9 Nether Mains Court, Echt, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6UL

Property Description

1 bedroom cottage in independent living scheme.

Situated within the village of Echt and conveniently placed for all local amenities such as the village shop and bus stop.  There is a limited bus service running past the scheme. 

Property has one bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom with level access shower. There is electric central heating in each unit in the form of storage and panel heaters.

The scheme has a common room with a small kitchen  There is a laundry for the use by tenants which contains an automatic washing machine, spin drier and tumble drier.  There is an external drying area. 

There is a guest bedroom available for use of tenant's family or friends with a shower room attached, a small charge is made for this service.

Scheme 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. 

Most schemes have communal facilities, and this can include a communal lounge, laundry facilities, and guest rooms.  Many schemes have an active social element for those who like to be involved. 

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.   
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 
Alterations.  Permissions for alterations is required e.g. a shed in garden.  You can request this from us.