sofa, dining table and chairs and TV stand.
Wide open staircase laid with good quality fleck grey carpet leading to;- Spacious bedroom with built in mirror fronted wardrobes comprising hanging space, shelves & drawers, king size bed, bedside units and chest of drawers and added benefit of a dressing table and bay window offering plenty of light overlooking the front garden Bathroom with high specification fixtures and fittings including laminate treated flooring, window & mirror, heated radiator/towel rail, toilet, sink with vanity unit below, and spacious walk in shower with substantial mains fed shower offering both fixed and flexible shower heads.
The property is very well located with convenience stores a short distance away including the Cambridge Retail park housing many retail names and supermarkets.
The property is also located on excellent transport network;- - 10 minute cycle ride to central Cambridge and Cambridge North Station - Regular buses to and from city centre and business and science parks including The Genome Campus.
Bus stop almost outside front door. - Excellent road link to A14 leading to M11, A11 and A10.
- 5 minute walk to green open spaces; Barnwell Lake, Coldham and Stourbridge Commons EPC - to follow Council Tax band - to follow
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About 538a Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LL
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