Hornby Drive, Congleton
Monthly Rental Of £750

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****GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT****TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS****SECURE AND SAFE LOCALITY****PERFECT FOR THOSE RETIRED, SINGLES OR COUPLES****LOCAL BUS ROUTES ON ITS DOORSTEP****

A GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITHIN A CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BLOCK OF ONLY 11 OTHER UNITS. DESIGNATED RESIDENT PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF THE APARTMENT.

COMMUNAL GARDENS. LEVEL WALKING DISTANCE TO AMENITIES AND SHOPS. REGULAR BUS ROUTES TO CONGLETON TOWN CENTRE.

Entrance hall. Lounge/dining room. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom. Kitchen. Full PVCu double glazing. Electric heating.

This apartment is on the ground floor, so no stairs to contend with!!

The highly regarded Westlands Development is prestigious in nature and attracts a mixture of young professionals, the astute middle aged and their families and retirees who pursue and enjoy the quiet and respectful environment this development exudes.

Congleton offers a blend of cultural and leisure activities perfectly.

It hosts a number of independent and chain shops, as well as regularly scheduled markets and craft fairs. The Daneside Theatre is the local theatre and is part of an active cultural scene. Astbury Mere Country Park is ideal for exploring the local countryside. Combined with the broad range of restaurant and bars it is effortlessly possible to while away the hours and unwind from the working week with family and friends.

Situated in the sought after area of West Heath, set on the fringe of Cheshire's countryside, and is excellently sited on the western border within walking distance to excellent schools such as Congleton High School, Black Firs and Quinta Primary Schools as is the West Heath shopping precinct. The local area is particularly renowned for equestrian facilities with Somerford Park just a short distance away.

The area has been further enhanced with the completion of the new Congleton link road which opened in 2020. The Congleton link road joins the A534 Sandbach Road (to the west of Congleton) with the A536 Macclesfield Road (to the north of the town).

For the commuter, access to the nearby Northwest motorway network is easily available at Junction 17 or 18 of the M6 motorway. It is also practically located for the town's railway station which offers links to national rail networks with frequent connections to London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. Manchester International Airport is also easily accessible.

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 Timothy A Brown 'the Agent')

Holding Deposit (per tenancy) — One week’s rent. Payable to Timothy A Brown 'the Agent'
This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year) — Five weeks’ rent. Payable to Timothy A Brown 'the Agent'
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

During the tenancy (payable to the Agent)

Unpaid Rent
Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s)
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request) — £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request) — £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenant’s Request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable
Utilities - gas, electricity, water, drainage
Communications - telephone and broadband
Installation of 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
Timothy A Brown is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme, which is a client money protection scheme, and is also a 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.