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Lawrence Weaver Road, Cambridge
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2
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2
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73.90 sq m
Rent: £ 1,900.00 pcm
Deposit: £ 2,192.00
Available: 12/04/2025
Property summary
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
- Ensuites 1
- Reception rooms 1
- Kitchens 1
- Property type Apartment
- Property age New Build
- Student No
- Furnished Unfurnished
- Parking Allocated Parking
- Heating Gas Central Heating
- Electric Mains
- Water Mains
- Sewerage Mains
- Broadband ADSL, Fibre to the Cabinet
- Council Tax Band D
Energy Efficiency Rating
Property description
An attractive spacious unfurnished two bedroom apartment on the top floor of a small block in the new Darwin Green development. Close to Huntingdon Road, NIAB and Cambridge City Centre. With allocated parking and close links to the M11, A14 and A428.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY There is a wide carpeted entrance with space for a chair, storage and hall tables. Neutrally decorated, the window provides a bright greeting or natural light for the area to be used as a home office working space.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINER/LIVING ROOM Leading off the hallway there is a large open plan living space which wraps around a private balcony. The living and dining spaces are carpeted and have a zonal feel creating cosy and practical areas to relax and entertain. The kitchen has laminate wood effect flooring and a modern high gloss kitchen. There is an integrated dishwasher and a separate utility cupboard which houses a washer/dryer. With high ceilings, two large windows and glazing to the private balcony the area feels light and spacious.
BEDROOM 1 & ENSUITE The main bedroom has ample room for a double bed, laid to carpet and with built in wardrobes. There is a private ensuite with a large shower cubical and a modern white suite, heated chrome towel rail and window.
FAMILY BATHROOM A neutrally decorated good sized bathroom, with white suite, stone effect tiles, heated chrome towel rail and bathroom cabinet.
BEDROOM 2 There is a second good sized double room with space for a double bed and bedroom furniture.
BALCONY A private balcony with space for two chairs and a bistro table. With views over the green.
PARKING There is one allocated space in the carpark to the rear of the building. There is a secure store on the ground floor of the block with space for two bicycles.
UTILITIES Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax.
NOTES No smokers. No pets. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor. The Landlord would like a 12 month initial fixed term tenancy. Available from mid-April with some flexibility for a later date if preferable.
Please note there is no lift in this building and the property is reached by the stairs as pictured.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION The Castle area of Cambridge boarders Arbury, Newnham and the City Centre and is in close proximity to Girton A14/M11 interchange. Castle has a range of amenities and excellent transport links. For families, there are several top-rated schools are nearby, such as University of Cambridge Primary School, Mayfield Primary School, Cambridge Management and Leadership School, Castle School, University of Cambridge and only a short distance to The Leys and St Faith's School.
Darwin Green is a new and growing community with a library, sports pavilion and central park all scheduled to open in 2025. The development is within walking and cycling distance of Cambridge city centre and Huntingdon Road is well served by bus routes into town. There is leisure and supermarket facilities close by at the Eddington development and pleasant public houses and eateries close by in Girton.
The City Centre and Castle Hill are close by, with a variety of shopping and dining options. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, you can take a Punt along 'The Backs' or Midsummer Common and Jesus Green Lido are a short walk or cycle away, providing vast green spaces for leisure and exercise.
Transport links are excellent, with easy access to the A14 and M11 motorways, facilitating convenient travel to various parts of the country. Cambridge North train station (3 miles) offers regular services to London and other major cities.
LET ONLY SAB are acting on a 'Let Only' basis, and the landlord will manage the property throughout the tenancy.
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).
