1 bedroom flat to rent

A one bedroom second floor flat in the popular market town of Barnard Castle. The property comprises of an open plan lounge/kitchenette, 1 double bedroom with fitted mirror wardrobes along one wall, shower room/WC. The property also comes with one parking space in courtyard.

Entrance to flat from courtyard leading to stairs to first floor and 2nd floor flats.

UPVC Flat Door into corridor with built in storage cupboard on the right and double-glazed window looking out over rooftops to fields in the distance.

Lounge/Kitchenette

Lounge area with double aspect windows, electric storage heater, kitchenette with new under counter fridge, 2 ring electric hob, and a few base and wall kitchen cupboards.

Double bedroom

2 x double glazed windows, one wall of mirrored fitted wardrobes, electric storage heater

Shower room/WC

Shower cubicle fitted with electric shower, WC, wash basin with built in vanity unit, airing cupboard housing washing machine and space above washer to fit condenser dryer, heated towel rail

Outside

Communal courtyard area with parking space for 1 car

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the agents

Terms and Conditions

The property will be let part furnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of six months at a rental of £425 per calendar month exclusive, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

In addition, a tenancy deposit of the equivalent of five weeks rent will be payable prior to taking occupation.

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

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 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 in November. 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 RICS and The Ombudsman an independent redress scheme. Membership number T01921.