House For Rent £850
Lower Park, Southfield Road, Paignton

This semi detached bungalow is situated in a tucked away location off Southfield Road and is conveniently placed for the shops and amenities of the town centre and the sea front. There are bus services and local schools nearby. The bungalow occupies an elevated position and enjoys pleasant open views across the surrounding area with sea views stretching from Torquay to Brixham in the distance.

The nice sized living accommodation has gas central heating, double glazing, a modern kitchen and bathroom. Outside is a good size front garden while the rear has a wooden deck seating area.

Accommodation. Entrance via an obscure double glazed door to the

Entrance Porch. Double glazed windows to the side and rear. Tiled floor. Obscure glazed door to the

L shaped Hall. Radiator with thermostat control. Two smoke alarms. Access hatch to the loft space. Deep storage cupboard with shelving and coat hooks. Additional storage cupboard housing the gas and electricity meters. Panelled door to:

Lounge/Dining Room 23'1" (7.06m) x 11'3" (3.44m) (maximum measurements). Large double glazed window to the front overlooking the gardens and surrounding area with coastal and sea views. Radiator. Tiled fireplace and hearth with a wooden mantle and surround and a coal effect living flame gas fire. Serving hatch to Kitchen. Telephone and television points.

Kitchen. 11'2" x 8'4" (3.43m x 2.56m). Fitted with a good range of modern units in a wood effect finish comprising floor base cupboards and drawers with roll edge work top areas and matching splash back surrounds. Matching wall cupboards. Stainless steel sink unit with a mixer tap. Four ring gas hob with a stainless steel splash back and cooker hood over. Fitted electric oven. Space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. Wood effect flooring. Double glazed window to rear with an obscure double glazed door giving access to the rear garden. 

Bedroom 1 13'9" x 8'11" (4.21m x 2.72m). Double glazed window to the front overlooking the front garden and surrounding area with coastal and sea views. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 11'9" x 7'11" (3.60m x 2.42m). Double glazed window looking onto the rear garden. Textured ceiling. Radiator.

Bathroom/WC 8'4" x 5'4" (2.56m x 1.64m).   Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with a glazed shower screen, panelled surround and mixer shower. Pedestal wash basin with panelled splashback and a mirror fronted cabinet above. Wood effect flooring. Chrome ladder style radiator. Ceiling extractor. Obscure double glazed window to the side.

Outside.

Front Garden. The long front garden is arranged with wide flower/shrub beds which have been mulched for ease of maintenance and are ideal for potted plants etc. Palm tree and shrubs. A wide paved central pathway leads to a paved patio/seating area with a low wall surround and steps leading to the entrance porch.   A paved pathway with a fence border leads around the side of the bungalow to the

Rear Garden.  The rear garden is enclosed by fencing a good degree offering a high degree of privacy. Immediately behind the bungalow is a wide paved pathway and a raised wooden deck with a balustrade surround. Timber garden shed. Outside tap courtesy lights.

Council Tax Band B (£1,577.65 2023/24).

Energy Performance Rating Band D.

Sorry, no pets

Viewing Guidance - Ridgewater Property Ltd

This guidance is to ensure that viewings can be conducted safely and in accordance with HM Government guidance.

Where available prospective viewers will be required to look at the 3D virtual tour before a viewing is arranged.

Prospective viewers will be asked qualifying questions to check they would pass reference and are in a position to move 

To pass the referencing for this property applicants need to pass a credit report and will require an annual household income of 30x the monthly rent

Tenancy information

In order to rent a property through Ridgewater, you will be required to make the following payments:

Before the tenancy starts:

Holding Deposit: Equivalent to one week's rent (this holding deposit is then later used towards your first months rent in advance)

Tenancy Deposit: Equivalent to five weeks rent.

Rent In Advance: One month rent in advance

Companies seeking to rent a property will be required to pay £300 including VAT (£250 plus VAT) for the completion of a Company Reference carried out by an independent referencing agency.

Permitted payments during the tenancy:

Rent (payable in advance)
Payments to other third parties: such as council tax, utilities or payments for communications services;
Default charges: such as payments for the replacement of lost keys or interest on overdue rent may be applied.
Tenancy changes: Such as requests to vary the terms of or reassign the tenancy may also be applied which will be limited to £50 including VAT (£41.67 plus VAT).
Once a holding deposit has been paid the subject property will not be marketed to others.
Holding deposits will be paid towards the 1st mounth rent upon commencement of the tenancy, where successful referencing and statutory checks have been completed.

A holding deposit will be retained by Ridgewater where the prospective tenant:

Withdraws from the property before entering into the tenancy agreement
Provides false information for referencing purposes
Fails to act reasonably to enter into the tenancy before the deadline for agreement
Fails 'Right to Rent' checks

Tenant Protection

Ridgewater Property Ltd is also a member of The Property Ombudsman redress scheme. and have Client Money Protection with CMP. You can find out more details on the Ridgewater website () or by contacting Ridgewater directly.