2 bedroom cottage to rent

SCHOOL HOUSE FARM COTTAGE, SAXTON LS24 9QF

A characterful and spacious 2-bedroom SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGE (79 m² or 850 sq ft.) nestled in the heart of this popular historic village overlooking the church yard. The cottage which is in immaculate condition has many charming features including ledged and braced doors with heavy Suffolk latches, stone flagged hall floor, excellent carpets, and modern kitchen and bathroom fittings. Gas-fired central heating. The beautiful well-stocked cottage garden is shared with the owner who maintains it.

UNFURNISHED Ref. no. REN/1839

RENT: £950 pcm exclusive

BOND: £1,095 (protected by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme – The Dispute Service Ltd.)

Viewing by appointment with the Agents

HEADS OF TERMS

1. The property will be let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement for a period of 6 months – but no longer. A copy of the Agreement under which the tenancy is offered, together with our statutory permitted charges, is available for inspection at our office.

2. Rent of £950 per calendar month payable monthly in advance by bank standing order, which will be reviewed annually.

3. A surety deposit in the sum of £1,095 (or 5 weeks’ rent, if greater) will be payable on commencement and refundable on termination provided that the tenant has complied satisfactorily with his/her covenants. We are a regulated agent for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, which protects tenants’ deposits in the event of a dispute between landlord and tenant at the end of the tenancy; full details of the scheme are available at .

4. A holding deposit for UK-based residents of £219 (one week’s rent) is payable on reserving the property; until this has been paid, the property will remain on the market. The deposit will be credited against the first month’s rent. Please refer to the holdings deposit form for further details. If there is more than one application, the landlord reserves the right to offer the tenancy to another tenant, i.e. it is not on a first-come, first served basis. In that case, the deposit would be refunded. In some cases, a guarantor may be required or 6 months’ rent will be payable in advance.

5. The Tenant will pay for utility company charges and council tax. North Yorkshire Council - payable 2024/2025 (gross) £2,079.39 - Band 'C'. Water & sewerage charges payable in addition (metered supply – sub-meter).

6. The property will be available in late June and the tenancy may commence on completion of the shorthold lease and payment of the first month's rent and deposit, subject to satisfactory references having been provided.

7. Applicants must complete and return a Tenancy Application Form to the Letting Agent before any tenancy can be considered. References and a Credit Search will be taken up.

DIRECTIONS: Leave Tadcaster town centre and proceed southwards in the direction of Sherburn in Elmet along the A162 road. After passing through the village of Towton take the turning on the right (after about 1½ miles) opposite the Scarthingwell golf course, signposted Saxton, and proceed into Saxton. Continue over the crossroads and the property stands on the right opposite the Church, identified by the Agent’s ‘to let’ board.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL: Having stone flagged floor. Carpeted staircase to first floor. Ledged and braced wooden doors to all rooms.

CLOAKS/W.C.: Fitted with close-coupled lavatory and hand-basin, full-width shelf and extractor fan.

SITTING ROOM: With 3 windows facing east and south fitted with curtains and having stone flagged window sills. Brick fireplace with multifuel stove set on stone hearth. Good quality carpet. 3 pairs of wall lights. 2 ceiling beams and display alcove.

DINING KITCHEN: Fitted with wall and base storage units having solid pine, waxed doors, pale marble-effect laminated wooden worktops and inset white 1¼ bowl sink. Built-in cooking appliances comprise AEG ceramic induction hob, and Hisense electric fan-assisted oven. Cooker hood with filter above the hob. Larder-type Zanussi refrigerator. Matsui microwave oven. Curtain pole to window (no curtains). Ceramic tiled floor. 8 ceiling LED down-lighters.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: 6.60m. x 0.89m. with matching carpet to all first floor rooms except for the bathroom. Display recess. 2 windows to staircase. Smoke alarm.

BEDROOM 1: 4.76m. (max.) x 2.86m. having 2 windows with curtains. 3 wall lights. Carpet.

BEDROOM 2: 3.37m. x 2.89m. having 3 windows with curtains. Beamed ceiling. Carpet. Access to roof space (not to be used by tenant for storage).

BATHROOM: 2.32m. x 1.94m. fitted with white panelled bath, with boiler-fed shower over and glass splash-screen. Close-coupled w.c. and washbasin in vanitory unit. Wall-mounted mirror with integral light and shaver socket. Vinyl floor-covering. Window with curtains. 4 down-lighters and extractor fan.

STORE ROOM: Off the landing 1.89m. x 0.95m. fitted with 3 deep shelves and carpet.

CENTRAL HEATING: Radiator central heating and hot water is provided by the modern Worcester Bosch gas-fired combination boiler located in the kitchen.

OUTSIDE: Shared garden (details to be discussed at time of viewing).

SERVICES: All main services are connected to the property including gas.

REN/1839

29/5/2024