Whole Top Floor (BedRm. LivRm, Kitch. BathRm)

'YOUR OWN': Bathroom + Kitchen + Living Room + Large Bedroom
... The Only shared living space is The Stairway!

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AVAILABLE FROM:
1st December 2024

IMPORTANT:
Great fluency with English Language is essential.

FEATURES: Driveway Parking, Remote Lighting, 60" HD TV, Modern Furnishings, Great Broadband, Nice quiet family.

NEAR: Pontardawe, Neath, Swansea and M4, Morriston Hospital.

PRICE: As per listing (+£225 if additional person).

SECURITY DEPOSIT: £695
CONTRACT: Monthly Rolling (cancel anytime at 1 month's notice. Typical Minimum Term=3months).

---- OFFER IN SUMMARY ----
- 'Your Own' nice, modern, fully furnished, Top-Floor Flat (not shared).
- Your Top-Floor has your own 3 Rooms: Large Living Room (inc. open-plan Kitchen), Large Double Bedroom, Large Shower Room.
- Remote Control Lighting & Nicely Furnished (detailed below).
- 1x Private Driveway Parking Space (ie. Off-Street).
- All Bills included (detailed below).

LIVING ROOM ...
The Spareroom Website only provides us the 'living room option' of: "Shared" or "None" ... ACTUALLY: You'll have YOUR OWN whole-floor ie. Your own 3 Rooms (not shared).

---- THE OFFER - IN DETAIL ----
A Comfortable Stay: Temperature-wise, Your top floor is the best in the property; warm in the winter and cool in the summer. We ensure comfortable living and plentiful in facilities eg. Nice modern luxurious tech (see below) and many double wall sockets and extensions.

ROOM 1: Your own Large Double Bedroom furnished.
… new king-size bed (includes bedding to help you get started), Remote Lighting, Wardrobe, Bookcase, Full-Length Mirror & Dressing Table Mirror, Chest-of-Drawers, Bedside Table & Lamp, Dimmable Spot-Lights, large tilt open Velux style roof window.

ROOM 2: Your own Large open-plan Living Space & Kitchen.
… a) 'LIVING SPACE': Modern luxuries like USB wall-plug-sockets, modern touch-sensitive reading light above the sofa, plentiful plug sockets & extensions, remote lighting, 170mb Broadband (shared) - Heavier usage like 'constant downloading/streaming' to be discussed, though, internet sharing has never been a problem since 2013. Wi-Fi +Ethernet Cable. Free-Sat TV (with Optional Sky package). Modern large radiators (other's feedback is: Never needs to be turned up more than 2 or 3 out of 5). Expensive L-shape John Lewis suede sofa bed. Modern Sony 60inch HD flat-screen TV. Glass coffee table. Glass work/dining table. Wall shelving. Glass lamps, etc.
… b) KITCHEN SPACE: New cutlery. New utensils. New Pots & Pans. Matching stylish Kettle & Toaster. Top-of-the-range smart microwave/oven (cost £400) with built-in grill. Modern Convection Hob for very fast, safe & efficient cooking (considering a 2nd also).
Large stainless steel sink with pull-out mixer tap. Modern Kitchen worktop with splashback. Under counter sized fridge freezer. Washing machine. Various Storage & Cupboards. New Iron & Ironing Board.

ROOM 3: Your own Large Shower Room with drying space.
… Good electric shower (not weak) with above-average sized cubicle, Toilet, Bathroom double cupboard storage unit, Sink with modern mixer tap. Wall-mounted cabinet with mirror. Drying Space / Storage Space.

VARIOUS STORAGE SPACE
… Much floor space & loft space(aka. Eaves). Wardrobe space. Space in L-shaped shower room, and outside the property.

BILLS INCLUDED
- Gas Central Heating & Electricity (at plentiful yet fair usage - details further below),
- Household Council Tax (we understand there’s no council tax as you share ours).
- 120mb Fibre Broadband (shared).
- 40inch Samsung LCD TV with Freeview box.

