Lewins Close, Twyford

Property Summary Description
A rare opportunity to acquire this well presented three bedroom semi detached property offered on a 25 % shared ownership basis and which occupies a pleasant cul de sac positition within this highly regarded village.

Entrance Hall
Entrance via a part glazed front door. there is s window to front, staircase leading up to the first floor landing and a door to:

Lounge 15'9" x 11'3" narrowing to 9'0"
A lovely room with a window to front and a door to:

Fitted Kitchen Dining Room 14'7" x 10'0" 14'8" into door recess
A lovely dual aspect room with a window to side, glazed french doors and a window to rear. There is a generous sized walk-in cupboard and a range of eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces and splash backs, one and a sink drainer unit, integrated oven, grill and a gas hob with a stainless steel extractor fan hood, plumbing for a washing machine and a dish washer, space for a fridge freezer, wall mounted and concealed 'Worcester' boiler and a door to:

WC
A white suite to comprise: Low flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backs and an extractor fan.

First Floor Landing
Window to side, built-in cupboard and there is a loft hatch providing access to an insulated loft area, door to:

Bedroom One 14'7" x 9'9"
A double bedroom with two windows to front and a built-in cupboard.

Bedroom Two 14'2" x 7'7"
Window to rear.

Bedroom Three 10'4" x 6'8"
Window to rear.

Bathroom 7'0" x 6'5"
A white suite to comprise: Low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with an independent shower and screen above, tiled splash backs, shaver points, extractor fan and ceiling down lights.

Front
Well tended and mainly laid to lawn with a block paved drive for two cars which benefits from courtesy lighting and there is a storm porch with courtesy lighting, an electric car charger and side gated access to:

Rear Garden
A generous sized garden which is mainly laid to lawn with an extensive decked area, there is a patio area with an outside tap, courtesy lighting, power sockets and there is space for a wooden shed and the garden is enclosed by panelled fencing and hedging.

Situation
The village is well placed for fast and easy access to Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Leicester and Market Harborough and is situated amongst rolling Leicestershire countryside. The village offers a local pub, church, village hall with more extensive local facilities available at nearby Great Dalby, Queniborough and Syston.

Directions
From Melton Mowbray proceed out of town for approximately 6 mile in total and along the B6047, on entering the village of Great Dalby proceed through the village staying on the B6047 and proceed onto the village of Thorpe Satchville and then onto Twyford, proceed over the bridge and then take the third left turn into Lewins Close and the property is on the left.

Property Services
The property benefits from mains electric and gas with Octopus Energy. Water and drainage with Severn Trent.
Broadband - Standard and Superfast -see Ofcom checker for more details. Broadband and Telephone currently connected with Sky.
Mobile-see Ofcom checker for more details.

Rent & Service Charge
Ground Rent is currently £540.78 paid per calendar month. NCHA conduct an annual review of the ground rent.
A monthly service charge of £31.07. Additional fees of £250.00 + Vat (Legal fees) and £80.00 + Vat (Admin fees) are payable by the Vendor on Sale or letting.
Lease granted on 27.09.2019 for a term of 125 years. There are currently 118 years remaining.

Qualifying Criteria To Purchase A Shared Ownership Property
Local Need and Cascade Criteria - Twyford Lewins Close

1. No affordable housing unit shall be occupied as a residence except by a person who is in housing need. When assessing housing need NCHA will give consideration to the following:
• The applicant's current accommodation and its suitability.
• The applicant's ability to meet his/her housing need through other housing options.
• The applicant's ability to meet the costs of homeownership without hardship.
• The applicant must be unable to purchase a home on the open market.
2. When allocating the affordable housing units , priority will be given to applicants with a local connection as follows:
2.1 Each criteria is to be taken in the order of priority as set out below with i) being of highest priority and vii) the lowest.
i. Has, immediately prior to occupation, been ordinarily resident within the Parish of Twyford & Thorpe Satchville for at least a 12 month period; or at least 3 out of the last 5 years;
ii. Has formed any strong connection (as outlined in 2.2 below) with the Parish of Twyford & Thorpe Satchville or;
iii. Has, immediately prior to occupation, been ordinarily resident within the Parishes of Knossington; Somerby; Burton & Dalby or Gaddesby for at least a 12 month period or at least 3 out of the last 5 years; or
iv. Has formed any strong connection (as outlined in 2.3 below) with the Parishes of Knossington; Somerby; Burton & Dalby or Gaddesby
v. Is a person who resides in the Borough of Melton but outside Melton Mowbray; or
vi. Is a person who resides in Melton Mowbray and in housing need;
vii. Is a person who has a local connection to the Borough of Melton through either:
o a family connection (immediate family associations, limited to parent, sibling or adult child, living in the Borough of Melton) and/or;
o an employment connection (permanent employment; temporary employment lasting for at least the last 12 months; or an offer of permanent employment within the Borough of Melton) and/or;
o at least one member of the household needs to move within, or to the Borough of Melton, to be close to relatives or other persons, to provide or receive significant amounts of care and support
2.2 A strong connection must give regard to:
• Immediate family associations, limited to parent, sibling or adult child, within the Parish of Twyford & Thorpe Satchville
• Permanent employment; temporary employment lasting for at least the last 12 months; or an offer of permanent employment in the Parish of Twyford & Thorpe Satchville
• At least one member of the household needs to move within or to the Parish of Twyford & Thorpe Satchville to be close to relatives or other persons to provide or receive significant amounts of care and support.
• At least one member of the household was born in the Parish of Twyford & Thorpe Satchville
• At least one member of the household has previously lived in the Parish of Twyford & Thorpe Satchville for at least 10 years
2.3 A strong connection must give regard to:
• Immediate family associations, limited to parent, sibling or adult child, within the Parishes of Knossington; Somerby; Burton & Dalby or Gaddesby
• Permanent employment; temporary employment lasting for at least the last 12 months; or an offer of permanent employment in the Parishes of Knossington; Somerby; Burton & Dalby or Gaddesby
• At least one member of the household needs to move within or to the Parishes of Knossington; Somerby; Burton & Dalby or Gaddesby to be close to relatives or other persons to provide or receive significant amounts of care and support.
• At least one member of the household was born in the Parishes of Knossington; Somerby; Burton & Dalby or Gaddesby.
• At least one member of the household has previously lived in the Parishes of Knossington; Somerby; Burton & Dalby or Gaddesby for at least 10 years.

Who Can Apply
Who can apply - October 2023
Government website
You can buy a home through shared ownership if both of the following are
true:
your household income is £80,000 a year or less (£90,000 a year or less
in London)
you cannot afford all of the deposit and mortgage payments for a home
that meets your needs
One of the following must also be true:
you're a first-time buyer
you used to own a home but cannot afford to buy one now
you're forming a new household - for example, after a relationship
breakdown
you're an existing shared owner, and you want to move
you own a home and want to move but cannot afford a new home that
meets your needs
For some homes you may have to show that you live in, work in, or have a
connection to the area where you want to buy the home.
If you own a home
When you buy a shared ownership home, you must have:
formally accepted an offer for the sale of your current home (called ‘sold
subject to contract' or ‘STC')
written confirmation of the sale agreed (called a ‘memorandum of sale')
including the price and your intention to sell
You must have completed the sale of your home on or before the date you
complete buying your shared ownership home.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd.
Telephone: .

Disclaimer
Although Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd believe these details to be fair and accurate description of the property their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves as to the property's suitability and make their own enquires before making any financial commitment. Only the fixtures and fittings described in these details are included in the selling price. Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd has not checked they are fit for purpose and we have not tested any of the services (gas, electricity, water, drains and so on) mentioned.