1-bedroom flat · LE13 1XD
To rentListed 41 days · slow let
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About
A well presented and spacious one bedroom first floor apartment conveniently located in the heart of the historic town of Melton Mowbray.
The property benefits from original timber sash windows and gas-fired central heating throughout via a combi boiler.
The accommodation briefly comprises of an entrance hall, lounge, fitted kitchen, one double bedroom and a bathroom.
The property is located close to all local ameneties and is within walking distance to the train station which has links to Oakham, Peterborough, Stamford, Cambridge, Leicester and Birmingham.
Summary - ENTRANCE HALL with store cupboard and a radiator. LOUNGE built-in cupboard and a radiator and gas fired boiler.
KITCHEN with stainless steel sink unit, base units and eye height cupboards, laminate worktop, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for a washing machine and a radiator.
FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM with built-in cupboard and a radiator. BATHROOM with white suite comprising panelled bath, wash basin, w.c., airing cupboard, tiled splashbacks and a radiator.
Location - 12a is located on the south side of the Market Place close to the pedestrian crossing. The flat is above a hair salon and is accessed via the door to the right hand side.
Important Tenancy Information - The Property is UNFURNISHED to include carpets and some curtains only. INTERNET : ADSL available. Council Tax : Melton Borough Council : Band A.
Deposit : £634 Term : An assured periodic tenancy is offered. Services : Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. EPC : Band E.
Grade II listed VIEWINGS : Strictly by appointment with Shouler & Son only. Holding Deposit : Equivalent of one weeks rent inc VAT. Restrictions: No business use. Flood/Erosion Risk: None to report.
Planning Permissions : NA. Commericial shops below. Accessibility: Stairs to first floor. Construction: Brick under tile roof.
Relevant letting fees and tenant protection information As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.
Permitted payments Before the tenancy starts (payable to Shouler & Son Surveyors the Agent ) Holding Deposit: 1 weeks rent Deposit: A sum equivalent to 5 weeks rent During the tenancy (payable to the Agent) Payment of up to £50.00 if you want to change the tenancy agreement Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Lloyds Bank Base Interest Rate Payment of £50.00 for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices Payment of any unpaid rent or other reasonable costs associated with your early termination of the tenancy (two months rent if looking to vacate within the fixed term) 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 Member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent s website or by contacting the agent directly.
Deposits are held in an insured scheme via the tenancy deposit scheme. Disclaimer - TENANT FEES Upfront Applicant and Referencing Fees - Nil.
Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 before the tenancy starts the following are payable: - Deposit: 5 weeks rent (for annual rents up to £50,000).
Initial monthly rent During the tenancy the tenant(s) are responsible for the rent, all utilities, telephone and internet connections and their relevant subscriptions, television licence and Council Tax.
Under the new legislation, permitted payments will also include, but are not limited to, damage as outlined in the Tenancy Agreement, reasonable costs incurred due to loss of keys and security devices, reasonable costs incurred by breach of tenancy by the tenant(s), reasonable costs incurred by the landlord due to early termination of the tenancy as determined by the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
Property Redress REDRESS: Shouler & Son are a member of UK ALA (The UK Association of Letting Agents) which includes an independent redress scheme and client money protection.
For more information about UK ALA please see the following link: Client Money Protection We have client money protection. The name of our scheme is: UKALA (UK Association of Letting Agents).
We produce property particulars in good faith and believe them to be correct. We generally rely on what we are told without obtaining proof.
You should verify for yourself such information before entering into a contract to take this property.
Neither Shouler & Son nor their clients guarantee accuracy of the particulars, and they are not intended to form any part of a contract.
No person in the employment of Shouler & Son has authority to give any representation or warranty in respect of this property.
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