3 bedroom cottage to rent

The property is a single storey 3 bedroomed country cottage lying on the outskirts of the popular village of Whorlton. The village lies approximately 4 miles from the centre of Barnard Castle and is situated beside the River Tees. The property is fully double glazed with sitting room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms & family bathroom. There is parking for 2 cars to the rear of the property and a cottage style garden at the front.

The accommodation comprises:-

Partially glazed front door leading to

Sitting Room

4.17m x 3.74m

 double radiator, double glazed window

Kitchen

4.93m x 2.80m maximum

Modern fitted kitchen with a range of eye and base units incorporating stainless steel sink unit with drainer, double radiator, partially glazed back door

Inner Hall

Bathroom

Bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC, tiled, radiator

Bedroom 1

3.45m x 3.63m

Double radiator

Bedroom 2

3.46m x 2.41m

Double radiator

Bedroom 3

3.25m x 2.83m

Double radiator

OUTSIDE

To the rear of the property there is off street parking for 2 cars. To the front of the property there is a cottage style garden.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the agents

Terms and Conditions

The property will be let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of six months at a rental of £725 per calendar month exclusive, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

In addition, a tenancy deposit of £836 will be payable prior to taking occupation.

The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings, including electricity, gas, water rates, Council Tax (Band C) and telephone charges. Energy Efficient Rating - D

Tenant Fees Schedule

Holding Deposit of One Weeks Rent

Unpaid Rent – Interest at 3% above the Bank of England base rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s) – Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost keys(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc.VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant's Request) - £50 (inc.VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the cost associated with taking landlord's instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) - £50 (inc.VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord's instructions, new tenant referencing and Right to Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenant's Request) – Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord's costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Commencement

The property is available for occupation end of July. A tenancy must commence within one month of receiving suitable references from an applicant, the payment of the first month's rent, tenancy deposit and the completion of a Tenancy Agreement.

Insurance

The tenant will be responsible for insuring their own personal possessions/contents of the property upon taking occupation.

Restrictions

No smokers, No Pets

Compliance

All our branches have Client Money Protection (CMP) and are protected by Property Mark and RICS an independent redress scheme.