A self contained double room with its own garden, kitchen and en suite
Room 1 is on the ground floor of a newly refitted six bedroom house for working professionals in Orchard Park, Cambridge. It has patio doors to a private garden, its own kitchen and a large en suite, and you can use the shared living and dining space too.
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The house
The home
Six bedroom house over three floors, fully refitted
Large open plan kitchen, living and dining area with a new fitted kitchen, and a lounge with a large TV
Strong hot water pressure in every room, from fully upgraded plumbing
Smart TV and individual heating controls with a boost function in every room
Large landscaped front garden and off street parking
No smoking and no pets. Not suitable for couples or undergraduate students
Bills
What's included
Gas and electricity
Included
Water
Included
Council tax
Included
WiFi
Included
All bills
Included in the rent
Location
Getting around
Orchard Park sits between the Science Park and the A14.
Science Park
Orchard Park is about a mile from Cambridge Science Park, a short cycle or walk.
Busway
The Guided Busway runs through Orchard Park into the city centre. Cambridge North station is nearby.
A14
The A14 is on the doorstep, and there is off street parking at the house.
Five steps
How it works
01
Reserve your room
Pay that room's holding deposit
02
Apply
A short form, sent by email
03
Referencing
Right to Rent, income, landlord
04
Sign online
Nothing to print or post
05
Move in
Keys on your start date
Costs
What it costs
Room
Rent a month
Holding deposit
Security deposit
Left to pay before you move in
Room 1
£1,350
£311
£1,350
£2,389
Left to pay is your first month's rent plus the security deposit, less the holding deposit you have already paid. With Reposit instead of a cash deposit, you pay your first month's rent plus a one off fee of one week's rent, less the holding deposit.
Referencing
Have ready
Passport or Right to Rent share code
Employment contract or three payslips
A previous landlord's details
Guarantor details if needed
Cash free deposit
You do not need to pay a cash deposit
We partner with Reposit, so you can move in without finding a large cash deposit. You pay Reposit a one off fee of one week's rent instead of a deposit of one month's rent, so there is far less to find before you move in. Reposit is optional, and it is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A normal cash deposit is always available if you prefer it.
Cash deposit, the traditional way
One month's rent
Paid before you move in, on top of the first month's rent
Protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Returned at the end of the tenancy, less anything owed
Reposit, the cash free option
One week's rent
A one off fee of one week's rent, paid to Reposit
The fee is not refundable
You are still responsible for any damage or unpaid rent at the end of the tenancy
Not sure which suits you. Ask and we will talk you through both.
The holding deposit is refunded in full if we decide not to go ahead, and may be kept if the applicant gives false or misleading information, fails a Right to Rent check, or withdraws.
FAQ
Questions people usually ask
What is included in the rent?
Gas, electricity, water, council tax and WiFi, so there is one payment a month. Your room is fully furnished, so there is nothing to buy before you move in.
What does Room 1 include?
Room 1 is on the ground floor and self contained, with patio doors to its own private garden, a private kitchen with a full size oven, fridge freezer and prep area, and a large en suite with a large shower. It comes furnished with a new double bed, wardrobe, desk and smart TV.
Does Room 1 have its own kitchen?
Yes. Room 1 has its own kitchen with a full size oven, fridge freezer and prep area, so you can cook without leaving your room. You can also use the shared kitchen, living and dining area on the ground floor.
What do I pay, and when?
One week's rent today to reserve the room, which is the holding deposit shown on that room's card. Before you move in you pay your first month's rent, and either a security deposit of one month's rent or a one off Reposit fee of one week's rent. The holding deposit comes off what you owe. The table above shows the figures for each room.
Do I have to pay a cash deposit?
No. We partner with Reposit, so you can pay a one off fee of one week's rent instead. Reposit is optional and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. If you would rather pay a cash deposit, it is protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
What happens to my holding deposit?
It holds the room while we run your application, and it comes off what you owe before you move in. You get it back in full if we decide not to go ahead. We may keep it if you give false or misleading information, fail a Right to Rent check, or pull out.
What checks do you run?
Photo ID and a Right to Rent check, proof of employment and income, and a reference from your current or previous landlord. Having those ready speeds things up.
What if I am not in full time employment?
That is often fine. We look at whether the rent is comfortably affordable and who stands behind it. If you are self employed or on a contract, we can work from your accounts, an SA302 or recent bank statements. If you are between roles or about to start a new job, a UK based guarantor usually solves it. Tell us your situation before you pay anything and we will give you a straight answer on whether it works.
Do you accept postgraduates, PhD researchers and postdocs?
Yes. Funded postgraduates, PhD researchers and postdocs are welcome, and several of our tenants work at the university or on the Science Park. We will ask for your funding or stipend letter, or your contract if you are employed as a researcher, and a guarantor if your own income does not cover the rent on its own. Undergraduate student lets are the one thing we do not take.
How long is the tenancy?
Tenancies are periodic, so there is no fixed term to sign up to. You can end it by giving two months' notice at any point after you move in.
How good is the internet for working from home?
Fast WiFi covers the whole house and is included in the rent, and Room 1 has a desk.
Something breaks. Who do I contact?
Promoveo Property Management looks after the house directly, so you deal with us rather than a call centre. Message us on WhatsApp or email and we will sort it.
Something not covered. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will answer the same day.
Managed by Promoveo Property Management
We own and manage the house ourselves, so repairs and questions come straight to us. No agency in the middle, and no agency fees to you.
Renting with confidence
Registered with the Property Redress Scheme, the government approved redress scheme for letting agents and property managers
Cash deposits protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Reposit is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority