204 Queen Ediths way is one of the 'landmark' properties on the road with its distinctive 'turret' to the front elevation with original Cambridge Heron Heron artwork. The property benefits from open views over the recreation ground to the front and has been substantially extended to the rear and now provides spacious and highly versatile accommodation including a large garden room and a spacious and highly versatile annexe area- fully adapted for wheelchair access and suitable for independent living (as a separate annexe for a teenager/dependant relative) alongside it's inherent flexible value as additional accommodation to the main residence. There is a bathroom and 4 bedrooms to the first floor including the turret bedroom with its mezzanine /reading nook.
The rear garden is another particular feature of the property with a paved patio area adjacent to the rear of the house leading onto a lawned area, covered seating area and onto the final part of the garden with mature shrub borders, sheds and chicken run The whole offering a good degree of privacy and extending to approximately 125ft.
Queen Ediths Way is located off Hills Road about 2.5 miles south of the city centre in one of the most favoured residential areas of Cambridge. It is particularly well placed for access to the Addenbrookes Hospital complex and to well regarded junior and senior schools including Hills Road and Long Road Sixth Form Colleges, Queen Edith Primary School, Netherhall School and the Perse School. The railway station, the city centre and the area's principle road routes are readily accessible. Bus stop within close proximity with direct access to Addenbrookes hospital and the City Centre.
In detail the accommodation comprises;
Upvc part glazed door and window to
RECEPTIONHALL with built in cupboard, radiator, window to sitting room, part glazed door to inner hallway (see later) and door to
OFFICE/MUSICROOM13' 8" x 7' 6" (4.17m x 2.29m) Formerly the garage and could be returned to that use if so desired with some modifications. Recessed shelving to part of one wall, further shelved recess, radiator, ceiling mounted spotlight units, laminate wood flooring.
INNERHALLWAY with stairs to first floor, radiator, door to sitting room, door to kitchen (see later) and door to
CLOAKROOM with window to front, under stair recess, wc, lighting, small stainless steel sink with coloured glass worktop to sides and tiled splashbacks with coloured tile detailing, lighting, ceramic tiled flooring.
SITTINGROOM14' 11" x 12' 5" (4.55m x 3.78m) with glazed double doors and side panel to garden room, picture rail, radiator, high draw raised open fireplace with built in fire guard and slate hearth, fitted shelving to walls, pendant light on dimmer switch.
GARDENROOM19' 9" x 14' 8" (6.02m x 4.47m) with double glazed patio doors and windows to rear garden, feature 'porthole' window, high level windows to side, vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling timber and three velux windows, two radiators, recessed ceiling spotlights, ceramic tiled flooring, coved archway to semi open plan
CRAFTROOM7' 7" x 7' 1" (2.31m x 2.16m) 8' 0 into recess Storage box units to remain. Shelving to walls, ceramic tiled flooring.
KITCHEN/DININGROOM21' 2" x 12' 9" (6.45m x 3.89m) narrowing to 9'7 with window to front, window to side, excellent range of fitted wall and base units with roll top work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, built in Zanussi four ring gas hob (new January 2022) with extractor hood over and adjacent eye level double oven to side, space and plumbing for dishwasher, radiator, space for fridge/freezer, wall mounted Ideal gas central heating boiler, worktop/bench to one wall to breakfast area, ceramic one and a quarter bowl sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, recessed ceiling spotlights, radiator, ceramic tiled flooring, door to
UTILITYAREA4' 1" x 8' 8" (1.24m x 2.64m) to rear of cupboard with window to side, extractor fan, worktop with space for washing machine and clothes dryer, double doors to built in utility cupboard, ceramic tiled flooring, wall mounted Ideal Esprit EL02 gas combination boiler new 2021 (heats the annexe area), coved archway to
SPACIOUSREARHALLWAY with glazed door to side (wheelchair accessible), part vaulted ceiling with ceiling timber and electric velux windows, radiator, deep built in cupboard with radiator, wall lights, ceramic tiled flooring, door to family/dining room/annexe living room and door to
WETROOM9' 5" x 6' 4" (2.87m x 1.93m) with velux window to side, fully tiled shower area with curved shower rail and chrome shower unit, wc, wash handbasin with tiled splashbacks, extractor fan, further wash handbasin with tiled splashbacks, mirror, shaver point and strip light over, wall cabinet, chrome heated towel rail.
