Flat to rent in Bicton Avenue, Worcester WR5

A one bedroom apartment located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Worcester, St Peters. The property offers; two parking spaces, private entrance and private balcony area. Front door opening into entrance hall, kitchen/diner/living area, bedroom and bathroom. Gas central heating and part UPVC double glazing. Single Occupancy required. Available May 2024. EPC - C.

Entrance
Private front door leading to flight of stairs & balcony. Apartment front door leading to;

entrance hall
Wall mounted radiator. Ceiling light point. Door to lounge/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

Lounge/kitchen - 2.62m (8'7") x 5.26m (17'3")
Wooden double glazed windows to front and UPVC windows to rear aspects. Range of eye level and base kitchen storage units. Stainless steel one bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over. Built in oven, hob & extractor. Under unit fridge with freezer storage and washing machine supplied. Part tiled walls. Telephone point & Television point. Ceiling light point. Laminate flooring throughout, Wall mounted radiator. Freshly painted throughout.

Bedroom - 2.77m (9'1") x 3.48m (11'5")
UPVC window to front aspect. Laminate flooring. Built-in wardrobe. Wall mounted radiator. Ceiling light point. Access to loft space.

Bathroom
Panelled bath with fitted shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over. Low level W/C. Part tiled walls. Ceiling light point. Wall mounted radiators.

Outside
There is a large communal block paved courtyard to front and rear of the property.

The property benefits from a large outside storage cupboard.

Insurance
We advise that all tenants take out contents insurance. Our Client Money protection scheme is covered under Propertymark.

Holding fee
A holding deposit will be required to reserve the property. This will be equal to One weeks rent and will go towards the total figure due on the date of occupancy. The holding deposit is taken and will be retained if the tenant provides false or misleading information, fails a Right to Rent Check, Withdraws from the property for no legitimate reason or fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement and the landlord or agent takes all reasonable steps to do so. If a holding deposit is taken and a tenancy has not been signed into with 15 days, we would require written consent from the tenant to extend this period. The holding deposit is refundable if the landlord withdraws from the tenancy for a non-legitimate reason.

Lease
The property is available on an initial 6/12 month Assured Shorthold Tenancy with the possibility of renewing at the end of this period. The tenant will be responsible for the interior up keep of the premises. No Smokers or pets. The rent is to be paid monthly (in advance) on the first of every month by standing order. We will not be acting as managing agents for this property.

Letting procedure
If the property is suitable a prospective tenant will be asked to complete a simple Referencing form and Right to Rent check. We require photo id for all adults living at the property (e.g. Passport or Driving licence with paper counterpart). The application form(s) will be passed to an insurance investigating company who will provide credit checks and a report (usually within a few days). The property will be held pending the outcome of an application. If the results of these checks are satisfactory then the tenancy can proceed. This property is available for an initial 6/12 month term thereafter a tenancy renewal term can be discussed. The landlord will require a returnable deposit equivalent to 5 weeks rent. No interest will accrue on the deposit, which will be registered with The Dispute Service () in line with the new tenancy deposit scheme.

Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage were laid on and connected at the time of our inspection. We have not carried out any tests on the services and cannot therefore confirm that these are free from defects or in working order. Council Tax Band: A

permitted payments
Early termination of your tenancy should you need to terminate your tenancy prior to the date in the agreement, we would need to seek permission from your landlord. We would normally need to find a new tenant to take over from the date you wish to vacate, but you will be responsible for the rent up to the date of the expiry of the agreement or until such time as new tenants sign a tenancy agreement, whichever is sooner.

We will charge 50% of one month's rent + VAT, representing the charge for early termination. Replacement of a lost key/security devices, where required are charged at £50 or higher if reasonably required to cover cost of replacement keys/locks/fobs.
Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax are the responsibility of the tenancy.

A default fee for late payment of rent is charged at 3% above the Bank of England base rate in interest on the late payment of rent from the date the payment is missed.
Amendments in tenancy contract/change in sharer (Tenants request) £50 Inc. VAT per change or any reasonable costs incurred if higher - to cover the costs associated with preparing and executing the paperwork required.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Agents, Viewings available from 9.00 to 5.00 Monday to Friday and 9.00 to 3.30 on Saturdays.

Redress
pl&J are members of The Property Ombudsman scheme.

Directions
From our Worcester office head down College Street to Sidbury before turning right on to the Bath Road. Stay on the Bath Road until you approach the Timberdine Pub, turn left at this roundabout on to St Peters Drive. At the Tesco roundabout, turn left to stay on St Peters Drive and follow this road past the Baptist Church, then turn right at the brow of the hill on to Bicton Avenue. The property can be found to the right as indicated by our To Let board.

Notice
All photographs are provided for guidance only.

Redress scheme provided by: The Property Ombudsman (5114859)
Client Money Protection provided by: Propertymark (C0010761)