2 bedroom semi-detached house to rent

MODERN 2-BED SEMI-DETACHED HOME – CHELL

A well-presented and easy-to-maintain two-bed semi-detached home in the residential area of Chell. Offering a cosy lounge, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms and a first-floor bathroom, this property is ideal for couples, small families or professionals.

The fully enclosed, low-maintenance rear garden, along with off-road parking for two cars, makes this a practical and welcoming home.

Pets may be considered depending on type/size/quantity and would incur an additional £25 pcm.

Property consists of:

ENTRANCE HALL – 1.03m x 1.18m (3'4" x 3'10")
Useful porch area to help keep the lounge warm when entering the home.

LOUNGE – 3.76m x 3.98m (12'4" x 13'0")
A cosy space with a feature fireplace. Open-plan stairs lead to the first floor, and there is direct access to the kitchen/diner.

KITCHEN/DINER
Kitchen Area – 2.93m x 1.94m (9'7" x 6'4")
Light-wood units with integrated electric oven, gas hob and extractor. Space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and washing machine.
Dining Area – 2.92m x 1.91m (9'6" x 6'3")
Room for dining furniture with sliding patio doors to the rear garden—ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Includes a useful under stairs storage cupboard.

STAIRS & LANDING
Carpeted stairs from the lounge leading to both bedrooms and the bathroom.

BEDROOM 1 – 2.41m x 4.00m (7'11" x 13'1")
Double bedroom overlooking the rear garden with space for double bed, wardrobe and drawers.

BEDROOM 2 – 2.35m x 4.00m (7'8" x 13'1")
Smaller double room at the front of the house with an over-stairs storage cupboard. Ideal as a child’s room, guest room, office or hobby space.

BATHROOM – 1.91m x 1.87m (6'3" x 6'1")
Three-piece suite: bath, WC and basin. Electric shower over the bath.

EXTERIOR
Front: Paved driveway providing off-road parking for two cars
Rear: Fully enclosed, low-maintenance garden with patio, gravel area, and an additional lower paved area for privacy. Side gate access. Space for pots/planters for gardening enthusiasts.

Deposit: £920 Council Tax Band B Stoke-on-Trent City Council EPC TBC previously C

Initial 6-month tenancy term – to continue on a monthly basis
Holding Deposit would be at £184. If your application is successful, it would be used towards your move in monies.

Referencing Criteria (Please Read Before Requesting a Viewing)

Due to high enquiry levels, viewings can only be offered if you meet the following:

Household income ≥ 3× the rent (For £800pcm, required income = £24,000 per annum)

Clear credit history – No CCJs, DROs, IVAs or Bankruptcy

Proof of income – Minimum 3 months’ wage slips and/or 3 months’ bank statements

If you do not meet these criteria, we will be unable to offer a viewing or application form.

Tenant Charges
In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
Before the tenancy starts (payable to Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent, ‘the Agent’)
Holding Deposit: Equivalent to one week’s rent (annual rent divided by 52). This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraws from the tenancy, fails a Right-to-Rent check, provides materially significant or false or misleading information, or fails to sign their tenancy agreement and if relevant a guarantor agreement, within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Deposit: Payable before the start of the tenancy and held under a Government approved scheme for the duration of the agreement. It will be repaid in full provided all tenancy obligations have been fulfilled. The deposit will be subject to a maximum of five weeks’ rent for an annual rent of up to £50,000 and a maximum of six weeks’ rent for and annual rent over £50,000.
Unpaid Rent during the tenancy (payable to the Agent)
Payment of interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate for late payment of rent from the due date until paid. (Not charged until the rent is more than 14 days overdue)
During the tenancy if permitted and applicable
Utilities – gas, electricity, water and sewerage
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, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.
These may include:
Lost Keys – The reasonable costs incurred for replacement keys, security devices or replacement locks
Variation of a contract at the Tenant’s request – To cover the costs of taking Landlord’s instructions and execution of new contact capped at £50.00 inc VAT or reasonable costs if higher.
Adding or removing a Tenant at the Tenant’s request, with the Landlord’s approval – To cover the costs of taking Landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration and execution of new tenancy agreement capped at £50 inc VAT (per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher).
Early termination costs – This does not give a right to terminate a tenancy earlier than the end of the fixed term and any request will be considered on a case by case basis. If the Tenant is granted permission to terminate the contract early, the tenant shall be liable to the Landlord’s reasonable costs in re-letting the property including rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy, readvertising, referencing, and marketing of the property.

Tenant Protection
Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent is a member of Propertymark which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly. Please also ask us for Tenant Income Protection that is designed to protect your income should the unforeseen happen.

Disclaimer – We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective tenants only and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.
EPC rating: C.