Property description
**AVAILABLE 12TH JUNE** **DEPOSIT ALTERNATIVE AVAILABLE** An immaculately presented two bedroom cottage in a very private position within the conservation area of the extremely popular village of Houghton on the Hill. The accommodation benefits from gas fired central heating. To the ground floor there is a spacious dining/kitchen with a generous range of cream shaker style base units and top cupboards, wooden worktops and Belfast sink with mixer tap.The integrated appliances include a Rangemaster oven with 5 ring gas hob, dishwasher, undercounter fridge and freezer, with space and plumbing in a separate utility cupboard for a washing machine. The cosy sitting room has a multi fuel stove and the spacious conservatory has French doors leading into the garden. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one with fitted cupboards and a bathroom with a white suite consisting of a roll top bath, WC, wash hand basin and separate corner shower cubicle. To the outside of the property there is a private garden with a large paved patio entertaining area with a wooden pergola and wooden shed, with stunning views over open countryside. There is off road parking available for two cars. Houghton on the Hill has a strong community spirit with a wealth of local amenities catering for most day to day needs including a village store, post office, hairdresser, chemist, garage, petrol station, two public houses and various sporting facilities. Harborough District Council Tax Band C. Energy Rating D.
Deposit Alternative Option - Instead of a traditional deposit, you will be required to pay a one-time check-in fee to Flatfair Ltd, equivalent to 28%of the rent plus VAT. This alternative significantly reduces your upfront moving costs..
Important Information About Tenancy Costs - A holding deposit equivalent to ONE WEEKS RENT is required to secure your interest in the property, until all checks have been completed.
Upon successful referencing contracts will proceed and move in details arranged, the holding deposit will be transferred to your account with Sheldon Bosley Knight and held towards the initial first month’s rent unless otherwise agreed.
In case of the following conditions, the holding deposit will be retained, in full to cover company costs incurred:
• False, inaccurate, missing, or misleading information is supplied by you
• Failure by the applicants, or their referees, guarantors (or other third parties supplied by you and relating to your application) to complete the process and sign any Tenancy agreement within 14 days from the date of application (You must ensure that you advise all contacts beforehand that they will be contacted). Should we need to extend this deadline, we will email you to confirm and, in any event, when we inform you that references are complete, the deadline for contract signing will extend by one week (i.e. total 21 days from payment of the holding deposit).
• No legal authority to rent (Failing Right to Rent Checks)
• You and/or any of your co-applicants decide to withdraw from the process after this application is submitted to us.
Online Viewings - Please be advised that due to high demand, all applicants are required to attend an in-person viewing of the property before submitting an application. Online viewings are for visual reference only and do not serve as a substitute for an in-person viewing.
Key features
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Houses - Detached
Unfurnished
More features
Available 15th June, Deposit Alternative Available, Houghton On The Hill, Leicester, Detached House, 2 Bedrooms, Off Road Parking, Medium Sized Garden, Unfurnished, Energy Rating D, Council Tax Band C,
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- Ask agent
- Monthly price
- £1300
- Weekly price
- £300
- Available from
- 6/12/2026
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
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This listing is located at School Lane, Houghton-On-The-Hill, Leicester, Leicester.