2 bedroom flat to rent

A two bedroom second floor flat situated within Barnard Castle town centre.

ACCOMMODATION

A private coded door leads from Horsemarket to a court yard and an external communal staircase which leads to the flat. The flats entrance is through the only door found off the landing at the top of the communal staircase.

Entrance Hall

With doors leading to the accommodation, airing cupboard housing the Hot water system, intercom entry system, and night storage heater.

Living Room

Dual aspect with two sash windows overlooking the front and a sash window to the side, two ceiling roses and two doors leading into the entrance hallway and kitchen.

Kitchen

A good range of wall and base units with wood effect frontage and granite effect worksurfaces, slot in style electric cooker with extractor hood above, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dryer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, storage cupboard with a timber door and a window to the rear.

Bedroom 1

A double bedroom with a sash windows to the front and one to the side of the property overlooking Barnard Castle high street. A fitted wardrobe with sliding timber doors and a night storage heater.

Bedroom 2

A further double bedroom with a sash window to the side, a fitted wardrobe with timber sliding doors and a night storage heater.

Bathroom

Panelled bath with electric shower above, low level WC, vanity sink unit with cupboard storage, extractor fan, heated towel rail and a frosted glazed window to the rear.

EXTERNAL

There is a shared paved courtyard area which can be used by the residents and an area for bin storage.

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 £530 per calendar month exclusive, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

In addition, a tenancy deposit of the equivalent of one months 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 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