Beckside, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12

A beautifully presented Grade II Listed spacious three bedroom cottage centrally positioned within the popular dales village of Middleton in Teesdale. The property briefly comprises: Open Plan Living/Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Snug and Double Bedroom to the Ground Floor. To the First Floor there is Two further Double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. Externally there is a raised patio area, parking and two attached stores.

Open Plan Living/Dining Room

The living area has a large Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, wooden mantelpiece, display shelves, wood effect flooring, wall lights, windows to dual aspect, electric wall heater and inset lighting. Doors accessing the Snug and Cloakroom.

Dining area with space for large dining table and chairs, window to the side elevation and electric wall heater. Stairs rising to the first floor and through access to the kitchen.

Cloakroom Low level wc with integrated hand wash basin, wood effect flooring and inset lighting.

Kitchen

Shaker style wall and floor units with wood effect worktops incorporating porcelain sink unit, tiled upstands and splashback. Integrated appliances including : - fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, electric fan oven, induction hob with concealed extractor fan unit above. Breakfast bar for informal dining, window to the side elevation, Velux roof lights, inset lighting and French doors leading out to the rear patio area.

Snug

Exposed stone walls and beams, wood effect flooring, sash window and door accessing the side elevation.

Door through to bedroom one.

Bedroom 1

Double bedroom with exposed stone walls and beams, wood effect flooring, window and door accessing the side elevation.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Velux window, spot lights and doors providing access to the first floor accommodation.

Bedroom 2

Double bedroom with windows to dual aspect, Velux window, electric wall heater and wall lights.

Bedroom 3

Double bedroom, sash window, wall lights, Velux window and electric wall heater.

Bathroom

Panelled bath with shower over and screen, tiled splashbacks and flooring, low level wc, cabinetted hand wash basin, heated towel rail and obscured glazed sash window.

EXTERNALLY To the rear of the property there is a raised patio ideally positioned for Alfresco dining being next to the kitchen. There is parking for several vehicles. There are two stores which adjoin the main accommodation.

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 £995 per calendar month exclusive, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

In addition, a tenancy deposit of the equivalent of five week's rent (£1158) will be payable prior to taking occupation.

The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings, including electricity, gas, water rates, Council Tax (Band TBC) 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