3-bedroom terraced house · CB1 7ST
Listing removedListed 95 days · slow let
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SUMMARY A recently refurbished 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house with large rear garden and driveway, located in sought-after area of Cambridge.
Newly fitted bathroom, newly painted throughout, new double glazed windows throughout, mini-refurb to the kitchen including new white goods, and improvements to driveway and rear garden.
Rent includes a fortnightly gardener. ENTRANCE HALL Front porch leading to entrance hall with hard flooring, radiator, large storage cupboard, and smaller cupboard under stairs.
LOUNGE To the front of the house with carpet, radiator, and double glazed bay window. DINING ROOM To the rear with carpet, radiator, and double glazed doors leading to patio.
KITCHEN Galley style kitchen with hard flooring, fitted cabinets/drawers, worktops, stainless steel sink with draining board and mixer tap, appliances including fridge freezer, washer dryer, single electric oven, electric hob and extractor hood, large double glazed window, radiator, and door to rear hallway/toilet.
REAR HALLWAY With hard flooring and doors to toilet and garden. CLOAKROOM With hard flooring, window, radiator, large mirror, toilet, and sink. STAIRS/LANDING With carpet and storage cupboard.
Loft not for tenant use. BEDROOM 1 To the front, a double bedroom with carpet, radiator, and double glazed window.
BEDROOM 2 To the rear, a double bedroom with carpet, radiator, double glazed window, and cupboard housing the boiler.
BEDROOM 3 To the front, a single bedroom with carpet, radiator, and double glazed window.
BATHROOM With vinyl flooring, heated towel rail, extractor fan, double glazed window, toilet, sink with mirror above, and bath with thermostatic mixer shower over it.
PARKING Off road parking on the driveway, space for 2 cars parked in tandem. On road parking also available on a "first come first serve" basis.
GARDEN In the rear garden there is a patio directly next to the house which leads onto a lawn with mature hedges and shrubs around it and a shed halfway down the garden.
The rear section of the garden is lawn with a patio. There is also a rear access gate.
The tenancy includes a gardener every 2 weeks that cuts the lawn and hedges from approximately March to September which is weather dependant. NOTES No students.
Two friends sharing considered on application. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor. Smoking not permitted. Pets may be permitted subject to landlord approval.
Any request to keep a pet will be considered reasonably and in accordance with legislation.
AVAILABLE DATE Please note that the provisional available date has been set as 7th August however this may be delayed due to the maintenance works and unforeseen delays so prospective tenants may need to be flexible.
MAINTENANCE NOTES FOR JULY 2026 Please find a list below of maintenance works that will be carried out prior to the tenancy commencing: Complete new bathroom Full redecoration throughout with walls being painted white New double glazed windows and doors New hob, oven, and washer dryer New hard flooring in entrance hallway similar to kitchen New door matting in the porch Driveway lengthened and shingle added to make it a 2 car driveway Improvements made to the rear garden and decking will be added near the house IMPORTANT INFO RE PHOTOS Please note that the photos on the advert are CGI images to show what some of the rooms and driveway will look like once the works are completed.
Upon viewing the works will not yet be fully complete, but will be complete prior to a tenancy starting.
AREA INFORMATION Situated in the highly sought-after Queen Edith's area, Holbrook Road enjoys an excellent position in one of Cambridge's most desirable residential neighbourhoods.
Renowned for its leafy streets and strong community feel, the area is particularly popular with families, professionals and those connected to the city's world-leading science, technology and biomedical sectors.
The property is conveniently located for Addenbrooke's Hospital, the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and a number of major employers, while Cambridge city centre is easily accessible by bicycle, bus or car.
Cambridge Railway Station is approximately one mile away, offering direct services to London King's Cross and Liverpool Street.
Everyday amenities are close at hand, including local shops, cafés, supermarkets and healthcare facilities, while nearby Cherry Hinton Hall Park and Wandlebury Country Park provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation.
The area is also well regarded for its excellent educational provision, with Queen Edith Primary School, Morley Memorial Primary School, The Perse School and Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology all within easy reach.
Combining excellent transport links, outstanding local amenities and access to some of Cambridge's most prestigious schools and employment hubs, Queen Edith's continues to be one of the city's most desirable places to live.
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