An opportunity to purchase a light and airy first floor one bedroom retirement apartment, being offered in good condition throughout with pleasant southerly aspect over communal grounds. The property forms part of this popular and convenient small development within a short walk of Woodside Gardens and easy access to the High Street and Town Centre.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
(All measurements are approximate)
Stairs to first floor with Communal Hallway and glazed door to
Reception Hall
Electric heater and trap to roof space.
Sitting Room 12'1 x 10'4
An attractive light and airy room with Juliet balcony and a southerly aspect, electric heater, television point, telephone point, double doors to
Kitchen 10'4 x 5'10
Comprising floor standing and wall mounted cupboards and drawers with four ring electric hob, single oven, sink unit, integrated fridge, tiled surround to work surfaces and velux windows, tiled floor.
Bedroom 10' x 9'8
Television point and double wardrobe cupboards, southerly aspect.
Bathroom 5'10 x 5'9
Suite comprising bath with shower attachment, wc, wash basin, part tiled walls, tiled floor.
Outside
Attractive gardens and grounds, informal parking, residents lounge and guest room.
Council Tax - C
EPC Rating - D
Lease Terms 99 Years from 1989
Management Charge - Approximately £250 per month
This includes residents house manager, buildings insurance, window cleaning and upkeep of all communal areas.
Ground Rent - £37.50 per half year
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)
