Barmote Croft, DE4

Platform Housing is delighted to offer this one bedroom, unfurnished, first floor apartment within a Retirement Living Scheme at Barmote Croft in Wirksworth.

For people aged 55+ if in receipt of personal independence payments / disability living allowance or aged 60+.

Wirksworth is a popular and historic market town in the Derbyshire Dales. Barmote Croft is ideally located in Wirksworth, offering easy access to local amenities and services. The town centre is just 350 meters away, with shops, post office, GP surgery, and a social centre all within walking distance. The property is well-connected, with a bus stop located just 50 yards away, making it easy to explore the surrounding areas. The peaceful location, combined with the convenience of local services, makes Barmote Croft an excellent choice for retirement living.

Barmote Croft offers apartments suitable for one person or couples and set within attractive grounds, providing a peaceful and supportive environment for retirement living.

The community is supported by a visiting management team, with a Retirement Housing Officer (RHO) available on-site twice a week, as well as part-time non-resident management staff. There is also a Careline alarm service available to provide additional security and peace of mind.

Now available is a one bedroom first floor apartment that is suitable for one person or a couple.

Preference for those who have a connection to the Derbyshire Dales District Council area.

Please note, applicants for upper-floor flats must be able to safely use stairs in the event of an emergency.

It is shared access into the building and stairs take you to the first floor, there is no lift. This unfurnished home briefly consists of:-

* Kitchen
* Lounge
* Shower room
* Bedroom
* Main heating is from a community scheme
* Energy performance certificate rating is C
* Derbyshire Dales Council Tax band is A

Please note all properties are unfurnished and Platform Housing Group does not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement.

You will be required to pay one month's rent/service charges of £670 in advance prior to signing and receiving keys for the property. Details will be confirmed should you go on to be offered this apartment. If you are claiming assistance with your rent there is £62.20 per calendar month in service charges that are not covered directly by housing related benefits. This service charges include the cost of a personal alarm and heating the apartment.

The preferred method of payment ongoing is via Direct Debit and we accept and Universal Credit.

If you are accepted and do become a Platform Housing Group tenant, you will be offered a starter tenancy. If there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for a lifetime assured 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 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.

Customers will be contacted in order of expressing their interest for the property. If you do not hear from us, it means you have not been successful on this occasion. Please continue to express your interest in properties that are suitable for your needs.

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy. A pet may be considered with restrictions and on a case by case basis.

Please visit the Platform Housing Group website for some frequently asked questions.