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Melvin Way, Histon
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45.00 sq m
Rent: £ 1,150.00 pcm
Deposit: £ 1,325.00
Available: 02/03/2025
Arrange a viewing Or call 01954 781963
More infoProperty summary
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
- Reception rooms 1
- Kitchens 1
- Property type Mid Terraced House
- Property age 1980s to 1990s
- Student No
- Furnished Unfurnished
- Parking Off Road Parking
- Heating Gas Central Heating
- Council Tax Band B
- EPC C
Energy Efficiency Rating

Property description
A well presented unfurnished one bedroom house with the added bonus of a home office and own rear garden in the popular village of Histon. Please note this property is **FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY ONLY**
LOUNGE A modern and bright lounge, laid to vinyl flooring, large under stairs storage cupboard, large window overlooking the rear of the property. Stairs to first floor. Door to kitchen.
KITCHEN A modern country style kitchen with cream wall and floor units, cream tile splashback areas, free standing electric oven/hob, window overlooking the private rear garden, laid to vinyl flooring.
STAIRS Stairs leading to landing area with large storage cupboard
BATHROOM A modern fully tiled bathroom comprising white bath with shower over, white WC and white hand basin, wall mounted mirror.
BEDROOM ONE Double bedroom, laid to carpet, double window overlooking the rear of the property.
HOME OFFICE Laid to carpet, window overlooking the rear of the property.
GARDEN Private rear garden area accessed via side gate, mainly laid to lawn.
PARKING Off street parking for one vehicle in car park area to the side of the property
NOTES Single Occupancy Professional Only. No smokers. The Landlord will consider a 6 or 12 month initial fixed term tenancy.
Tenant responsible for all utility bills and outgoings
Mains Gas supply. Mains electricity supply. Main water and sewerage.
There is a broadband connection to this property - speed strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom.
There is mobile phone signal coverage to this property - signal strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION Histon is a village immediately North of Cambridge having a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a library, community centre, and sports facilities.
Histon and Impington Recreation Ground is a popular spot for outdoor activities, with a playground, football pitches, and tennis courts. The village is also home to the Histon and Impington Village Society, which organises a range of events and activities throughout the year, including an annual village show.
Just 1.6 miles away is Histon & Impington Busway which provides an excellent link to Cambridge. Transporting by car is also incredibly convenient, with easy access to major roadways. The A14, a key motorway linking to larger motorways such as the M11 (3 miles), facilitating smooth travel to and from the town. Nearby open spaces such as Long Meadow (0.2 miles), Girton Wood (0.6 miles), Croft Close Nature Reserve (1.0 mile) provide excellent spots for outdoor activities and leisurely strolls.
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).