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

• 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 apartment 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.

Images are of a similar property for illustration purposes.

The self-contained apartments briefly comprise 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 £796.47 (our preferred method of payment is Direct Debit) Housing Benefit and Universal Credit is accepted. Please note that from the 1st April 2025 there will be a rent change. If the tenancy starts before the 1st April, you will be charged at the 24/25 figure until 1st April where you will be subject to the 25/26 figure of £796.47pcm.

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 £8.01pcm admin charge, £3.60pcm personal alarm charge, £36.79pcm personal heating charge, £12.07pcm personal water charge, and £0.91pcm site licences charge.

Please note if you are offered the property, the Lettings Officer will confirm the rent and service charges at this stage. 

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