1-bedroom flat · CB4 3DQ
Listing removedListed 101 days · slow let
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A modernised one-bedroom flat on the first floor, furnished and within walking distance of the City Centre, Jesus Green, and the River Cam.
A modernised one-bedroom flat on the first floor, furnished and within walking distance of the City Centre, Jesus Green, and the River Cam.
Communal areas Upon entering, a second lockable door is present, providing additional security. The entrance hallway is notably wide, offering good accessibility.
There is a staircase rising to the first floor, where the flat is situated.
To the rear of the property, accessed via a secured gate, is a large communal garden with benches and sitting areas, as well as useful bike storage.
Kitchen/lounge Open plan layout with wooden floors, a compact kitchen featuring a small hob, a fridge with an icebox, a combi grill/microwave, a washing machine, a breakfast bar with stools.
The lounge area has a sofa and a TV unit. Bedroom A double room furnished with a double bed and a built-in cupboard with a hanging rail.
Shower room A good size with a toilet, a basin, and a separate shower cubicle. Parking On-street permit parking is available on Alpha Road.
To obtain a permit from the council, prospective tenants should pay the associated costs themselves. Utilities Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax.
Electric heating. No gas supply. Mains electric. Mains water and sewerage.
Broadband connections are adsl and Fibre To The Cabinet - speed strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom.
There is mobile phone signal coverage to this property – signal strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom. Notes No smokers. Some pets may not be allowed.
No sharers. No students. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor.
The landlord will potentially consider either a 6 or 12 month fixed term tenancy initially, to be discussed on application.
Local area information Arbury spans from the boarder of Kings Hedges and close proximity to Junction 32 Histon on the A14 in the North to Castle Mound, Chesterton Road and Jesus Green in the South, bordering the Castle and West Chesterton areas on either side.
Arbury has a range of amenities and excellent transport links. The City Centre and Castle Hill are close by, with a variety of shopping and dining options.
For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Midsummer Common, Arbury Town Park, Alexandra Gardens and Jesus Green Lido is a short walk or cycle away, providing vast green spaces for leisure and exercise.
Arbury is also in close proximity to Cambridge Gymnastics Academy, Arbury Community Centre, Kettle's Yard, Museum of Cambridge and Shire Hall, as well having a number of public houses and dining options within the area.
Transport links are excellent, with easy access to the A14 motorway (1.5 mile) and the M11 motorway (2.5 miles), facilitating convenient travel to various parts of the country.
Cambridge North train station (2.8 miles) offers regular services to London and other major cities.
Value & comps
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