This super comfy and high-quality property in Lancaster offers a stunning 5-bedroom shared apartment with multiple modern amenities for a comfortable stay away from home. This property is also in close proximity to various universities including the University of Cumbria and Lancaster University to ease your everyday commute.
This lovely student home, located in the beautiful city of Lancaster, encapsulates the true pleasure of the university experience by capturing endless and unforgettable memories. This lovely five-bedroom shared apartment offers five non-ensuite bedrooms, shared bathrooms and a shared kitchen, specially designed for students. Every non-ensuite room offers desks, comfy desk chairs and plenty of storage. You will also find a chic living room with big comfy sofas and a big flat-screen TV, which is great for friendly lounging and a big dining table so you can all eat together. Additionally, you do not have to worry at all about the utility bills for superfast broadband, water, contents insurance, electricity, TV license and gas since they are already included in the rent. You get access to unlimited free high-speed Wi-Fi for both your assignments and leisure. All furniture has been interior-designed for maximum comfort and style. There is also a fully-equipped kitchen with modern amenities including fridges and a washing machine.
There are many dining-out options you can explore when you’re in the city. Cooking every day can be a hefty task for sure, which is why we are recommending a few nearby places to enrich your experience even more. Pizza Hut Restaurant is located only a short 5-minute walk away whereas Bella Italia - Lancaster Restaurant is a brief 10-minute walk away so you can go and dine out with your friends whenever you want. When it comes to spreading your social wings, head over to The Bobbin Pub which is only an 8-minute walk from here and The Boars Head which is just a brisk 9-minute walk away.
Apart from great amenities, you can find nearby public transit systems for your commute. Lancaster Train Station is a brisk 5-minute drive away so you don’t have to worry about long and hectic commutes. Moreover, you can also take the bus from St Leonards Gate Bus Stop which is located just a minute walk from the property so you can take a bus and go explore the city whenever you feel like it!
1. You need to make an advance payment of 1 Week's rent to reserve a room with the property. 2. This is non refundable in case you do not wish to go ahead with your booking. 3. This pre-payment will be deducted from the first rent instalment.
The property offers: 1. Payment in full. 2. Payment in termly instalments. 3. Monthly Payments (case by case basis) Please note: Termly and Monthly payments would require you to provide a valid UK based guarantor.
1. You need to provide a valid UK based guarantor to book your room with the property. 2. Your guarantor needs to earn a minimum of GBP 21,000/Year so as to be qualified as a valid guarantor. 3. If you do not have a valid UK based guarantor you can use the services of housing hand.
The local neighbourhood has a chilled vibe with a strong community feel. It's a short walk to the centre, and you can be in the countryside doing outdoor things just as quickly. You won't be stuck for a local pub, bars and restaurants and some great venues, including The Sugarhouse on your doorstep.
Dependent on route and energy levels, you can cycle to Campus in 25 to 35 mins - parking is easy as the University has 1,500 bike spaces! The buses are straightforward and frequent - travel time 30 to 40 mins.
Unfortunately, you are committed under the tenancy agreement to pay the full rent. If you find a new resident, they’ll let you out of your agreement from the day they move in, and refund you any unused rent that you’ve paid in advance (minus a £50 admin fee)*. They cannot refund your rent until you have found someone to take over your tenancy agreement, their booking is confirmed and they have paid the first instalment of their rent.
Your rent includes the following: Electricity, Gas (if applicable), water, tv license. They provide the following free of charge: Broadband, Contents Insurance Holiday clean (once during Christmas and Easter break)
When you move into a property home you will be given instructions on how to download and use their smart maintenance app. This will allow you to report any issues immediately to them and attach photos & descriptions of the issue. They will then send out the appropriate contractor to fix the problem sharpish. If you have an emergency out of hours then please call the emergency number provided when you moved in.
Property uses a state-of-the-art locking system across their portfolio of houses allowing you to unlock your house and room with just your phone, no keys necessary. Their iLoqs are brand new technology from Finland utilizing battery free NFC technology. Their digital locks mean that if you lose your phone, they can temporarily provide access to your locks to one of your housemates to ensure you aren’t locked out. This helps to avoid costly call out and locksmith charges for you if you were to lose a key.
At property they like to priorities letting their properties to pre-formed groups. However, they understand that this is not always possible. If you just want to rent a room individually they will work hard to try to assemble groups of like-minded people to let properties together.
The contractors will attend to complete emergency repairs only, further remedial works may be required in working hours following the call out. Please ensure all non-emergency maintenance is reported through your property portal, or you can call the office during opening hours.
In case of a fire alarm fault or electrical emergency please contact your Kin Keeper. Please do not contact the Kin Keeper by text as they will not receive your message. If you call and there is no answer, leave a voicemail message and they will get back to you as soon as possible.