27 Glebe Court, Portlethen, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4XR

Property Description

One bedroom flat in independent living scheme in Portlethen.

In Portlethen there are a range of services and facilities available, including a medical practice, post office, dentist and various shops, and a large supermarket within walking distance of Glebe Court. Leisure activities can also be pursued at the local community centre and all-weather bowling green. Communal facilities are available in the form of a residents' lounge and kitchen, laundry equipped with tumble dryers and washing machines and 2 guest bedrooms where tenants' relatives or friends can stay for a small charge.

Portlethen is conveniently situated to the south of Aberdeen, with regular transport links to the city by bus and rail. Glebe Court consists of 12 cottages owned by Aberdeenshire Council and three cottages and 19 flats in the main block owned by Castlehill.

Important Information - Glebe Court is an Independent Living Scheme and benefits from an Enhanced Housing Management Service. 

Our Independent Living Schemes in Aberdeenshire and Moray offers housing for older people in a safe and secure property with staff onsite to provide housing management services. These schemes promote independence with the capacity to sign post tenants to other services as their needs change to allow them to live independently in the home for as long as possible. 

Properties are self-contained flats or cottages designed to meet the requirements of people over 55 or with a medical or physical disability. 

Properties may feature grab rails, level access showers, lower baths, and high-level electric sockets. All properties are accessible flatted properties are no higher than two floors or have a lift. 

Further Important Information: 
Please be aware that the property may be currently occupied and you should not directly approach anyone who may be living in the property.  You need to make sure that you are tenancy ready and have considered how you will pay your rent (which is payable in advance), your moving costs & how you will furnish and floor any property you are offered.   

Rent is payable from the start of a tenancy and payable in advance e.g. January's rent is due on or before 1st January.  Rent must be paid on the day of signing for the tenancy.  You will then be required to set-up a monthly rent payment, i.e. Direct Debit.  If you are in receipt of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit and cannot pay the full amount straight away, we can consider setting up an arrangement but this must be discussed in advance.   Please note rent advertised is from 1/4/2024 and will be different if tenancy starts before this date. 

Council Tax, gas, electric bills are all the tenant’s responsibility and must be set up immediately with any meter readings provided to the supplier.  If this property includes a heating charge it is not eligible for Housing Benefit/Universal Credit.   
The property is let unfurnished and without flooring. You may be able to apply for advice/assistance with applications to the Scottish Welfare Fund if you do not have access to funds for furniture, floorcoverings, etc. 

The new tenant will be responsible for maintaining any garden and decorating the property throughout.   

Permissions: 

Pets.  If this property is a flat it is a no dogs scheme.  Further information can be found on the Association's Pet Policy at https://www.castlehillha.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Pet-Policy.pdf