NOT INCLUDED (we’re not a B&B)
- We don’t provide meals nor foods, but may arrange such if required.
- We don’t provide a change of bedding, nor cleaning service, but could arrange such if required.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- If 2 people see the monthly price above (only 1 driveway space is possible).
- Your own exclusive Phone-Line & Broadband (at your own extra 12-month contract)
- Your own 'Sky TV' (at your own extra 12-month contract).
- Frequent Visitor/Guest Stays. We can discuss this, but if you require visitors to frequently stay the night, we may need to charge for this (around £20 per night).
- If you wish to try us out whilst visiting the area, in preparation for, or prior to, your job move, we may be able to accommodate you (eg.£60 - £150 per night depending on your duration).

PARKING SPACE
1 x Driveway Parking; plenty more on-street (see pics).

ACCESS
Park your car alongside the Front Porch Entrance with shared stairway (see pics), we'll rarely need to use the Porch.

OUTSIDE SPACE/s
- Furnished Roof Terrace (shared), with front & back Gardens due to be landscaped.

---- WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT ---
WE KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO RENT
- We know what it's like to rent; we've rented for 10+yrs (1993 to 2005).
- We've had some bad landlords.
- We've had to travel and move around ourselves.
- We've had a long distance relationship.
- We've had lodgers in our advertised Top Floor for some time now (since 2013); so are experienced with your needs. We improve & evolve the space with each lodger.
- Simply call us and let's chat!

ABOVE & BEYOND LANDLORDS
- MEALS: On occasion, Steve & Bec have given meals to our lodger to try. Steve's infamous Lasagne and Tubs of Italian Sauce (he has Italian heritage), Chicken Katsu Curry, Delicious Jacket Potatoes, Chocolate Eclairs, Rice Pudding amongst other dishes. We've also on occasion bought Chip Shop / Takeaway as we were out & about.
- We've also shown previous Lodgers around the region and shared day trips.
- We've also given or lent various day-to-day items (sellotape, printing, car-screenwash etc).
- We've given advice and helped with many life situations (Selling a broken car, Finding & Tapping into Local Groups, How to Manage HMRC issues, Employers, Visa Applications etc).

... so there's much more to us than simply 'The Accommodation Space'. 😉

SAME-DAY FIXES AND SECURITY
- As we live on-site, any issues/maintenance can be fixed & resolved quickly (usually instant/same day).
- Plus, Lodger's have said it's reassuring that someone is nearly always at home all-day every day.

---- WHAT IT’s LIKE TO LIVE HERE ----
OUR FAMILY PROFILE
- A decent working family (Mum works in HR/Health & Wellbeing for a large firm, Dad runs own Marketing & Business Consultancy).
- 11yr old boy, 9yr old girl (EVERY Lodger has liked them and commented on how lovely, well-behaved and quiet they are).
- Both children are at full-time school and go to bed around 8.30pm/9.45pm Sun-Thurs and 9.45pm-10.45pm Fri-Sat.
- Lovely & gentle Dog/Puppy (6months old as of Aug'19).

SOCIALISING & HOW OFTEN WE'LL SEE EACH OTHER
- We'll probably see each other come & go on an almost daily basis.
- We tend to live quite separate lives.
- You may be a more sociable lodger or someone who prefers to keep themselves to themselves - either is great with us!! 🙂
- Social engagement ... we'll invite you to socialise on occasion, on past experience: typically once or twice per quarter eg. If we're having friends over for a get together (2 to 3 times a year), or if there's an event we're attending (2 to 3 times a year) ... Of course, it's at your discretion to socialise etc. and either is fine with us. :-)

HOUSE LOCATION
Alltwen, Pontardawe, Swansea.
... 10mins north of M4 (junction.45) up the Swansea Valley.

NEARBY: BY FOOT
... 5-7mins walk:
Many Main Bus Stops, River, Canal, Mountains, Leisure Centre, Pontardawe Town Centre, Tesco, Lidl, Argos, Home Bargains, etc.

