Flat to rent in Sidbury, Worcester WR5

*** 6 month let only *** A well presented one bedroom ground floor apartment in the Rectory Place development with its own private entrance. Situated a short distance from the Cathedral Plaza area of Worcester. The accommodation comprises: Open plan living room/kitchen diner, bedroom with ensuite bathroom, gas central heating and communal gardens. Located in the heart of the City with good access to the train station and local amenities. Available late October. EPC - D

inner hallway
Entrance to the property via recessed porch with wooden door into a private hallway. Tiled flooring, radiator and decorative coving. Doors to living room, bedroom 1 and communal hallway.

Living room - 4.17m (13'8") x 4.78m (15'8")
A light and spacious room with two sash windows with secondary glazing to the front aspect. Curtains included. New 'Optimyst' 2kw flame-effect electric fire (chimney above is sealed). Decorative coving with picture rail. Wall light points and dimmable LED ceiling light. Opening to:

Kitchen - 2.64m (8'8") x 4.01m (13'2")
Kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units with wooden work surface. Corner cupboard. Stainless steel sink, electric cooker with extractor hood over and washing machine. Fridge freezer. Karndean flooring. Radiator. Ceiling spotlights.

Inner hallway
Storage cupboard housing hot water tank and shelving. Ceiling access to storage space.

Bedroom 1 - 2.74m (9'0") x 4.27m (14'0")
Sash window to rear aspect with original wooden shutters, overlooking rear courtyard. Full length thermal curtains.Decorative coving with picture rail. Three corner cupboards.Dimmable LED lighting. Radiator and door to:

Ensuite bathroom
White bathroom suite comprising; panelled bath with tiled splash backs, pedestal hand wash basin and low level WC. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan and ceiling spotlights.

Communal gardens
Well maintained communal gardens mainly laid to lawn with mature borders. Communal paved seating area with communal storage shed. Bike and bin store.

Lease
The property is only available on a six month let. Shorthold Tenancy. The tenant will be responsible for the interior up keep of the premises. No smokers No pets. The rent is to be paid monthly (in advance) on the first of every month by standing order. We will be acting as managing agents for this property.

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.

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 a 6 month term only.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. We do offer an alternative deposit replacement service, please ask a member of the team for further information regarding this.

Permitted payment
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.

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

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

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.

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: B

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Other items of furniture may be available upon request.

Notice
All photographs are provided for guidance only.

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