Addisons Chartered Surveyors - Barnard Castle - Ref: L-10615241

A recently renovated, beautifully presented two-bedroom property situated in the sought after village of Startforth.

The property benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout and briefly comprises Living Room and Kitchen to the Ground Floor and Two Bedrooms and Shower Room to the First Floor.

The village of Startforth is situated south of the River Tees from Barnard Castle but yet the town centre is only a ten minute walk away. Barnard Castle is an exceptionally popular market town situated in the picturesque Teesdale Valley and has a good range of local amenities and is well situated for access to the A66 and on to the A1.

GROUND FLOOR

Living Room

A bright and spacious room with windows to dual aspect, stairs rising to the first floor, two radiators, and door leading into the Kitchen.

Kitchen

A good range of wall and floor units with contrasting work surfaces, electric oven and hob with extractor hood above, sink with mixer tap and drainer, space for a built-in fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. Cupboard housing the boiler, windows to dual aspect and wall hung radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

With window and doors leading to the Bedrooms and Shower Room.

Bedroom 1

Situated to the front elevation, two velux windows and window overlooking Low Startforth Road, radiator.

Bedroom 2

Situated to the rear elevation with picture window with views towards the Castle and Barnard Castle town, radiator.

Shower Room

Walk in shower with rainfall shower head, wc, hand wash basin, towel radiator, partially tiled walls, towel radiator and velux window.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the agents

Terms and Conditions

The property will be let furnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of twelve months at a rental of £750 per calendar month exclusive, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

In addition, a tenancy deposit of the equivalent of five week‘s rent (£865) 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 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 from. 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