An opportunity to purchase a first floor studio apartment within this sought after and quiet retirement development. The apartment is within the original house and offers high ceilings and spacious bed/living room and offered in good decorative order throughout. The apartment is located close to Woodside Gardens and within walking distance of Marks and Spencers Foodhall and the High Street.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
(All measurements are approximate)
Communal Entrance Door
Intercom to the apartment, stairs and lift to first floor
Entrance Door
Hall
Electric heater, access to roof space.
Living Room 15'11 x 15'11
Wood laminate flooring, fireplace with electric fire, two electric heaters, two wardrobe cupboards and cupboard housing pull down double bed.
Kitchen 7'3 x 6'11
Floor standing and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, single bowl single drainer sink, electric hob with oven below and extractor over, space for refrigerator, tiling to work surfaces, towel rail.
Bathroom
Bath with shower attachment, wc, wash basin, towel rail and tiled walls.
Communal Facilities
The block has a small residents lounge and laundry room as well as a guest bedroom.
The property is surrounded by well maintained communal grounds and there is ample parking.
Council Tax – B
EPC Rating - D
Age Restriction – 55 Years and over
Lease – 63 Years Remaining
Maintenance - £3,120 per annum
Ground Rent - £75.00 per annum
Before the tenancy starts (payable to Hayward Fox Lymington (the Agent))
Holding Deposit: One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Deposit: 5 weeks rent
During the tenancy (payable to the Agent)
Unpaid Rent: Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Keys or other security device: Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £ 15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request): £ 50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request): £ 50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination (Tenant’s Request): Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early; they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable
Utilities: gas, electricity, water
Communications: telephone and broadband Installation of cable/satellite
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
Television licence
Council Tax
Other permitted payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.
Tenant protection
Hayward Fox is a member of ARLA Propertymark CMP, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman Scheme ( which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent’s website or by contacting the agent directly.
Rental payments
Rents are payable in advance by standing order with all payments being made 72 hours prior to your rent due date to allow for clearance.
Landlord Fees
Tenant Find: 60% of first months rent, minimum £ 594 (inc VAT)
