Live in the Heart of London! 3 Rooms in Comfy Flat

Hello! My name is Hind, I'm an ex-management consultant. I've had this flat for five years. I'm communicative and considerate with my tenants, and always willing to help if there are any issues.

This description should tell you everything you need to know about the flat and it's area. Please read through this whole ad and description carefully. If you're satisfied it meets your criteria and budget, please message me. Thank you!

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ABOUT THE FLAT

A bright and spacious duplex right in the heart of London. A calm oasis in the heart of Westminster, London. Perfect for those who want to be in the heart of London with excellent transport links and close to some of London’s most iconic landmarks.

This comfortable flat in SW1P contains four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room and plenty of storage space. Perfect for a group of professionals.

The apartment was fully renovated and declared in 2019 with brand new appliances and a gas boiler fitted.

There is one tenant staying on for the next year, who occupies the middle double bedroom.

ROOMS & FURNISHINGS

The first floor has the living room, kitchen, a single bedroom, a shower room and a storage room (opposite the front door). The second floor has two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, a bathroom, three small storage cupboards and a drying cupboard with two washing machines inside.

The flat is partly furnished leaving tenants with room to bring their own furnishings. Each room has a bed, mattress and desk. The double bedroom has an inbuilt cupboard. The single bedroom on the upper floor benefits from two storage cupboards to the immediate side of it. The single bedroom on the lower floor has a cupboard. The living room has a sofa and a Smart TV. The kitchen includes an oven, gas stove, a large fridge and a dishwasher.

AMENITIES

The flat has central heating which can be accessed through an app. A gas boiler provides hot water throughout the whole flat. The flat has access to fast full fiber broadband.

THE AREA

You have everything you need in this area. Within a seven-minute radius of the flat is a Sainsbury’s Local, Tesco Express, two Pret A Mangers. The flat is on Regency Street, a quiet road with a local institution called Regency Cafe, featured in the Guy Ritchie film, Layer Cake. Over in Pimlico on Wilton Road and Warwick Way there are a number of popular pubs and restaurants. You will want to check out the Pimlico Fresh cafe, another local institution.

The flat is a short walking distance from some of London’s most iconic landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster, Whitehall and the Tate Britain. And the River Thames.

The area is safe and clean and the building's Residents Association is in regular communication with the local councilors and local borough Commander of the London Metropolitan Police. The building has security cameras.

TRANSPORT LINKS

The flat is a 5 minute walk from Pimlico Station which is on the Victoria Line and a 10 minute walk from St. James Park which is on the District Line. It is also a 15 minute walk from Vauxhall railway station.

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KEY INFO ABOUT THIS RENTAL:

- Status of the flat: The current tenancy will finish by 14th of August 2024. However two of the current tenants are open to leaving sooner. The flat will undergo a deep clean and any repairs will be made prior to new tenants coming in.
- One tenant is staying on next year meaning the two single bedrooms and the large master bedroom will be available starting 15 August 2024.
- Type of rent: This rent is for a whole property, this means I need a group to rent the flat together around the same time. I do not rent the rooms individually, there will be one contract with all tenants included. I am happy to form a group from individuals who have messaged.
- Ideal tenants: I am looking for tenants who are trustworthy, clean, communicative and will take good care of the flat.
- Rent and Bills: Bills are not included in the rent. Council tax, electricity, internet, gas and water will be paid by the tenants (see FAQs below for bill averages).
- Number of tenants: The maximum number of tenants for this flat is four. There will be one person per room, no buddy ups allowed.

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REQUIREMENTS:

- Passport
- Right to rent share code (not needed for British or Irish citizens)
- One month deposit
- Payslips / bank statements from last three months
- Previous landlord reference from each tenant (if you can't get one from your previous landlord than your employer will be fine)

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BEFORE MESSAGING

Please answer the following questions when sending a message:

1) What is your age?
2) Please provide your share code. (This is to confirm you have the right to rent in the UK, I need this regardless of whether you already work or live in the UK. The code is easy and free to get from gov. uk, type 'View and prove your immigration status: get a share code'.)
3) What is your profession?
4) What is your ideal move-in date?

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FAQs

Q: Is cleaning included?
A: No cleaning is included in the rent.

Q: Is the contract start date flexible?
A: No, this is a hard date.

Q: What if something stops working, like the boiler or shower?
A: I will take care of the repairs and costs.

Q: Are bills included in the rent?
A: No, except for the service charge, that is covered by me.

Q: What are the average cost of bills?
A: These are rough conservative figures for four tenants, bare in mind these can vary based on consumption and season:
- Council tax: £137 / month
- Electricity: £362 / month
- Gas: £40 / month
- Water: £40.43 / month
- Wi-Fi: £27 / month
Monthly average: £606.43 / 4 tenants = £151.60

Q: Who pays the council tax?
A: The tenants. The council band is E.