1-bedroom house · CB5 8PA
Listing removedListed 99 days · slow let
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About
Studio | Available September 15th | Council Tax Excluded (Other Bills Included) This exceptionally well-designed and bright studio-style room features its own private en-suite bathroom, offering an excellent level of privacy, independence, and comfort.
Located on Newmarket Road, a highly vibrant and central artery of the city (CB5), the property is maintained to a modern, high-specification standard.
The room comes fully furnished with a double bed, generous wardrobe storage, and a dedicated workspace-perfect for a professional or postgraduate looking for a smooth, turn-key move this September.
Rent: Council Tax is payable by the tenant. Included Bills: All other utility bills (gas, electricity, water, and broadband) are included in the monthly rent, keeping your budgeting straightforward.
Location Highlights: The Ultimate Retail, Tech, & Riverside Hub Newmarket Road boasts one of the most practical and well-connected locations in Cambridge, bridging the gap between major shopping parks, tech hubs, and the historic city center: Retail Parks & Supermarkets: Unrivaled shopping on your doorstep.
You are within a short walk of the Cambridge Retail Park and the Beehive Centre (featuring a massive Asda Superstore, Marks & Spencer, Lidl, TK Maxx, and numerous gym facilities).
The Abbey-Chesterton Bridge & Chisholm Trail: Capitalise on Cambridge's elite cycling infrastructure.
Immediate access to the Chisholm Trail means you can cycle safely and entirely traffic-free across the river to the Cambridge Science Park or Cambridge North Station in around 10 minutes.
River Cam & Green Spaces: Just a short stroll from the beautiful River Cam, Midsummer Common, and Stourbridge Common.
Enjoy scenic riverside walks, rowing clubs, and peaceful green expanses right near your home. City Centre Connectivity: An effortless walk (approx.
15-20 minutes) or a 5-minute cycle straight down Newmarket Road brings you to the historic core, the Grand Arcade, Grafton Centre, and university departments.
Excellent, frequent bus services run directly outside the property.
Cambridge Mainline Station: Reach the main railway hub easily via dedicated cycle paths or local bus routes for rapid, high-speed rail connections into London King's Cross and Liverpool Street.
Excellent Road & Travel Links: Positioned perfectly for drivers, offering immediate access to the A14 (Junction 34), the A11, and the airport corridor, making regional commuting completely hassle-free.
Council Tax Band: A (Cambridge City Council) Holding Deposit: £212 Bedroom Ground floor - double
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