Constructed in 1886, Gunside Cottage offers a quaint two bedroom semi-detached cottage that would make an ideal home for those looking to embrace a peaceful and rural lifestyle. Located in the popular village of Meerbrook, the property offers an open plan living and kitchen space, garden room / utility area, bathroom and storage to the ground floor. The first floor has two bedrooms and shower room. Externally the property benefits from a gated driveway and detached garage and garden space to the front aspect.

Situation And Directions - Gunside Cottage lies in the heart of a popular rural village providing easy access to the main towns of Leek, Macclesfield and Buxton. Local interests such as Tittesworth Reservoir and The Roaches are a short walk from the property and two local public houses are both within a mile from the property. There is also a church, village green and village hall in the village.

From the Buxton Road, turn past the Three Horseshoes and continue in to Meerbrook. Continue into Meerbrook passing the reservoir entrance and the Lazy Trout Public House until you reach the crossroads at the church. Take a left turn as if heading back into Leek and continue along this road for approximately 1 mile and Gunside Cottage is the first track on the right. Turn right through Franklin Farm. Go straight up the lane and bare left at the top following the stone wall. Gunside Cottage will be found on the left hand side of Gunside Farm on the corner. Please do not block the track that continues to the left of the property as that is access to another farm.

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Accommodation Comprises -

Entrance Porch - 0.928 x 0.867 - Wooden entrance doors lead into the front entrance porch with quarry tiled floor and windows to both sides.

Open Plan Kitchen And Living Space - 5.169 x 4.183 - The kitchen area has a quarry tiled floor, window to the front aspect, base cupboards and drawers with worktop over, matching wall mounted cupboards, space for an electric cooker, stainless steel sink and drainer unit.

The living area offers fitted carpet, window to the front aspect, storage heater, log burner set in a stone fireplace.

Garden Room / Utility Area - With red and black quarry tile floor, ceiling light point, storage heater, access to an open storage area and a cold store. Windows to the rear aspect, storage cupboard and external door.

Bathroom - 1.80 x 1.71 (5'10" x 5'7") - With red quarry tiled floor, low level lavatory, window, pedestal wash hand basin, airing cupboard with shelving, bath with shower figment over, heated towel rail and ceiling light point.

Stairs To First Floor Landing - With fully fitted carpet, window to the rear aspect, ceiling light point.
This space could be used as a small office area.

Shower Room - 2.13 x 2.04 (6'11" x 6'8") - With window to the rear aspect, pedestal wash hand basin, low level lavatory, enclosed shower cubicle, airing cupboard housing the water cylinder, exposed beam, heated towel rail and window to the side aspect.

Bedroom One - 2.452 x 4.185 - With fitted carpet, window to the front aspect, radiator and ceiling light point.

Bedroom Two - 2.642 x 4.154 - With fitted carpet, windows to the front aspect, skylight window, radiator and ceiling light point.

Outside - To the front aspect there is a gated driveway which gives access to the detached garage, along with a front garden area. To the rear aspect there is a flagged patio garden which is shared with next door.

Garage - 4.860 x 6.582 - Benefitting from an electrically operated double door and pedestrian access door at the rear, electrical points, electric meter and fuse box.

Services - We believe mains electricity is connected with septic tank drainage, the water is provided by a natural spring which is filtered before going into the house.

Viewings - By prior arrangement through Graham Watkins & Co.

Council Tax And Local Authority - We believe the property is in band B and the Local Authority is Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Holding Deposit - Non-refundable Holding Deposit Requested: equal to one week's rent

PLEASE NOTE: A holding deposit will be requested from you if the landlord/s wishes to process your application. This will be to reserve the property you have applied for, while the reference checks are being carried out. The holding deposit will be retained by Graham Watkins & Co. if the applicant or guarantor withdraws from applying for the property, fails the referencing checks or fails to sign the tenancy agreement within 15 calendar days (or other date mutually agreed in writing).

Deposit - The deposit is typically equal to five weeks' rent (but may vary). The holding deposit and four weeks' deposit will be held together by a registered deposit scheme and shall be returned at the end of the tenancy, subject to deductions. Please note no interest is paid on the deposit.

Identification - TWO separate forms of identification must be supplied along with each application. These need to be photographic and proof of current residency.

Photo ID: A form of photographic ID is required for each applicant as part of your application. Passports and photographic driving licenses are both acceptable. If you do not hold a UK/European Passport you must provide a copy of your Visa/Work Permit.

Proof of Residency: A utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months is required as part of your application. This must show your current address and be in your name.

Please Note - The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property.

Measurements - All measurements given are approximate and are 'maximum' measurements.