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Gilmerton Court, Trumpington, Cambridge
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2
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1
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82.30 sq m
Rent: £ 1,600.00 pcm
Deposit: £ 1,845.00
Available: 16/04/2025
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More infoProperty summary
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Reception rooms 1
- Kitchens 1
- Property type Flat
- Property age Modern
- Student No
- Furnished Furnished Optional
- Parking Off Road Parking
- Heating Gas Central Heating
- Electric Mains
- Water Mains
- Sewerage Mains
- Broadband ADSL, Fibre to the Cabinet
- Council Tax Band D
- EPC B
Energy Efficiency Rating
Property description
A furnished, spacious, 2.5 bedroom, first floor flat set within well maintained communal grounds in central Cambridge location. Internal photos of the property will be available soon.
LOCATION Southern outskirts of City, on the corner of Long Road and Trumpington Road.
ENTRANCE HALL With carpet, radiator, and built in storage cupboards.
KITCHEN With vinyl flooring, window, built in storage cupboard, a range of wall and base cabinets/drawers, worktops, sink with mixer tap, fridge freezer, gas hob, single electric oven, and washer dryer.
LOUNGE/DINING AREA Large room with carpet, radiator, dual aspect windows, and feature fireplace. Furnished with a sofa, armchair, sideboard, and dining table & chairs. Other pieces of furniture may be present. Furniture subject to change and will be confirmed in the application process.
BEDROOM 1 Double bedroom with carpet, radiator, window, and built in wardrobe. Furnished with two single divan beds, and bedside table. Other pieces of furniture may be present. Furniture subject to change and will be confirmed in the application process.
BEDROOM 2 Large single with carpet, radiator, window, and built in wardrobe. Furnished with a single divan bed, and chest of drawers. Other pieces of furniture may be present. Furniture subject to change and will be confirmed in the application process.
STUDY/BOX ROOM Very small room with carpet, radiator, window, and boiler. Furnished with a desk & chair, and chest of drawers.
BATHROOM With vinyl flooring, radiator, window, mirror, cabinet, toilet, sink, and bath with electric shower.
FURNITURE *Property can be offered unfurnished if preferred*
GARDENS Communal gardens only.
PARKING No allocated parking.
UTILITIES Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax except the water which is included in the rent.
NOTES Professionals and Mature/PhD students only. No smokers. No pets. Maximum of 2 unrelated sharers accepted i.e. two friends sharing. 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 Trumpington has excellent amenities and great transport links. There is a primary school and nursery within the village, The Leys (3 miles) Stephen Perse Schools (2.5miles) are among the top-rated schools in the vicinity, ensuring exceptional educational opportunities for families.
For commuting, the M11 (1 mile) motorway is easily accessible, providing swift connections to Cambridge and London. Local bus services run frequent from the Park and Ride to the City Centre and Addenbrookes Hospital, making daily travel hassle-free.
For outdoor activities there is Trumpington Community Orchard, King George Playing Field, Trumpington Meadows, Trumpington Skate Park, Lathan Road Playing Fields and Cambridge University Botanic Gardens are easily accessible as well as a range of sports clubs and a gym in nearby Shelford.
Retail and grocery needs are conveniently met with several shopping centers and stores, including a large supermarket and local store within the village, Cambridge Retail Park, which is just a short drive (3.9 miles) and easy access to the City Centre.
Tenants information on procedures and fees
RESERVING A PROPERTY
To reserve a property SAB require:
ALL prospective occupants of the property over 18 to provide references & be on tenancy agreement.
2 forms of ID Passport or driving license & for non-EU nationals all current Right to Rent requirements must be met. N.B 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
For an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, 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, 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. Tenancy Agreement (non-AST e.g. Company Let): £300. Fee is non-refundable if application fails due to adverse data/reference or applicant withdraws.
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) and a homeowner.
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).
