1 room flat of 23 m² in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A very well presented modern retirement apartment on the top floor of this successful, purpose built development designed specifically for residents over the age of 60. The apartment's accommodation includes a spacious living room with glazed double doors and Juliette balcony overlooking Wolstanton Marsh. Further double doors lead through to the fitted kitchen. A double bedroom with large, walk-in wardrobe is serviced by a well appointed shower room. All residents also have use of some fantastic communal facilities including the homeowners lounge which provides a great space to socialize with friends and family. There is a dedicated house manager on site during the day to handle any issues that may arise. Guests of residents who are visiting from afar can book into the Guest Suite (usually £25 per night). There is a service charge to the landlord covers the following: - Cleaning of communal windows - Water rates for communal areas and apartments - Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas - 24 hour emergency call systems - Upkeep of gardens and grounds - Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas - Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas - Buildings Insurance The service charge does not cover external costs such as your council tax, electricity or TV but does include the cost of the house manager, water rates, 24 hr emergency call system. This is also paid by the landlord. Parking is available on site with a residents permit based on a first come, first served basis. An online pre-application process is carried out on all applicants expressing an interest in the property prior to viewing. There is no charge for this. It is carried out to provide information to the Landlord of potential tenants. Details of applicants will be provided to a referencing company called Canopy. Following a review of the pre-applications, suitable applicants will be invited to view the property. For the successful applicant a holding deposit will be required which is the equivalent to one weeks rent (£207). This will be deducted from the first month’s rental payment. If the application is unsuccessful due to the potential tenant providing inaccurate information for example, not declaring adverse credit history, Follwells are within their right to withhold the holding deposit to cover any costs incurred for the referencing. Please note all tenants over the age of 18 are required to be referenced. A security deposit is payable prior to the tenancy commencing, equivalent to five weeks rent (£1,038). This will be held with the tenancy deposit scheme. Tenure Leasehold - 999 years from Ground Rent £425 per annum. (review ) EPC Rating 'b' Council Tax Band 'c'