1 bedroom apartment to rent

A unique and spacious one bedroom first floor apartment situated within Laurieknowe Villa on Asfordby Road. The period residence is housed within an imposing Victorian building in the heart of Melton Mowbray. The property benefits from a fully fitted dove grey kitchen, high ceilings typical of a period property of this age, modern efficient electric heating and is conveniently located within walking distance of Melton town centre.

The apartment includes uPVC double glazed windows, modern electric panel and storage heaters, a fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob and space for further appliances, a three piece shower room and the property also benefits from secure gated off street parking to the rear for 1 car plus further guest parking for 1 car.

In breif the property comprises of a living kitchen room,double bedroom and a shower room.

The property would be ideally suited to anyone looking for modern conveniences in a period property with easy access to the town centre. The property has good links to both Loughborough, Leicester and Nottingham and both the train station and town park are a mere 5 minute walk away.

Entrance Hall - Entered via an external staircase through a uPVC door into a spacious entrance area.

Living/Kitchen (17.00 X 8.06 Ft) - Comprising of a fitted kitchen with a range of dove grey soft close eye and base level units, oak effect laminate worksurfaces, integrated electric oven and hob, stainless steel extractor fan, space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer, metro tiled splashbacks, victorian tile effect vinyl flooring and a living area with a modern electric storage heater.

Bedroom (13.04 X 9.01 Ft) - A spacious double bedroom with electric panel radiator.

Shower Room - A three piece suite comprising of sink built into a vanity unit with cupboard below, mirrored medicine cabinet, low flush WC, corner shower enclosure with electric shower, electric heated towel rail, aquaboard splashback and a victorian tile effect vinyl flooring.

Outside - There is a secure gated barrier allowing access to a car park with dedicated parking for 1 car with 1 further guest space for the apartment.

Location - To locate the property take Asfordby Road out of Melton (A6006). At the junction once you enter this road the apartments can be found almost opposite Brooksby Melton Cottage on your right hand side.

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 license 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.

Important Tenancy Information - The Property Is UNFURNISHED to include carpets and blinds only.

Council Tax : Melton Borough Council - Band A

Services : Main Electric, Water and Drainage.

EPC : Rating D.

STRICTLY NO PETS PERMITTED GIVEN NATURE OF APARTMENTS .

METERS : Meter located in apartment 26A, readings can be acquired at intervals..

Intenet : ADSL and Fibre Available.

Deposit : £750

Term : A 12 month assured shorthold tenancy is offered with a monthly periodic tenancy thereafter.

VIEWINGS : Strictly by appointment with Shouler & Son only.

Holding Deposit : Equivalent of one weeks rent inc VAT.

Flood/Erosion Risk: None to report.

Planning Permissions : Planning consent applied to build 2 two bedoom semi detached houses to the rear of the plot.

Accessibility: first floor via stairs.

Construction: Brick under slate 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.