believe housing are delighted to present The Leverton, a four-bedroom house located on the popular Bishops Park development in Bishop Auckland available through the Rent to Buy scheme.
This detached four-bedroom home is ideal for large families or those looking for ample space, featuring a large kitchen/dining area with separate utility area, spacious living room, downstairs WC, study area, a family bathroom, three large double bedrooms – one with ensuite, and one single bedroom, as well as a private driveway and rear garden. With solar panels and electric charging points, you can save money on your energy bills and reduce your impact on climate change.
This homes includes as standard:
Large kitchen fully fitted with soft close doors in a stylish and modern design, integrated Zanussi appliances including 60cm electric hob and extractor hood, under wall unit lighting, chrome low voltage downlights to ceiling and quality vinyl flooring.
Large living room fitted with large windows to maximise light into the home.
Downstairs W/C with quality vinyl and additional ground floor storage.
Gas central heating with radiators throughout.
PV panels to support overall electricity demand.
Electric charging points.
Well apportioned bedrooms with plenty of storage space.
Modern bathroom fitted with contemporary sanitary ware and stylish tiles, quality vinyl flooring, over-bath combi shower with screen, heated chrome towel rail and chrome low voltage downlights to ceiling.
Stylish white 5 vertical panel internal doors with brushed steel finished door handles throughout.
Loft and wall insulation.
Heat, smoke and CO2 detectors.
Entrance light to front and rear external doors.
Fully turfed private rear garden with external tap, secured with timber fencing.
Driveway for off street parking.
Rent to Buy is a government scheme that aims to help people in England step on to the housing ladder by offering affordable homes at a 20% discount below market rent for five years. The idea is that with a lower rent, you can save for a deposit to buy your home at the same time.
You must fully meet the criteria to apply. Please refer to details below for guidance.
Eligibility Criteria
To reserve a Rent to Buy home you must:
* Be at least 18 years old at the time of signing your tenancy agreement
* Be a first-time buyer or returning to the market after a relationship breakdown
* Not currently own another residential property
* Be able to evidence you are working at the time of the initial letting
* Have insufficient funds/deposit to purchase a property on the open market
* Have the 'Right to Rent' in the UK (as defined by government guidelines)
* Not have any outstanding credit issues and be able to pass a credit check. Please note if you have any CCJs or IVAs this will be an automatic refusal.
FEES:
There are no reservation fees or tenancy deposit.
You will be required to pay up to two months' rent upfront.
Viewings
Viewings will only be carried out once your application has been completed and you have been accepted following all checks.
Please ensure you have the funds available for your first payment at the viewing as if you are happy to proceed as you may be required to begin your tenancy immediately.
*All images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect exact homes on the development.