Floorplan
Moat Way, Swavesey, Cambridge
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2
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1
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52.00 sq m
Rent: £ 1,400.00 pcm
Deposit: £ 1,615.00
Available: Now
Property summary
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Reception rooms 2
- Kitchens 1
- Property type Semi-Detached House
- 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 B
Energy Efficiency Rating
Property description
An attractive two-bedroom semi-detached house, set back from the road and quietly tucked away within a small cul-de-sac on a sought-after development, central to the village of Swavesey, offering excellent commuter links such as the A14 and guided busway. The property features a unique timber studio in the rear garden, which would make an ideal home office.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Upon entering, the hallway is notably bright and spacious. Directly ahead are the stairs, to the right-hand side is the kitchen, and beyond is the lounge.
KITCHEN A modern country style kitchen to the front aspect, fitted with light blue wall and base units and solid oak worktops, integrated fridge freezer, washing machine and slim line dishwasher. Gas hob and oven. Georgian-style double-glazed window overlooking the front.
LOUNGE The lounge is bright and of a good size, laid to laminate flooring and neutrally decorated. Upon entering, to the left-hand side, there is a useful large understairs storage cupboard. There is a large window and double doors leading to the garden.
STAIRS/LANDING A staircase from the entrance hall to the first floor landing, laid to carpet, with a small Georgian-style window to the side aspect, allowing plenty of natural light. On the landing there is a airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.
BEDROOM 1 A bright double room with two Georgian-style windows overlooking the front of the property. There is a triple fitted wardrobe. Laid to carpet and neutral decor.
BEDROOM 2 A single room laid to carpet, ideal for a study. Window out to the rear of the property.
BATHROOM The bathroom is of a high standard and comprises a bath with a shower over and a glass shower screen. Hand wash basin and WC with a mirrored cupboard above. Feature wall tiles and vinyl flooring. Obscured window out to the rear.
GARDEN To the front of the property is a small, open garden, with a block-paved private driveway providing off-street parking for two vehicles.
The rear garden is a good size and includes a paved patio and lawn area, separated by planters and trellis. There is low-maintenance shrubbery bordering the lawn and a mature apple tree to the rear offering privacy. The garden is enclosed by fencing, and there is a gate to the driveway.
At the end of the garden is the unique and thoughtfully designed timber studio, which has a separate door providing a large storage cupboard. The studio features dual-aspect windows, power, recessed spotlights, and an electric heater, making it a perfect office for those working from home.
FURNITURE To be confirmed at viewing.
PARKING A block-paved private driveway providing off-street parking for two vehicles.
HEATING Gas central heating.
UTILITIES Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax.
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.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION Swavesey is a village lying on the Prime Meridian of the world in Cambridgeshire. The village is situated 9 miles to the northwest of Cambridge and 3 miles southeast of St Ives.
This property is within 0.2 miles of the village pub serving home cooked food and village coffee shop serving coffee and snacks and within walking distance to Fen Drayton Lakes nature reserve. The community also has a pavilion set on the village green which holds events throughout the year, adjacent to a children's play area and open playing field.
The village contains one primary school, Swavesey Primary School & Swavesey Village College which is a secondary school.
Just an 8 minute walk away is the guided busway which starts at Huntingdon railway station and town centre, from here the busway follows the path of the former Cambridge and Huntingdon railway, the buses stop at Swavesey before heading amongst other stops to Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge North Railway Station, Cambridge Bus & Railway Station & Addenbrookes hospital.
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).