Property description
Platform Housing Group are delighted to offer this unfurnished studio apartment within our retirement living scheme Arkwright House, in Broughton Astley, which is available to rent immediately.
The apartment is suitable for a single person or a couple who are aged 60+, or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA benefits.
There are onsite communal facilities for you to enjoy such as the lovely garden, lounge and a bookable guest suite should friends or family wish to stay.
Arkwright House is situated within a beautiful village and benefits from being 5 miles from Lutterworth and 20 miles from Leicester. There are local amenities within close proximity and a bus service between Leicester and Lutterworth. The scheme benefits from having a bus stop directly outside of the complex.
Please note, applicants for upper-floor apartments must be able to safely use stairs in the event of an emergency. There is a lift in the building.
This self-contained one bedroom apartment briefly comprises of...
*Kitchen
*Lounge
*Bedroom
*Bathroom - level access shower, no bath
* EPC rating C
* No deposit/fees to pay
You will be required to pay one month's rent in advance on the tenancy start day of £667.33. Please note that if you are claiming or Housing Element of Universal Credit there are some service charges that would not be covered. These include £14.80pcm admin charge, £65.61pcm personal heating charge, £24.91pcm personal water charge and a £8.15pcm support charge. A Lettings Officer can give you a full break breakdown of the charges of what is eligible for payments.
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.
You will be offered a starter tenancy and if there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for an assured lifetime tenancy.
Please be aware / 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 / (Platform Housing Group Tenant) you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 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 responsibility of the tenant.
There may be occasions where the property will need to be withdrawn, and you will be notified through the system.
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Key features
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1 Bathroom
Retirement Property - Retirement Property
Unfurnished
More features
Retirement Living - 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA | Communal Parking | Communal Garden | Lift | Level Access Shower | Mobility Vehicle Storage by application | Communal Facilities Access - Lounge, Laundry | Registered Social Landlord | No Deposit Required
More details
- Property type
- Retirement Property - Retirement Property
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £668
- Weekly price
- £154
- Available from
- 02/09/2026
- Bedrooms
- Not specified
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Over 55's Accommodation - Arkwright House, Orchard Road, LE9 6SQ, Leicester.