Semi-detached House to rent on

Batkin Close

Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6

Lovely modern three bed semi detached house with off street driveway parking. Front and rear gardens. Walking distance to local shops. There are 6 primary schools within a mile of which two are Ofsted outstanding.
Mobile coverage by Three, Vodafone, EE, O2
Broadband Networks in the area – Open Reach, Virgin Media, VX Fiber
Highest available Download Speed – Standard 4Mbps, Superfast 74Mbps, Ultrafast 1000Mbps
Highest available upload Speed – Standard 0.6Mbps, Superfast 20Mbps, Ultrafast 800Mbps

Due to high number of enquiries, please email or telephone to book a viewing only if you meet our referencing criteria:
1. You/Your family income is 2.5 times the rent (ie £25,500 per annum for rent of £850pcm).
2. You have a clear credit history ie: no County Court Judgments, Debt Relief Orders, Individual Voluntary Arrangements, or Bankruptcy Orders
3. You have a minimum of 3 months wage slips and/or 3 months bank statements showing your income.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer you a viewing or application form for this house if you do not meet these criteria.

Property comprises of:

HALL 2.23m x 1.14m (7'3" x 3'8")
Enter into the hall from the front garden and driveway. The stairs to the first floor are directly in front with the lounge being to the right. A great space for taking off outdoor shoes and coats before entering into the property further.

LOUNGE 4.21m x 3.62m (13'9" x 11'10")
A lovely bright room with modern wood laminate flooring with a focal point of a wood fire surround with marble back and hearth housing a coal effect fire. There are white wood double doors to the dining room which can be opened to give extended space and an open plan feel. This room offers ample space for your family seating needs for those nights in front of the TV.

DINING ROOM 2.78m x 2.34m (9'1" x 7'8")
An extension of the lounge or a stand-alone dining room, also with wood laminate flooring making it easy to clean up any crumbs or spillages. The kitchen is open plan through the arch so transferring the evening meal from kitchen side to table is real easy. There is also a sliding patio door giving access to the rear garden, so dining alfresco is an easy option or could be a great overspill space when entertaining.

KITCHEN 2.79m x 2.18m (9'1" x 7'1")
Fitted with units in white with an integrated gas hob and electric oven with extractor hood above and white sink. There is space for a free standing fridge/freezer and under counter space for a washing machine. The room offers ample storage and work top space. A great space for family cooking time.

STAIRS and LANDING
The stairs are fully carpeted and this leads around to the landing which gives access to all bedrooms and the bathroom. On the landing there is an over stairs cupboard that houses the water tank.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.06m x 2.51m (13'3" x 8'2")
This double bedroom is situated at the front of the house and has the bonus of a fitted wardrobe, dressing table and bedside units. A lovely space that just needs your double bed to make it the perfect spot to relax after a busy day.

BEDROOM 2 2.97m x 2.51m (9'8" x 8'2")
This smaller double room is to the rear of the property and benefits from an inbuilt double wardrobe. This would make a great children's room or guest room.

BEDROOM 3 2.21m x 2.07m (7'3" x 6'9")
This is the smallest bedroom situated to the front of the property. This would make an ideal nursery or toddler's room. If not needed as a bedroom would make an ideal dressing room, play or hobby room, or home office/study.

BATHROOM 1.79m x 2.05m (5'10" x 6'8")
Fitted with a white 3 piece suite of w/c, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with electric shower above, giving the choice of a quick shower or relaxing bath. Part tiled walls to the bath, w/c and wash hand basin areas, the room has new vinyl flooring so any splashes or drips can be easily wiped or mopped.

EXTERIOR
The front of the property has a driveway to the side for off road parking with metal double gates leading to the side and rear of the property. There is a lawn area with borders of established shrubs.
The rear has a lawn area and slabs to the patio door to the dining room. There is a garden shed and the garden is fully enclosed with established trees and shrubs.

Deposit £950 EPC Grade C Council Tax Band B Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Initial 6 month tenancy term – to continue on a monthly basis
Holding Deposit would be at £196. If your application is successful it would be used towards your move in monies.

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. Council tax band: B, Domestic rates: £1538.9,