1 bed property to rent

44 Garnier Drive, Bishopstoke Park SO50

Step inside the apartment via a welcoming entrance hall with a large utility/storage cupboard. The dual-aspect living room is light and airy, with glazed doors opening to a private south-facing patio where you can relax and enjoy the view of the main drive.
From the living room, a door leads into the kitchenette. This compact and practical space is fitted with all the essentials, including a two-ring hob, combi microwave, fridge with freezer box, and washing machine.
The bedroom is a comfortable double with fitted wardrobes, while the adjoining en-suite shower room provides a step-in tiled shower, WC, wash basin, and useful fitted cupboards.
Bishopstoke Park is one of Hampshire’s premier retirement villages, exclusively for the over 65s. Residents benefit from a wealth of facilities, including a swimming pool, spa, gym, restaurant, bar, library, snooker room and landscaped grounds.
Living in Garnier Drive means you’re right at the heart of the community, with all the main amenities under the same roof. Regular activities and events make it easy to meet neighbours and join in, while the south-facing patio gives you a sunny spot to enjoy the comings and goings of the village.

Ready to move in to now... This apartment offers both independence and peace of mind for the years ahead.
Key Facts:
This apartment is offered with Anchor’s flexible Assisted Living package, including one hour’s housekeeping per week.

Holding Fee: £415
Security Deposit: £2076

EPC: Currently rated C
Council Tax Band B: Eastleigh £1807.62 per annum (2026/2027)

Other Information:
There is an age restriction at this development, at least one of the residents must be over 65 years of age.
You need to be able to prove a household income of a least £54,000 to rent this property. (there may be circumstances where the landlord will agree to a let to tenants with a lower household income subject to a guarantor).
Anchor selects utilities centrally for the benefit of all residents. Residents receive a monthly statement showing their metered consumption for water, heating and electricity and are payable by monthly direct debit.
Bishopstoke Park is situated just 3 miles from Southampton Airport, and while this provides convenient access to travel, residents may occasionally notice some background aircraft noise.
Residents are allocated one parking permit per apartment.

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Permitted Tenant Payments

Holding deposit per tenancy: One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50K per year): Five weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent over £50K per year): Six weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Unpaid Rent: Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost keys/security devices: Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of contract (tenant’s request): £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of sharer (tenant’s request) where agreed with the landlord: £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

For Non Housing Act Tenancies a tenancy set up fee of £500.00 applies.

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