... 20-30mins walk:
Trebanos, Clydach (eg. Coed Gwilym Park), Ynysmeudwy, Rhos etc.

NEARBY: BY CAR
... 1min drive:
- Pontardawe Village (Arts Centre & Cinema, Shops, Takeaways, Chip Shop, Banks).
- Tesco & Retail Park (Large Lidl, Argos, Home Bargains, etc).
- Industrial Park (Mechanics, Builders Merchants etc).

... 10mins drive:
- M4, Morriston Hospital,
- Swansea Valley,
- Neath Valley & Town (inc. Main Train Station),

... 15mins drive:.
- Neath Shopping Centre (inc. Train Station),
- Brecon Beacons National Park.
- Swansea Football Stadium.
- Llansamlet's Large Retail Park (Stores, Industrial Units, Dealerships etc).

... 20mins drive:
- Swansea's Marina(SA1) and Beach.
- Swansea City Centre (inc. Swansea Train Station).
- Swansea Beachfront.
- Brecon Centre.
- Aberavon & Margam Park
- Afan Forest Park (Global acclaimed Mountain Bike routes, Walking & Cycling too).
- Fforestfach Retail Park

... 25/45mins (depending on traffic & in order of nearest first) :
- The Gower Peninsula inc. many fantastic beaches, coastline and tourist attractions.
- South West Wales: Carmarthenshire, Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Tenby etc.
- South Mid/East Wales: Port-Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff.
- Famed Mountain ranges & Waterfalls.

THE PROPERTY AS A 'WHOLE'
- Newly renovated to high insulation specification.
- Modern decor.
- Detached stone house.
- 6 Double Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 large kitchen, 1 Utility/Laundry Room, 1 Cloak Room,
- 2 living areas, via 2 Staircases.
- Topmost living area (as offered here / further above).
- Large paved driveway for off-street parking (depending on vehicle).
- Interlinked smoke alarms (whatever the floor; all alarms will sound across the property).

--- CONDITIONS & SUITABILITY ---
OUR IDEAL MATCH (YOU) ...
- Excellent English Fluency preferred.
- You're active during similar daytime working hours to us (9am-6pm).
... Sorry No 'Night Shift' as will be incompatible with our family sleep habits & household routine.
- Great if you like the security of knowing the Landlord works from home during the day-time.
- Great if you want independence (we don't share your facilities nor vice versa).
- Great if you want a large space (many have told us it's the largest they've come across).
- Great if you don't want unpredictable or careless housemates; 'just us' as a quiet family who owns their own home.
- Great if you don't want to be totally by yourself in a property and with someone to say "hi" day-to-day.
- Great if on occasion, you need family or close friends to occasionally visit (by prior agreement and at our discretion).

VISITORS, PARTYING, NOISE ETC
Absolutely no big party'ers / troublemakers, as this is our family home. We have the occasional 'small party' or 'get together' around 3 times a year (eg. Christmas, Easter, Summer, Birthdays, Catch-ups).

GUESTS
Based on past experiences, occasional guests and occasional overnight guests are welcome BUT upon our PRIOR consent! eg. Typically 1 or 2 visits/nights per month, with additional further cost per stay (up for discussion eg.£20per night - we have some good reasoning).

SMOKERS
This is a non-smoking family home. Non-smokers are our preference (absolutely no smoking inside the house; for many reasons).

PETS
We're willing to discuss a small Pet; though no cats sorry due to allergies.

--- GETTING STARTED ---
FLEXIBILITY AROUND START DATEs (we’ve helped in the past)
If you need the space ‘AROUND’ the advertised "Available From" period, we can likely help you.
Example …
- Holding Deposit (we can retain the property for your anticipated move-in date).
- Ability to store some belongings (prior to your move-in, we could allows you to store some things).
- Payments 'may' be spread (We’ve done this let's speak).

We are very amenable so let's speak ‘today’!

Steve & Bec
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