DININGROOM/ANNEXELIVINGROOM18' 6" x 13' 2" (5.64m x 4.01m) a lovely room with window to side, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and two electric velux windows, part glazed patio doors and windows to rear garden patio area, two radiators, wall uplighters, good range of fitted wall and base units to one corner with Neff double oven, Neff gas hob with extractor hood over, stainless steel sink unit and drainer, space for under counter fridge and additional space, roll top work surface with tiled splashbacks.
BEDROOM5/OFFICE13' 2" x 12' 2" (4.01m x 3.71m) with feature corner window with views to garden, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber with track spotlights, built in bedroom furniture to one wall.
FIRSTFLOOR
LANDING with full length window to half landing, picture rail, loft access hatch, built in shelving, radiator, doors to
BEDROOM114' 11" x 10' 2" (4.55m x 3.1m) to chimney breast with window to rear, picture rail, two clothes storage recesses to side of chimney breast, radiator, built in shelving with reading lights to one wall, ceiling mounted spotlight unit on dimmer control, two wall uplighters.
BEDROOM212' 8" max x 9' 9" (3.86m x 2.97m) with window to front, radiator, picture rail, built in bookcases to one wall.
BEDROOM311' 7" x 7' 11" (3.53m x 2.41m) with window to rear, picture rail, built in wardrobe unit with hanging rail and shelving to one wall, fitted bookshelves, laminate wood flooring.
BEDROOM4(THETURRET)8' 1" x 6' 1" (2.46m x 1.85m) with windows to side and front, built in bookshelves, open tread staircase to mezzanine/reading nook area with velux window to rear, laminate wood flooring.
OUTSIDE The large south east facing rear garden is another particular feature of the property and comprising a brick pavier patio area adjacent to the rear of the house with raised pond and water feature. Meandering path running the length of the garden with lawn area. Paved covered seating area with vine, lighting and power, well stocked mature borders. Three timber sheds, chicken run, brick workshop attached to the end of the annexe with water tap and outside power point.
Fees applying to all new tenancies from 1st June 2019
We may charge a tenant any or all of the following when required:
the rent;
a security deposit with a maximum of 5 weeks rent, or 6 weeks on a property with rent over £50,000 per year;
a holding deposit of no more than one weeks’ rent;
default fee for late payment of rent (after 14 days);
reasonable charges for lost keys or security fobs;
payments associated with contract variation, at £50 or reasonable costs incurred if higher, when requested by the tenant;
payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant; and
payments in respect of bills - utilities, communication services, TV licence, council tax and green deal or other energy efficiency charges.
Fees applying to all pre-existing tenancies entered before 1st June 2019
We shall continue to apply the charges within the existing tenancy agreement until 31st May 2020.
Pocock & Shaw Newmarket Office - Fees charged to tenants
Single person - £200.00 plus a £100 Holding Payment
Company - £270.00 plus a £100 Holding Payment
Couple or 2 sharers - £270.00 plus a £100 Holding Payment
3 Sharers - £340.00 plus a £100 Holding Payment
Guarantor - £70.00 (charged in addition to the above fees)
Tenancy Renewal Fee: £80.00
New Agreement Fee: £80.00
Change of Tenant Fee: In shared households where 1 or more tenants wish to leave the property mid-tenancy and therefore find a replacement, the following charges will be made (subject to landlord approval and references Pocock & Shaw's administration fee £200 to reference new applicant and to supply a new tenancy agreement.
UK Debit & Credit Card payments are accepted for application fee payments. They are also accepted for rent and deposit payments subject to an additional 50pence charge for debit cards and a 2.5% fee for credit cards.
After payment of fees, holding payment and return of application forms the property will be removed from the market and referencing will commence. Should you decide not to proceed with the tenancy for any reason, these fees and holding payment will not be refunded. If the landlord decides not to let the property for any reason other than non-receipt of satisfactory references all fees and holding payment paid by the tenant will be refunded. The holding payment on commencement of the tenancy will be set towards the main property deposit. Contracts are either for 6 or 12 months in duration, some landlords will only accept a 12 month tenancy. Please check first before viewing.
All applications and negotiations are subject to contract, successful referencing and landlord approval.
Waterwitch House Properties:
All applications for Waterwitch House are subject to a 12 Month tenancy agreement. There is also a £120 inc VAT renewal fee, payable for a new 12 month term.
