3 bedroom semi-detached house to rent

A three bedroom semi detached property with gardens and parking situated in Barnard Castle.

Situated in the historic market town of Barnard Castle, this property provides easy access to the amenities within the town and its surrounding area. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. There are main line train stations at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports to be found at Newcastle and Leeds/Bradford. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M) bringing many areas within commuting distance.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Hallway

Doors leading to the accommodation, window to the side elevation, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, and stairs rising to the first floor.

Living Room

Window overlooking the front elevation, electric fire and coving to ceiling.

Kitchen

Fitted with a good range of wall and floor units with contrasting work surfaces, space for a freestanding fridge freezer, gas central heating boiler, gas hob and electric oven with extractor hood above, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, radiator, French doors leading to the garden and door to the utility.

Utility/Cloakroom

Work surface with cupboards, plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, radiator, door to cloakroom, doors providing access to the front and rear of the property.

First Floor

Landing

Window to the side elevation, airing cupboard and doors leading to the accommodation.

Bedroom One

A double bedroom with window overlooking the front elevation, fitted wardrobes and desk, and radiator.

Bedroom Two

A further double bedroom with window overlooking the rear elevation, storage cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom Three

A single bedroom with window overlooking the front elevation, and radiator.

Bathroom

Panelled bath with shower over, wc, pedestal hand wash basin, windows to dual aspect and radiator.

Externally

To the front of the property there is a driveway with parking for two cars. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with patio seating area, established shrub, hedged and fenced boundaries and shed.

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 6 months at a rental of £700 per calendar month exclusive, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

In addition, a tenancy deposit of the equivalent of five weeks rent will be payable prior to taking occupation.

The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings, including electricity, gas, water rates, Council Tax (Band B ) and telephone charges. Energy Efficient Rating – D

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 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 occupation from the end of January. 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.

Compliance

All our branches have Client Money Protections (CMP) and are protected by The Ombudsman an Independent Redress Scheme. Membership Number T01921