2 bedroom terraced house to rent

A recently decorated two bedroom stone built mid terrace house with parking and garage located in the semi-rural hamlet of South Cleatlam.

The property benefits from Oil Fired Central Heating and Double Glazing throughout and briefly comprises of Entrance Vestibule, Living Room, Kitchen, WC and Rear Entrance/Utility to the Ground Floor with Two Bedrooms and Bathroom to the First Floor and Attic Room.

South Cleatlam is pleasantly situated in this semi-rural location close to the popular village of Staindrop where there are a range of local hops and amenities available including schools for all age groups and a regular bus service. There are a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available in Barnard Castle, Darlington and Bishop Auckland all a short drive away.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Vestibule

Double glazed front door, inset lighting, cloaks rails, stairs rising to the first floor and door accessing the living room.

Living Room

Window to the front elevation, feature fireplace with freestanding electric fire, laminate flooring, radiator, and coving to ceiling. Door providing access to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and floor units, worktops incorporating stainless steel sink unit with drainer, tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances including fridge, electric fan oven, four ring hob and concealed extractor fan above. Window to the rear elevation, laminate flooring, two radiators, door accessing an understairs wc and stable door to the Utility/Boot Room.

WC

Positioned under the stairs with low level wc, wall mounted hand wash basin and radiator.

Utility/Boot Room

Situated to the rear of the property with wall unit and worksurface, plumbing for a washing machine, window and door to the rear.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Radiator, doors accessing the first floor accommodation. Separate door access to a ladder style staircase which leads to an attic room.

Bedroom One

A double bedroom with window overlooking the front elevation, two walk in storage cupboards with hanging rail, and radiator.

Bedroom Two

With window overlooking the rear elevation and views of surrounding fields storage cupboard, and radiator.

Shower Room

Walk in shower with electric rainfall shower overhead, low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin, wall mounted heater, radiator, extractor fan, non-slip flooring and obscured glazed window.

Attic Room

With Velux window, spotlights and two cupboards providing eaves storage.

Externally

The rear entrance door opens directly out to a decked area with steps leading down to a gravelled courtyard which houses the oil tank and oil-fired central heating boiler. Beyond, a rear access lane provides access to a private parking space and garage.

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 six months at a rental of £725 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, oil, water rates, Council Tax (Band A) 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 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 occupation in March. 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