OVERVIEW Positioned in a quiet corner of this popular development and within walking distance of the town centre, this is a modern two bedroom mews style house. With modern fittings throughout, the well balanced accommodation is over two floors. A good sized hallway, contemporary kitchen diner and a lounge diner with door leading to a small patio at the rear. Both bedrooms are doubles and there is a recently updated shower room. Externally there is an allocated parking space and shared visitors spaces, along with small outside areas to the front and rear. Residents also enjoy a maintained central green and flowerbeds. Gas centrally heated and double glazed. Sorry No Smokers and No Pets
ACCOMMODATION From the front parking area, a glazed front door leads into:
HALLWAY A good sized hall with stairs leading to the first floor and wood effect flooring. Ceiling light and a radiator.
LOUNGE/DINER 16' 4" x 11' 10" (4.97m x 3.60m) UPVC double glazed patio doors lead to the rear and there is a UPVC double glazed window - both overlooking the communal green. Ceiling light, radiator and both television and telephone points. Good sized cupboard under the stairs with a light.
KITCHEN/DINER 10' 8" x 8' 4" (3.26m x 2.53m) A double glazed window faces the front aspect. Fitted with pale grey gloss base and wall units with wood effect worktops and upstands. Electric cooker with induction hob and hood over, dishwasher and a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with drainer. Downlights to the ceiling, a radiator and continuing wood style flooring. Space for a fridge freezer and dining table.
LANDING Access to the loft and a ceiling light.
BEDROOM 14' 2" x 10' 0" (4.31m x 3.05m) excluding wardrobes Overlooking the central green towards Windermere Road, the larger of the two double bedrooms has a built in double wardrobe, ceiling light and radiator. UPVC double glazed window.
BEDROOM 9' 9" x 10' 11" (2.98m x 3.32m) A double glazed window faces the front aspect. A good sized second bedroom with a radiator and ceiling light.
SHOWER ROOM 5' 9" x 7' 6" (1.76m x 2.28m) Updated in recent years, the shower room is fitted with a stylish three piece suite comprising walk in larger walk in shower cubicle, a vanity wash hand basin and WC. Illuminated mirror over the basin, alcove lighting and downlights to the ceiling. Heated chrome towel rail, an extractor and built in cupboard over the stairs with plumbing for a washing machine and housing the Worcester boiler.
EXTERNAL At the front of the property is a small patio with bench. The allocated parking space is close by and there are a number of shared visitor spaces. At the rear is a further patio overlooking the well maintained communal gardens. Bike Store.
GENERAL INFORMATION Mains Services: Water, Gas, Electric and Drainage
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Grading: TBC
Applying for a tenancy
Should you wish to apply for a tenancy, you should contact our Lettings Team for an application pack.
We recommend that all applicants read the Government's 'How to Rent' Guide - available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent
Holding Deposit
In order to secure a property whilst the application procedure is completed, a Holding Deposit equal to 1 week's rent will be payable. This is calculated by monthly rent x 12 ÷ 52 and is payable to Milne Moser Property Limited.
Once the Holding Deposit is paid, the landlord and the tenant are expected to enter into the tenancy agreement within 15 calendar days. This date is called the Deadline for Agreement. The landlord and the tenant can agree to extend this date.
If an applicant fails referencing, the Holding Deposit will be paid to the applicant within 7 calendar days, save where:
1. If the applicant fails a Right to Rent check regardless of when the Holding Deposit was accepted;
2. If the applicant provides false or misleading information to Milne Moser Property Limited, or the landlord, which the landlord is reasonably entitled to consider in deciding whether to grant the tenancy because this materially affects their suitability to rent the property;
3. If the applicant notifies Milne Moser Property Limited or the landlord before the Deadline for Agreement that they have decided not to enter into the tenancy agreement;
4. If the tenant fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement;
5. If the tenant seeks to change the tenancy agreement after it has been signed, and the landlord refuses to make that change.
in which case, the Holding Deposit will be forfeit, and retained by Milne Moser Property Limited, on behalf of the landlord. A written explanation of why the Holding Deposit has been retained will be provided to the applicant within 7 calendar days of the decision being made.
Security Deposit
A Security Deposit equal to 5 weeks' rent will be payable to Milne Moser Property Limited, if the applicant successfully completes the referencing process.
Any money held by Milne Moser Property Limited as a Holding Deposit will be used towards payment of the Security Deposit.
The Security Deposit will be registered with the Deposit Protection Scheme within 30 days of the tenancy being signed and will be repaid to the Tenant at the end of the tenancy, subject to the property being left in a satisfactory condition/deduction of any contractual expenses.
Rent
Rent will be payable on the first day of the tenancy agreement and will be payable monthly, thereafter.
Properties are let on a fixed term Assured Shortly Tenancy, for a minimum term of 6 months. It is not possible to terminate the tenancy within this period and the tenant will be responsible for payment of the rent for the whole of the fixed term.
The tenant will also be responsible for all utility charges during the full term of the tenancy, including gas, electricity, oil, water and drainage, telephone and Council Tax. Charges for any other services connected to the property will also be payable by the tenant.
Insurance
The landlord will be responsible for insuring the building. The tenant will be responsible for insuring their own possessions for the full term of the tenancy.
Permitted Payments
In some circumstances, a Permitted Payment may be payable to Milne Moser Property Limited. These include:
- If the tenant requests a change to the tenancy agreement and the landlord agrees e.g. the keeping of a pet mid-tenancy/change of sharer - £50 (inc. VAT);
- If rent is more than 14 days late, interest will be charged at 3% over the base rate of the Bank of England;
- Default fees for lost keys or other security devices (including locks). Where locks need to be replaced and locksmiths need to be called, tenants will be charged for replacement locks, locksmiths' fees and keys where necessary.
- In exceptional circumstances (such as an emergency) Milne Moser Property Limited may charge £15 per hour for time in dealing with the problem.
- Surrender of the tenancy mid-term - payment will cover the landlord's expenses in reletting the property, all rent outstanding until a new tenant is found (up to the maximum payable under the tenancy agreement)
How is interest calculated on rent arrears?
Interest will be charged on the total amount outstanding, on a daily basis.
For example:
£500 in arrears are outstanding for 30 days.
The current Bank of England base rate is 0.75%.
Interest rate applied: 3% + 0.755% = 3.75%
£500 x 0.0375 = £18.75
£18.75 ÷ 365 = £0.051
5.1p x 30 days outstanding = £1.54
