Tower Road, Southfields, Rugby

An impressive, extended and refurbished three bedroom bay front semi-detached house located in the popular Southfields development which offers easy access to Rugby town centre, railway station and is within the catchment of reputable schooling for all ages. The good size accommodation briefly comprises: entrance hall, lounge, spacious kitchen/dining/family room, ground floor w.c, three bedrooms & refitted bathroom. Further benefits include gas fired central heating, double glazing, off-road parking, single garage & gardens to three sides. Available now. Unfurnished. Energy rating C.

Entrance Hall Enter via an obscure glazed casement door with obscure glazed casements surrounding. Original multi-coloured tile floor. Single panel radiator. Smoke alarm. Stairs rising to the first floor. Built-in understairs storage cupboard with consumer unit and utility meter. Thermostat for central heating. Opening through to the Kitchen/Dining Room. Door to:

Lounge 15' 2" into bay x 11' 11" (4.62m x 3.63m) With a double glazed bay window to the front aspect. Single panel radiator with thermostat. Exposed wood floor. Cable TV connection. Cast iron feature fireplace with tiled surround. Coving.

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room 26' 3" x 18' 1" (8.00m x 5.51m) With two uPVC double glazed windows to the side aspect. uPVC double glazed patio doors to the rear garden. A range of Shaker style eye and base level units surmounted by wood effect roll-edge worksurfaces. Inset white 1/2 bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Built-in stainless steel single electric oven, black ceramic hob and chimney extractor hood. Integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Smoke alarm. Two double panel radiators with thermostats. TV aerial socket. Wood effect laminate floor. Door to:

Ground Floor W.C With a white suite comprising: low level toilet, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Wood effect laminate floor. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail radiator. Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect.

Stairs & Landing With a uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Single panel radiator with thermostat. Loft hatch. Smoke alarm. Doors to all further accommodation.

Bedroom One 15' 5" into bay x 10' 3" (4.70m x 3.12m) With a double glazed bay window to the front aspect. Single panel radiator with thermostat. Exposed wood floor. Alcove shelving.

Bedroom Two 12' 9" x 10' 2" (3.89m x 3.10m) With a uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Single panel radiator with thermostat. Two double door firtted wardrobes, one containing a combination central heating boiler and single panel radiator. Coving.

Bedroom Three 7' 10" x 7' 5" (2.39m x 2.26m) With a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Single panel radiator with thermostat. Exposed wood floor. Coving.

Family Bathroom 6' 7" x 6' 6" (2.01m x 1.98m) With refitted white suite comprising: pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level toilet and panelled bath with side mounted mixer tap and combi shower unit with fixed rain effect shower head. Tiled splashback areas. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Wall mounted lights. Wood effect vinyl floor. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail radiator. Obscure uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Front Garden & Drive Block paved driveway to the front of the property with laid to lawn areas either side. Retained by brick walls. Open porch. Timber gate leading to the rear garden.

Rear Garden Slate patio area adjoining the rear of the property with seating area. Path leading to the side gate. The remainder is laid to lawn and enclosed by timber fencing and brick walls with a timber gate to the rear drive.

Single Garage & Parking Driveway providing off-road parking and direct access to a single garage which has windows to the side.

Council Tax Band C

FEES PAYABLE BY TENANTS

Application Fees: £200 inc VAT single application
£320 inc VAT joint application
£350 inc VAT company application

After tenancy terms have been negotiated, this secures the property subject to references which will include identity/immigration/visa checks, credit check, employment/income references and current landlord reference (if applicable) amongst others.

Additional Tenants: £120 inc VAT per applicant

References will include identity/immigration/visa checks, credit check, employment/income references and current landlord reference (if applicable).

Guarantor Fees: £120 inc VAT per guarantor

References will include credit checks, financial background/income checks and residency checks including current landlord reference (if applicable). Additional terms will be added to the tenancy agreement allowing for the provision of the guarantor and their responsibilities.

Deposits:

Normally the equivalent to one months rent, however this can be higher at the landlords request or if the property is e.g furnished or the tenant has non-standard circumstances such as a pet, which will add to the risk of damage to the property. The deposit amount will be confirmed before any application fees are paid. Where a pet is allowed, it is usual for an additional amount (e.g £200) to be paid along with the normal months deposit and the total amount will be secured in the Government approved Deposit Protection Service.

Tenancy Fee: £100 inc VAT per property

Two copies of the tenancy agreement will be prepared and provided for signing before occupation. Utility changeovers (e.g gas/water/electric/council tax) arranged.

Check-out Fee: £60 inc VAT per property

Attending the property at the end of the tenancy to assess the condition based on the original inventory and negotiating the return of the deposit.

Renewal fee: £60 plus VAT per 6 month renewal or £100 plus VAT for 12 month renewal

Preparation of a renewed tenancy agreement.

Early Advertising Fee: £200 plus VAT (if agreed by the landlord)

Remarketing of the property during the fixed term of the tenancy at the tenants request, subject to the landlords agreement.

Overdue rent: 6% per annum

Calculated from the date the payment was due until the date payment is received.

Miscellaneous Fees:

Overpaid rent return after the tenancy has ended due to the tenant not cancelling their standing order - £25 plus VAT. Letters sent to the tenant due to breach of tenancy (e.g noise/non-payment of rent) - £25 plus VAT per letter. Bounced Cheques - £25 plus VAT per cheque. Reference For Bank or Building Society - £25 plus VAT. Aborted final Inspection (where the tenant doesn’t cancel/rearrange/attend a prearranged appointment and the agent attends or the agent is unable to complete the final inspection due to the tenant not being ready to hand the keys over - £50 plus VAT. Copying of lost/misplaced tenancy agreement or inventory - £20 plus VAT per document

NOT ALL OF THE ABOVE FEES WILL APPLY TO EVERY TENANT, BUT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT A MEMBER OF STAFF.