3 bedroom semi-detached house

Newly built three bedroom property located in the sought-after village of Startforth, west of the historic and popular market town of Barnard Castle. There are a number of nurseries, primary and secondary schools in Barnard Castle including Barnard Castle School and Teesdale School. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M), bringing many areas within commuting distance.

Entrance Hallway

UPVC front door, laminate flooring, radiator and stairs accessing the first floor. Door leading off to living room, kitchen and ground floor cloakroom.

Cloakroom

Wall mounted handwash basin with tiled splashback, low level wc, obscured glazed window, vinyl flooring and radiator.

Living Room

A good sized reception room with window looking out over the front of the property and radiator.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Fully fitted kitchen with blue shaker style wall and floor units with copper contemporary handles and marble effect worktops. Integrated appliances including: - dishwasher, washing machine, electric fan oven, gas hob, fridge and freezer. Understairs storage cupboard, space for dining table and chairs, window and French doors accessing the rear garden.

First Floor

Landing

Window to the side elevation, large storage cupboard, loft hatch and door leading to all the first floor accommodation.

Master Bedroom

Double bedroom with window to the front elevation and radiator.

En Suite

Shower cubicle with mains shower, heated towel rail, low level wc, wall mounted hand wash basin, vinyl flooring and tiled splashbacks.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom with window to the rear elevation and radiator.

Bedroom Three

Single bedroom with window to the rear elevation and radiator.

Bathroom

Panelled bath with shower and screen, wall mounted hand wash basin, low level wc, heated towel radiator, vinyl flooring and tiled splashbacks.

Externally

Driveway providing off street parking and detached single garage. Enclosed rear garden with outside water tap and external lighting.

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 twelve months at a rental of £950 per calendar month exclusive, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

In addition, a tenancy deposit of the equivalent of five week's rent 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 - B

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 immediate occupation. 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

Compliance

All our branches have Client Money Protection (CMP) and are protected by RICS and The Ombudsman an independent redress scheme. Membership number T01921