Himbleton House, Himbleton Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 6HS - Retirement Village - For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA

• A one bedroom unfurnished ground floor apartment • Retirement Village • To apply must be 60+ or 55 + in receipt of PIP/DLA • Apply today!

Platform Housing are delighted to offer this one-bedroom unfurnished ground floor apartment in the sought after location of St John's, Worcester.  The property is suitable for a couple or single person aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA. 

Himbleton House is a Retirement Village with communal lounge, communal dining room, communal laundry, guest facilities, communal garden whilst having the reassuring benefit of non-resident management staff (24 hours a day) and Careline alarm service.

This apartment is carpeted in all rooms except for the bedroom which are gifted, and there is a cooker in the kitchen which is gifted.

Images are of a similar property for illustration purposes.

The self-contained apartment comprises of;

• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Bathroom with level access shower
• One double bedroom
• Heating via a community scheme
• Double glazing
• EPC rating - C
• Council tax band A
• No deposit/fees required

One month’s rent in advance is required £963.92 (our preferred method of payment is Direct Debit) Housing Benefit and Universal Credit is accepted. Please note there will be a rent increase from 1st April.

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 a £11.74pcm charge for management/admin, £117.39pcm charge for heating, and a  £29.87pcm 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