Balham, London SW12 9HW
Nearest Tube: Balham (Zone 3). Blain House is located in South London just five minutes walk from Balham rail and tube stations. There are plenty of bus routes including a night bus to Central London and the West End.
Blain House has 12 flats; six 2-bedroomed flats and six 1-bedroomed flats specifically designed for couples and families. The flats are all self contained, fully furnished and have private kitchen and bathroom facilities. See Flats Rates for prices.
Cookers, fridges, washing machines, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils are included in the price as are duvets, pillows and curtains. Tenants provide their own bed linen and towels.
Blain House benefits from a large garden at the rear of the house that includes a barbecue area, a childrens’ play area and a cycle shelter. There is a warden, who is resident at Blain House, available to help with any queries.
Blain House is situated near to lots of local amenities including a shopping centre, supermarkets, a street market and several high street banks. The Balham Leisure Centre, Balham Library and Tooting Bec, Balham and Wandsworth commons are all in easy walking distance.
The flats have gas fired central heating. Tenants pay gas and electricity charges for heating, lighting, cooking and hot water.
Tenants make their own arrangements for telephones. There is an optional internet connection available.
Residents can arrange to rent or purchase a television and are then responsible for paying their own television licence fee.
Keeping the flat in good order is the responsibility of the tenant. Breakages must be reported and any damage repaired. Any repair work outstanding when the flat is vacated will be charged for and the amount deducted from the total deposit. An inspection of each flat will be made periodically. It is expected that tenants clean their flat prior to departure.
Residents are required to allow access to their flats when necessary for maintenance purposes.
Extensions for tenancy can be considered before the lease expires, but residence for more than four years cannot be considered. One month’s written notice of termination is required.
We regret that car parking facilities are not available. Public transport is frequent and comprehensive.
All enquiries for Blain House should be made to Kevin Coyne at International Students House, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN. Email: k.coyne@ish.org.uk.