1 bedroom apartment to rent
Howes Place, Cambridge CB3
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
505
EPC rating: C
Key information
Letting details
- Availability date: 1 May 2026
- Part furnished
- Deposit: £1615.00
- Long term let
Features and description
A well proportioned part furnished one bedroom apartment, with off road parking and large garden. Ideally located on a private tree lined road of Huntingdon Road, close to Castle Hill and Cambridge City Centre, NIAB, Cambridge North Train Station and the Science Park. With easy access to the A14, A428 and a host of local amenities.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Laid to wood laminate and neutrally decorated.
LIVING ROOM Laid to carpet and furnished with a table and chairs, this good sized living room is a bright and comfortable space with dual aspect window front and patio doors to the rear leading out onto the patio.
BEDROOM Laid to carpet and furnished with a double bedroom with antique effect pine double bed, wardrobe, shelving and chest of drawers. Neutrally decorated with a large window overlooking the garden.
KITCHEN The kitchen has tiled flooring and a range of wall and base units, ceramic hob, electric fan oven and a fridge with small freezer section. There is a utility cupboard with some storage and a washing machine and a large farmhouse style ceramic sink, with a large window overlooking the garden.
SHOWER ROOM Recently renovated throughout there is a large walk in shower cubicle, feature tiles, wc, basin, mirror and heated towel rail.
GARDEN A large garden laid to patio and lawn with mature hedging and storage shed to the side of the building. Accessed via the patio doors in the living room or via a gate to the side. The apartment above has access via the path to their garden which is the second section of lawn past the hedge line.
HEATING UPVC windows and gas central heating throughout.
PARKING There is a driveway to the front of the property with off road parking for one car.
UTLITIES Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax. The electricity at this property is on a pay as you go meter.
NOTES Professionals preferred. No smokers. No pets. Due to the size of the apartment it is only suitable for a couple or single occupant. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor.
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.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Laid to wood laminate and neutrally decorated.
LIVING ROOM Laid to carpet and furnished with a table and chairs, this good sized living room is a bright and comfortable space with dual aspect window front and patio doors to the rear leading out onto the patio.
BEDROOM Laid to carpet and furnished with a double bedroom with antique effect pine double bed, wardrobe, shelving and chest of drawers. Neutrally decorated with a large window overlooking the garden.
KITCHEN The kitchen has tiled flooring and a range of wall and base units, ceramic hob, electric fan oven and a fridge with small freezer section. There is a utility cupboard with some storage and a washing machine and a large farmhouse style ceramic sink, with a large window overlooking the garden.
SHOWER ROOM Recently renovated throughout there is a large walk in shower cubicle, feature tiles, wc, basin, mirror and heated towel rail.
GARDEN A large garden laid to patio and lawn with mature hedging and storage shed to the side of the building. Accessed via the patio doors in the living room or via a gate to the side. The apartment above has access via the path to their garden which is the second section of lawn past the hedge line.
HEATING UPVC windows and gas central heating throughout.
PARKING There is a driveway to the front of the property with off road parking for one car.
UTLITIES Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax. The electricity at this property is on a pay as you go meter.
NOTES Professionals preferred. No smokers. No pets. Due to the size of the apartment it is only suitable for a couple or single occupant. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor.
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.
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