Floorplan
The Belvedere, Homerton Street, Cambridge
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3
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2
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125.00 sq m
Rent: £ 1,850.00 pcm
Deposit: £ 2,130.00
Available: Now
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More infoProperty summary
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
- Ensuites 1
- Reception rooms 1
- Property type Apartment
- Property age Modern
- Student No
- Furnished Unfurnished
- Parking Secure Gated Parking
- Accessibility Lift Access
- Heating Underfloor Heating, Electric Heating
- Electric Mains
- Water Mains
- Sewerage Mains
- Broadband ADSL, Fibre to the Cabinet
- Council Tax Band G
- EPC B
Energy Efficiency Rating
Property description
Set within one of the area's most sought-after private developments, this impressive first-floor apartment offers generous living space, modern finishes throughout and some fantastic residents' facilities that really set it apart.
Accessed via secure fob entry and an intercom system, the development has a real sense of privacy, with beautifully maintained communal gardens and water features at its centre, together with a concierge service, residents' lounge, gym, swimming pool and steam room.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Once inside the apartment, the wide entrance hall immediately gives a feeling of space, with stone flooring and neutral decor, there is some useful built-in storage and access to all rooms.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / LIVING / DINING ROOM The living room is undoubtedly the heart of the apartment. It's a fantastic open space with plenty of room for both a large sofa area and dining table, making it equally suited to relaxing at home or entertaining friends and family.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing brings in plenty of natural light, while double doors open directly onto the covered balcony, giving you an ideal spot to sit outside with a morning coffee or unwind after work.
Just off the living area is the contemporary kitchen, fitted with a range of high-gloss units, integrated appliances and generous worktop space. Whether you're cooking every day or just grabbing breakfast before work, it's a practical layout with plenty of storage.
BEDROOM ONE AND ENSUITE The main bedroom is a great size and comfortably accommodates a king-size bed alongside the fitted wardrobes. There is a wall mounted TV includes and the room also has its own stylish en-suite shower room, giving a little extra privacy. Finished with quality stone tiling, the en-suite features a large walk-in shower, WC, wash basin and useful fitted storage.
BEDROOM TWO A generous double bedroom that would work equally well as a guest room, home office or second bedroom.
BEDROOM THREE The third bedroom is also a comfortable double, making the apartment ideal for professional sharers, families or anyone wanting flexible space for working from home.
BATHROOM The main bathroom is finished to the same high standard as the rest of the apartment, with natural stone tiling, a full-size bath with shower over, contemporary vanity unit and WC.
GARDENS AND FACILITIES The apartment sits within beautifully landscaped communal grounds, complete with attractive water features that create a surprisingly peaceful setting.
Residents also have exclusive use of the on-site gym, swimming pool and steam room, together with the convenience of a concierge service and secure gated access into the development.
PARKING The apartment has one allocated parking space in the gated fob accessed car park underneath the development.
UTLITIES 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.
Parking and use of the residents facilities including the gym and swimming pool are included within the rent.
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 Professionals only. Non smoking property. Pets are not permitted within the development.
The landlord is intending to put the apartment up for sale and is therefore looking for a shorter term tenant who will keep the apartment well presented and permit access for sales viewings.
Available for private let at £1850pcm or company let £2250pcm.
The expectation is that the tenancy will be available for a minimum 6 months with the possibility that this might be longer pending sales interest and progression.
Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION Located close to the heart of the City, famous for its history, architecture, culture and academic institutions. Residents are spoilt for choice with excellent amenities and top-rated schools, all while being situated in a prominent residential area with remarkable transport links.
There is a huge variety of independent and high street restaurants including the world renowned Midsummer House, local favourite Public Houses, Cambridge's famous Fitzbillies, independent coffee houses and worldwide cuisine for dining out or to take home. The City Centre has a multitude of retail shops, The Lion Yard Shopping Centre and a market which runs throughout the week. Cambridge Corn Exchange and Guild Hall have a variety of shows and productions throughout the year, there is a variety of Museums, public lectures, exhibitions, libraries and social groups making it easy to fill your free time in the City.
Residents can also enjoy proximity to top-rated educational institutions most famously home to the University of Cambridge, and close to Anglian Ruskin University, The Leys, Stephen Perse Foundation, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and an array of language schools.
Just a short walk or cycle to Cambridge Train Station, which provides excellent transport links, including frequent journeys to London and other major cities. Transporting by car is also incredibly convenient, with easy access to major roadways. The A14, a key motorway linking to larger motorways such as the M11 (3 miles), facilitating smooth travel to and from the town. Nearby open spaces such as Parker's Piece, Christ's Pieces, Midsummer Common and Jesus Green are excellent spots for outdoor activities and leisurely strolls.
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. Proof of visa required immediately upon application & we must see original copies of photo ID with ALL 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.
Company Let & Non-APT contracts - £300 due on application, non-refundable if applicant withdraws or adverse reference and if renewal required a fee of £150 applies.
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.
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 £100,000 per year. Cash deposit of six weeks rent is due per tenancy where the rent is higher.
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).