Lewins Close, Twyford And Thorpe

Property Summary Description
An exciting opportunity to acquire this well presented three bedroom semi detached property which occupies a pleasant cul de sac position within the sought after village and is offered for sale on a 40% shared ownership basis.
Entrance Hall
Entrance via a part glazed front door, there is a wall mounted fuse box, a staircase leading up to the first floor landing and a door to:
Lounge 15'9" 11'2"
Window to front and an engineered oak floor and a door to:
Fitted Kitchen Dining Room 14'7" x 10'3" 14'8" into recess
An open plan room with a window and glazed French doors to rear, built-in cloaks cupboard and a range of eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces and splash backs. There is a one and a half sink drainer unit, an 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 tumble dryer and a fridge freezer, wall mounted and concealed 'Worcester' boiler, ceiling down lights and a door to:
WC 7'0" x 4'0"
A two piece 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, doors to:
Bedroom One 14'7" x 9'8"
Two windows to front and a built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom Two 14'0" x 7'6"
Window to rear.
Bedroom Three 10'4" x 6'7"
Window to rear.
Bathroom 7'0" x 6'4"
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, ceiling down lights, shaver points and an extractor fan.
Front
A drive for two cars and a storm porch with courtesy lighting and shared side access which leads to an independent gate and rear garden.
Rear Garden
Well tended and mainly laid to lawn with flowers and hedging, there is a patio area with a side gate, courtesy lighting, an outside tap and the garden is enclosed by panelled fencing and hedgerow.
Property Services
The property benefits from mains electric and gas with Scottish Power. Water and drainage with Severn Trent.
Broadband - Standard and Superfast -see Ofcom checker for more details. Broadband and Telephone currently connected with Herbs of Church.
Mobile-see Ofcom checker for more details.
Rent & Service Charge
Ground Rent is currently £445.17 paid per calendar month. NCHA conduct an annual review of the ground rent.
A monthly service charge of £47.36. Additional fees of £275.00+ Vat (Legal fees) and £80 + Vat (Admin fees) are payable by the Vendor on Sale or letting.
Date of Lease: 02.09.2019 for a term of 125 years. There are currently 117 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 https://www.gov.uk/shared-ownership-scheme/who-can-apply
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.
Situation
This property occupies a pleasant cul de sac position within this sought after village. Twyford 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.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd.
Telephone: 01664 480422.
Third Party Referral Arrangements
Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd have established professional relationships with third-party suppliers for the provision of services to clients. As remuneration for this professional relationship, the agent receives referral commission from third- party companies. Details are available upon request at: [email protected]
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.