A comfortable, well-presented one bedroomed apartment in a popular riverside development. Easy access to lower ground floor. Lovely outlook over the River Greta and Fitz Park, conveniently close to Keswick town centre. For residents over 55 years of age. Must be viewed.

Description

Riverside Lodge is a purpose-built development of apartments, and professionally managed by Anchor Hanover. Residents must be over 55 years of age and Hanover’s website indicates that cats and dogs are generally accepted. Services include visiting management staff, a community alarm system, and a lift to service all floors, although this apartment is conveniently located on the lower ground floor level. Riverside Lodge is ideally located close to the town centre and within easy level walking distance of most local amenities.

This well-presented apartment comprises reception hall, double bedroom with mirror-fronted wardrobes, living room overlooking the river, and well-appointed breakfast kitchen also overlooking the river, plus modern shower room and a walk-in airing cupboard housing the hot-water tank. The apartment is double glazed, has electric night storage heaters, and emergency 24-hour call line facility. This apartment enjoys easy access from Station Road to lower ground floor level, where there is also an adjacent car park for use by the residents.

Accommodation:

Hall

Entrance door. Storage heater. Access to Living Room, Bedroom, Shower Room and large walk-in cupboard.

Living Room

Double glazed window to the rear overlooking the river and Fitz Park. Storage heater. Door to:

Breakfast Kitchen

Sealed unit double glazed window to the rear overlooking the river and Fitz Park. Base units comprising double and single cupboards, and drawer pack. Two double wall units. Tall cupboard. Work top. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space for fridge/freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for breakfast table.

Bedroom

Sealed unit double glazed window to the front. Fitted wardrobes. Storage heater.

Shower Room

Double glazed window. Three-piece suite comprising WC, wash basin and double shower cubicle.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric water heating supplied by tank in airing cupboard. Space heating is provided by electric storage heaters. The flat is equipped with an emergency 24-hour call line which may be activated from individual rooms. A lift serves each floor of the building, although this is not required for access to this apartment, and an integrated fire alarm system is installed.

Qualifications for residency are that residents must be over the age of 55

Council Tax: Cumberland Council website identifies the property as being within Band ‘’C’, and the total Council Tax payable for the year 2023/24 as being £2026.97

Rent: A rent of £550 per calendar month, exclusive of outgoings, is expected for the property.

Deposit: A deposit of £600 will be payable at the onset of the tenancy.

EPC: An energy rating of “C” (71). A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available for viewing at Edwin Thompson’s office

Tenancy Agreement: The tenant will sign a standard tenancy agreement prior to taking occupation of the property. A copy of the agreement is available for viewing at the office.

Viewings: By appointment with Edwin Thompson.

Applications: Application forms are available from this office.

The successful applicant will be asked to pay a holding deposit of £120 equalling 1 weeks rent. This will be used towards the first month’s rent if the application is successful.

The deposit is non refundable if the application is withdrawn or if the tenant fails to give accurate information during the application process.