Properties

The Cedars

The Cedars
  • The Cedars
  • Birch Grove
  • Underwood
  • Llanmartin
  • NP18 2JB

Description

A purpose built property for older people and consisting of:

  • 8 two person one bedroom flats
  • 2 three person two bedroom flats

Each flat is self-contained with its own entrance hall, kitchen, bathroom, lounge and double bedroom(s). Kitchens are fully fitted with space so that a washing machine, cooker and fridge can be fitted. Heating is by gas. There are emergency pull cords located in each room, which are linked to an operator in the case of emergencies.

The scheme also has car park facilities, an outside drying area for laundry and pleasant gardens for the tenants.

Environmental Factors

Situated in a small village near to local amenities and adjacent to Underwood Free Church.

Rent and Service Charges

The rent which includes a charge for the services listed is set annually by the Association and is known as an Assured Rent. This means that the rent will be below the comparable market level rents in the local area.

The weekly charges which apply from April 2012 for 12 months are as follows:

PropertyRent            Service charge          Support charge

1 bedroom 2 person ground floor £67.15 £6.95 £0.64
1 bedroom 2 person first floor £66.69 £6.95 £0.64
2 bedroom 3 person ground floor £70.66 £6.95 £0.64
2 bedroom 3 person first floor £70.20 £6.95 £0.64

Rent and Service charges are eligible for housing benefit; the Support charge is eligible for Supporting People funding. For further details contact Newport City Council.

Flats only – This is a Flexible Tenure for the Elderly (FTE) type scheme, which provides the opportunity to purchase a proportion of the property. Please let us know if you would like further information about the FTE scheme. These units are also available on a standard fully rented basis.