Fees applying to all new tenancies from 1st June 2019
We may charge a tenant any or all of the following when required:
the rent;
a security deposit with a maximum of 5 weeks rent, or 6 weeks on a property with rent over £50,000 per year;
a holding deposit of no more than one weeks’ rent;
default fee for late payment of rent (after 14 days);
reasonable charges for lost keys or security fobs;
payments associated with contract variation, at £50 or reasonable costs incurred if higher, when requested by the tenant;
payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant; and
payments in respect of bills - utilities, communication services, TV licence, council tax and green deal or other energy efficiency charges.
Fees applying to all pre-existing tenancies entered before 1st June 2019
We shall continue to apply the charges within the existing tenancy agreement until 31st May 2020.
Pocock & Shaw Ely Office - Fees charged to tenants
After viewing the property each applicant must complete an Application Form. This applies to each individual over the age of 18 who will be registered as a Tenant/Joint Tenant on the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement or Company Let Agreement.
Completing the Application Form does not necessarily guarantee that the Applicant will get the Tenancy. Please complete the application form and return it to the office together with the following fees (please note the total referencing and legal fees are non-refundable):
Referencing & Legal Fee(s) for Assured Shorthold Tenancies:
For one applicant is £200.00 inclusive of VAT
Each applicant thereafter £70.00 inclusive of VAT
Each guarantor will be charged at £70.00 inc VAT
Referencing and Legal Fee for a Company Let is £300.00 inc VAT
Deposits:
For an Unfurnished Property the Deposit is equivalent to one and a half months rent.
For a Furnished Property the Deposit is equivalent to two months’ rent.
After satisfactory references have taken place, we will ask for a non-refundable partial payment of the deposit equivalent to half a month’s rent. Also note that an additional Deposit may be requested if a pet is allowed on the premises subject to the Landlord’s agreement.
Tenancy Agreement Renewals:
When a tenant moves out of a shared property and a renewal tenancy agreement is drawn up, the new tenant is to be referenced at a cost of £70.00 plus a fee of £75.00
Tenancy Agreement Extensions:
No fee is payable for either a fixed or periodic extension, unless a new agreement needs to be prepared. If this is the case the fee payable is £80.00 inclusive of VAT.
End of Tenancy Fees:
The Tenant will be charged a check out fee which will be deducted from the Deposit. A scale of charges is available, please request a copy.
Fees applying to all new tenancies from 1st June 2019
We may charge a tenant any or all of the following when required:
the rent;
a security deposit with a maximum of 5 weeks rent, or 6 weeks on a property with rent over £50,000 per year;
a holding deposit of no more than one weeks’ rent;
default fee for late payment of rent (after 14 days);
reasonable charges for lost keys or security fobs;
payments associated with contract variation, at £50 or reasonable costs incurred if higher, when requested by the tenant;
payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant; and
payments in respect of bills - utilities, communication services, TV licence, council tax and green deal or other energy efficiency charges.
Fees applying to all pre-existing tenancies entered before 1st June 2019
We shall continue to apply the charges within the existing tenancy agreement until 31st May 2020.
Pocock & Shaw Cambridge Office - Fees charged to tenants
After viewing the property each applicant must complete an Application Form. This applies to each individual over the age of 18 who will be registered as a Tenant/Joint Tenant on the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement or Company Let Agreement.
All charges shown include VAT at the prevailing rate unless otherwise stated.
Application Fees for a new tenancy:
A £100 holding deposit is payable along with the following application fee:
Single Person - £200 .
Couple or 2 sharers - £270.
Each addition adult applicant thereafter - £70.
Each guarantor will be charged £70.
Company let - £270 using our contract. If your company requires a different form of contact there may be an addition charge.
After payment of fees, holding payment and return of application forms the property will be removed from the market and referencing will commence. Should you decide not to proceed with the tenancy for any reason, these fees and holding payment will not be refunded. If the landlord decides not to let the property for any reason other than non-receipt of satisfactory references all fees and holding payment paid by the tenant will be refunded. The holding payment on commencement of the tenancy will be set towards the main property deposit (see below). All applications and negotiations are subject to contract, successful referencing and landlord approval.
Deposit held during the tenancy:
The deposit is equivalent to one and a half months rent.
Change of Tenant Fee:
In shared households where one or more tenants wish to leave the property mid-tenancy and therefore find a replacement, the following charges will be made (subject to landlord approval and references): £200 to reference new applicant and to supply a new tenancy agreement.