Description
Charming detached thatched cottage offered with two double bedrooms, a pleasant wrap around garden with parking for at least three vehicles and a detached garage/workshop. Although available immediately, please see Agent's Note.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY wooden floorboards; radiator; wooden entrance door and window to side; storage cupboard housing boiler; door to Shower Room.
SHOWER ROOM tiled flooring; white suite comprising of a low level wc; hand wash basin; walk in shower enclosure with mains connected shower; double glazed window; radiator.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 21' 7" x 11' 1" (6.6m x 3.4m) Dining area - wooden floorboards; radiator; two double glazed windows overlooking the garden.
Kitchen area - tiled flooring; hand made wooden kitchen with wood and tile worksurface over; appliances left as goodwill to include washing machine and electric oven; butler sink; two windows to front and side aspects.
AGENT'S NOTE - there is a Rayburn oil range oven in situ, but this is not to be used.
LOUNGE 19' 8" x 13' 5" (6.0m x 4.1m) wooden floorboards; central wood burner with tiled hearth; two radiators; triple aspect windows to front, side and rear; pine staircase leading to first floor with small understairs storage cupboard.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING wooden floorboards; radiator; doors to all rooms.
AGENT'S NOTE - as the property is a traditional style cottage, there are sloped ceilings on the first floor.
BEDROOM 1 13' 9" x 13' 9" (4.2m x 4.2m) wooden floorboards; two radiators; dual aspect windows overlooking the front and rear offering country views.
BEDROOM 2 11' 1" x 9' 10" (3.4m x 3.0m) plus wardrobe/storage cupboard; wooden floorboards; radiator; windows overlooking the front and rear aspects offering country views.
BATHROOM 11' 1" x 8' 6" (3.4m x 2.6m) tiled flooring; radiator; white suite comprising of low level wc; hand wash basin; roll top bath with telephone style mixer tap with showerhead attachment; frosted window to front.
OUTSIDE The property is accessed via a shared driveway giving access to a shingled drive providing parking for at least three vehicles. Large garage/outbuilding with workshop to side with power, lighting and overhead storage area. (some gardening tools and lawn mower included as goodwill). Outside tap. Wrap around garden with mature bushes surrounding - the tenant will be expected to keep the hedge and garden neat and tidy. Outside oil tank.
AGENT'S NOTE The roof will be re-thatched end of May/early June so although the property is available immediately, the Landlord's would be prepared to commence the tenancy after this date if that is preferable to the Tenant as parking will be restricted whilst scaffolding is up.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the letting agents, BYCROFT LETTINGS, tel: 01493 844489.
COUNCIL TAX The property is currently listed as Band D.
AGENT'S NOTE If you wish to download a copy of the brochure "How to Rent" please click on the brochure link below or go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent.
FEES Tenant Fees Schedule
Holding Deposit (per tenancy)
One week's rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year)
Five weeks' rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year)
Six weeks' rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
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 key(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 costs 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.
Please ask a member of staff if you have any questions about our fees.
Bycroft Lettings is a member of RICS, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme.
Tenants deposits are safeguarded by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme which is administered by: The Dispute Service Ltd, 1 The Progression Centre, 42 Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7DW phone: 0300 037 1000; email: deposits@tenancydepositscheme.com; fax:01442 253193.
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