Arkwright House, Orchard Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6SQ - For people aged 50+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA or 60+

• One bedroom ground floor apartment suitable for those aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA • Small friendly complex in the centre of the village • 5 miles from Lutterworth and 20 miles from Leicester • Immediately available - Register your interest today! •

Platform Housing Group are delighted to offer this unfurnished one bedroom ground floor apartment within our retirement living scheme Arkwright House, in Broughton Astley, which is available to rent immediately.

The apartment is suitable for a single person or a couple who are aged 60+, or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA benefits.

There are onsite communal facilities for you to enjoy such as the lovely garden, lounge and a bookable guest suite should friends or family wish to stay.

Arkwright House is situated within a beautiful village and benefits from being 5 miles from Lutterworth and 20 miles from Leicester. There are local amenities within close proximity and a bus service between Leicester and Lutterworth. The scheme benefits from having a bus stop directly outside of the complex.

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This self-contained one bedroom apartment briefly comprises of...

*Kitchen

*Lounge

*Bedroom

*Bathroom - wet room

You will be required to pay one month's rent in advance on the tenancy start day of £700.27. Please note that if you are claiming Housing Benefit or Housing Element of Universal Credit there are some service charges that would not be covered. These include £14.75pcm admin charge, £3.60pcm personal alarm charge, £62.90pcm personal heating charge, £24.00pcm personal water charge and a £7.85pcm support charge. A Lettings Officer can give you a full break breakdown of the charges of what is eligible for Housing Benefits payments.

If you are successful in being offered this property you will be contacted by the Lettings Officer and you will need to complete an application form.

You will be offered a starter tenancy and if there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for an assured lifetime tenancy.

Please be aware Housing Benefit / Universal Credit will only pay for the property you are living in, and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy.  

If you are a current Private Tenant, Council Tenant or a Housing Association Tenant / (Platform Housing Group Tenant) you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 4 weeks or 1 months’ notice. You will only need to give Notice if you have been informed that you are being considered/offered a property. If you have any further questions, please contact your landlord.

Please note all properties are unfurnished and Platform Housing Group does not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement. Contents insurance is the responsibility of the tenant.

There may be occasions where the property will need to be withdrawn, and you will be notified through the system. 

Please visit our website for FAQ’s  https://www.platformhg.com