The Accommodation briefly comprises:

On the Ground Floor Entrance Open plan living/dining room having a modern electric wall mounted fire, TV and telephone point, Kitchen area has base units with work tops, single drainer sink, wall units, electric cooker, hob, extractor hood. Freestanding fridge/freezer and washing machine are included. Living area has sofa & chair, wall mounted TV bracket.

Double Bedroom; Double bed, chest of draws & wardrobe

Single Bedroom; single bed & storage cupboard

Shower room including mains shower, wash-basin, WC, and extractor fan.

Outside: One car parking space

Services: All mains services, including gas

Gas central heating, with radiators throughout

TV and telephone points

Council Tax: The Cumberland Council Tax website states that the property lies in band ‘C’, the Council Tax for the year 2023/2024 being £2026.97

Rent: A rent of £725 per calendar month, exclusive of outgoings, is expected for the property.

Deposit: A deposit of £800 will be payable at the onset of the tenancy.

EPC: The property has a rating of “C” (76) A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available for viewing at Edwin Thompson’s office

Tenancy Agreement: The tenant will sign a standard tenancy agreement prior to taking occupation of the property. A copy of the agreement is available for viewing at the office.

Viewings: By appointment with Edwin Thompson.

Applications:

The successful applicant will be asked to pay a holding deposit of £160 equalling 1 weeks rent. This will be used towards the first month’s rent if the application is successful.

The deposit is non refundable if the application is withdrawn or if the tenant fails to give accurate information during the application process

Local Occupancy Clause:

“Person(s) with a Local Connection” means a person having local connections and proven or identified need which shall be conclusively presumed in the case of an individual who before taking up occupation of the dwelling satisfies one of the following criteria:

• The person has been continuously resident in the Locality Defined for three years immediately prior to occupation; or

• The person has been in continuous employment in the Locality Defined for at least the last 6 months and for a minimum of 16 hours per week immediately prior to occupation; or

• The person is a former resident who wishes to return to the Locality Defined having completed a post-secondary (tertiary) education course within 12 months prior to occupation and who immediately prior to attending the course lived in the Locality Defined for at least three years; or

• The person is currently in the Armed Forces, in prison, in hospital or similar accommodation whose location is beyond their control, and immediately before moving to this type of accommodation lived in the Locality Defined for at least three years; or

• The person needs to live in the Locality Defined because they need substantial care from a relative who lives in the Locality Defined, or because they need to provide substantial care to a relative who lives in the Locality Defined. Substantial care means that identified as required by a medical doctor or relevant statutory support agency; or

• The person is a former resident who lived in the Locality Defined for three years and then lived outside the Locality Defined for social and/or economic reasons and is returning to live in the Locality Defined within three years of the date of their departure.

“Locality Defined” means the parishes of Keswick; Above Derwent; Borrowdale; St Johns, Castlerigg and Wythburn; Threlkeld; and Underskiddaw. Also Lamplugh, Lorton, Loweswater, Buttermere, Blindbothel, Wythop, Embleton, Setmurphy, Blindcrake, Bewaldeth, Snittlegarth & Bassenthwaite which lie within the administrative area of the Lake District National Park.