Lower Heath, Congleton
Monthly Rental Of £700

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A CHARMING AND COSY TWO BED MID TERRACE COTTAGE COMPLIMENTED WITH AN ENCLOSED WALLED GARDEN

Lounge, dining room, kitchen, downstairs bathroom and additional separate cloakroom, with two double bedrooms to the first floor. Full gas central heating and PVCu double glazing

Lower Heath is a well established and sought after location, with beautiful Cheshire countryside on its doorstep, and with the pretty rural village of Hulme Walfield close by. Westlow Mere is a stone's throw from the property, and a pleasant country stroll could easily become part of your daily routine.

Situated in the highly regarded Lower Heath area, with its location also absolutely ideal for walking access to the well regarded ’Eaton Bank Academy’. Within its immediate vicinity offers the likes of Congleton Retail Park which includes Tesco and Marks & Spencer Food, with the town centre within easy reach and such is its position to the north of Congleton allows convenient access to the main Manchester and Macclesfield arterial routes.

Congleton offers a perfect blend of cultural and leisure activities, and well-rated schooling. It hosts a choice of independent and multiple shops, as well as regular markets and craft fairs. The Daneside Theatre and the town’s Jazz & Blue Festival enhance an active cultural scene.

Astbury Mere Country Park is ideal for easy exploration. With Congleton’s broad range of restaurants and bars, you can effortlessly unwind from the working week with family and friends. The town’s retail park offers a Marks & Spencer Simply Food, a comprehensive Boots, a large Tesco and more. The town boasts independent butchers, florists and newsagents as well as essential services such as chemists, doctors and dentists, and a gateway local hospital.

Lower Heath has outstanding transport and communications links :

• Immediate access to A34 and the just completed Congleton Link Road, which provide convenient main road travel to the North’s cities including Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool, and South to The Potteries, Newcastle under Lyme and Birmingham • Lower Heath is a 10 minute drive from junction 17 of the M6 Motorway, the North West’s primary arterial route, providing easy access to the surrounding areas, towns and cities • Manchester International Airport is only 18 miles away, offering direct flights to over 180 domestic and worldwide destinations • The major regional rail hub of Crewe is less than 12 miles by swift main roads, and will incorporate the new HS2 line, providing London links in 55 minutes • Congleton’s own railway station is 2 miles away, and provides frequent expresses to Manchester, and regular connections to Stoke on Trent and beyond.

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.

Permitted Payments
 
Before the tenancy starts (payable to Timothy A Brown 'the Agent')

Holding Deposit (per tenancy) — One week’s rent. Payable to Timothy A Brown 'the Agent'
This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year) — Five weeks’ rent. Payable to Timothy A Brown 'the Agent'
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

During the tenancy (payable to the Agent)

Unpaid Rent
Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s)
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request) — £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request) — £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenant’s Request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable
Utilities - gas, electricity, water, drainage
Communications - telephone and broadband
Installation of cable/satellite supplier
Television licence
Council Tax

Other permitted payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

Tenant Protection
Timothy A Brown is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme, which is a client money protection scheme, and is also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent's website or by contacting the agent directly.