Sharman Close, Barbourne, Worcester, WR1 3LB - Retirement Living - For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA

• Available now! • One-bedroom first floor apartment • Suitable for a single person or couple • Applicants must be aged 60 + or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA • Register your interest today!

Platform Housing is delighted to offer a one-bedroom first floor apartment in the sought-after location of Barbourne, Worcester.

Sharman Close, Barbourne is exclusively for those aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA offering excellent local amenities, easy access into the high street, Worcester City and major transport links.  Very close by is the award winning Gheluvelt Park, as well as dentist, GP’s, several shops, public houses and cafes.

The property is suitable for a single person or a couple aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA.

***Please note there is no lift***

This unfurnished home briefly comprises of:

• Street parking only
• Private entrance
• Private garden area
• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Double bedroom
• Bathroom with level access shower, no bath
• Gas central heating
• Double Glazing
• Pets subject to permission
• EPC rating C
• Council Tax band A

One month’s rent in advance is required in advance on the tenancy start day £557.61 (our preferred ongoing method of payment is Direct Debit). Housing Benefit and Universal Credit is accepted. Please note if you intend to claim Housing Element of Universal Credit or Housing Benefit there are service charges of up to £13.75pcm not covered by these benefits. £1.79pcm administration charge, £7.85pcm support charge, site licenses £0.51pcm, and an optional personal alarm charge should you wish for one at £3.60pcm.

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. At this stage the lettings officer will confirm the rent and service charges.

Following a satisfactory 12-month probationary period there is opportunity for a lifetime assured 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 you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 4 weeks or 1 months’ notice. If you are a current tenant of Platform Housing Group, you will be required to give 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 tenant’s responsibility.

There may be occasions where the property will need to be withdrawn, and you will be notified through the system.

We wish to advise you that we cannot contact applicants that are not successful for the properties.

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy.

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