1-bedroom flat · BB3 1QJ
Listing removedListed 107 days · slow let
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About
A quirky one bedroom large first floor flat, split over two levels with a roof terrace ideally located on Blackburn Road, close to local shops amenities and bus routes A well presented, quirky one bedroom flat with lots of features and character.
The flat is larger than average and benefits from a roof terrace, it is split over two floors and comprises of an entrance vestibule, open plan large lounge/ kitchen, shower room, roof terrace, upstairs there is a large bedroom with furniture included if needed, built in wardrobe space and en suite bathroom.
Location From darwen town centre, follow the a666 round onto duckworth street then onto blackburn road, the flat is located on the left hand side above the 'tattoo shop' with a side entrance accommodation entrance hallway (shared with flat next door) open plan lounge/kitchen Fitted wall and floor units including drawers, sink unit, free standing cooker and hob, washing machine, tiled splash-backs, space for a fridge and freezer, living room area with laminate flooring shower room shower cubicle, wc and sink unit 1st floor bedroom large bedroom, fitted wardrobes upstairs bathroom bath with shower over, wc and sink roof terrace/balcony please note All properties are offered on a rolling periodic monthly contract.
We require 1 month's rent as deposit and 1 month's rent in advance. On application we will require one weeks holding fee, the landlord has 15 days to make a decision.
If the tenancy does go ahead, the holding fee will be refunded or deducted from the first months rent.
If the tenancy does not go ahead then the holding fee will be refunded within 7 days of the deadline being reached or the landlord backing out.
A repayment will not be made if the tenant backs out of the tenancy agreement themselves, fails right to rent checks, has provided false or misleading information, or where the landlord tries their best to get the information needed but the tenant fails to provide it within the 15 days.
We will require proof of id and address for all applicants over the age of 18 that will occupying the property.
Value & comps
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