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Humberstone Road, Cambridge
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2
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1
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71.00 sq m
Rent: £ 1,600.00 pcm
Deposit: £ 1,845.00
Available: 12/09/2025
Arrange a viewing Or call 01223 352170
More infoProperty summary
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Reception rooms 1
- Kitchens 1
- Property type Apartment
- Property age Edwardian (1901 - 1910)
- Student No
- Furnished Unfurnished
- Heating Gas Central Heating
- Electric Mains
- Water Mains
- Sewerage Mains
- Broadband ADSL
- Council Tax Band C
- EPC C
Energy Efficiency Rating
Property description
An attractive two-bedroom apartment designed for open-plan living, located on the first floor of a converted period property on Humberstone Road in the sought-after De Freville conservation area, just a short walk from the River Cam and the city centre.
COMMUNAL AREAS Security front door with a staircase leading to the first floor and a private front door to the flat.
KITCHEN/LOUNGE A bright and spacious room decorated in neutral colours and designed for open-plan living, the kitchen area is fitted with modern wall and base units - appliances including an integrated oven, hob, freestanding fridge freezer. There is vinyl flooring adjoining the carpet and a dining area. The front of this room can serve as a lounge.
BEDROOM 1 A good-sized double room fitted with carpet and a window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM 2 A good-sized double room fitted with carpet and a window to the rear aspect.
BATHROOM A modern white suite, tiled with a wash basin, toilet and a shower over the bath. Velux window.
HEATING Gas central heating.
PARKING Tenants can purchase a De Freville residents' parking permit, which covers Humberstone Road and all surrounding roads. Please contact Cambridge City Council for availability and pricing.
NOTES Professionals only. Non smoking property. No pets. No sharers. No students. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor. The Landlord will consider a 6 or 12 month initial fixed term tenancy.
UTILITIES Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax. Mains gas. 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.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION West Chesterton, has close proximity to a range of amenities and excellent transport links. For families, there are several top-rated schools are nearby, such as Chesterton Community College (1.2 miles) and Milton Road Primary School (1.8 miles), both known for their high academic standards.
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 is only a 5 minute cycle or 16 minute walk away, providing vast green spaces for leisure and exercise.
Transport links are excellent, with easy access to the A14 motorway (2.5 miles) and the M11 motorway (2 miles), facilitating convenient travel to various parts of the country. Cambridge North train station (1.5miles) offers regular services to London and other major cities.
Within walking distance there are a variety of local shops, public houses, Restaurants and community spaces on nearby Chesterton and Milton Road.
Tenants information on procedures and fees
RESERVING A PROPERTY
To reserve a property:
ALL prospective occupants of the property over 18 to provide references & be on tenancy agreement.
2 forms of ID Passport or driving license & for foreign nationals all current Right to Rent requirements must be met. N.B. Proof of visa required immediately upon application & we must see original copies of documents with applicants in person before keys can be issued.
Proof of address A utility bill or bank/credit card statement dated within last 3 months.
HOLDING DEPOSIT
A holding deposit of one weeks rent (Rent x 12 divided by 52) will be required to secure a property for application & therefore be removed from the market.
The amount will be held until the agreed tenancy start date then allocated towards the first months rent. N.B The Holding Deposit is not refundable if applicant (or any relevant person i.e. guarantor) withdraws from tenancy, fails Right to Rent checks incl. failing to supply ID & visa by tenancy start date, provides significant false/misleading information which affects Landlords reasonable decision to proceed with tenancy or if applicant fails to take reasonable steps to enter tenancy agreement by tenancy start date.
LOST KEYS/SECURITY DEVICES
Tenants are liable for actual cost of lost keys/security device if the loss results in locks needing changing, including cost of locksmith, lock & keys for tenant(s), landlord or other person requiring keys. If extra costs are incurred there is a £20 per hour incl. VAT cost for time taken.
VARIATION OF TENANCY TERMS
Tenants are liable for a charge of £50 incl. VAT (or any reasonable costs incurred if higher) for variation of contract request and where tenant requests to change a named tenant. This covers costs associated with taking landlords instructions & preparation/execution of legal documents, new tenant referencing, Right To Rent checks, deposit registration, preparation/execution of tenancy related documents.
REQUEST TO END TENANCY EARLY
Should the tenant wish to leave earlier than the tenancy agreement expiry date they will be liable for landlords costs in reletting the property & rent due under the tenancy until start date of replacement tenancy. Costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
END OF TENANCY
At the end of a tenancy, the property must be left in accordance with tenancy agreement & inventory obligations inc. a professional standard of cleaning throughout the property. When practical after property has been vacated, we will arrange a check out to negotiate return of deposit in accordance with procedures in Tenancy Agreement & subject to Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme procedures/regulations.
GUARANTOR
Guarantors must be residents of England/Wales (not Scotland, Northern Ireland or abroad).
DEPOSIT/RENT
Cash deposit of five weeks rent is due per tenancy where the rent is less than £50,000 per year. Cash deposit of six weeks rent is due per tenancy where the rent is more than £50,000 per year.
Cash deposit will be required in cleared funds on/before day of signing tenancy agreement. If more than 14 days between Holding Deposit payment & tenancy start date, tenants will be required to sign tenancy agreement in advance & pay remainder of first months rent in advance (less holding deposit).
TENANCY START DATE
All tenants must sign Tenancy Agreement, all monies must be cleared, & ID provided in person before release of keys.
INDEPENDENT REDRESS SCHEME/CLIENT MONEY PROTECTION
Registered with The Property Ombudsman redress scheme as St Andrews Bureau Ltd (Membership Number L00059). Registered with Propertymark Client Money Protection as St Andrews Bureau Ltd (Scheme Ref: C0000635).
