Lodge Close, Cockermouth

Welcome to your lovely new home and what a stunning property it is!
Completely refurbished throughout only a years ago to a first class specification, this highly desirable two bedroomed semi-detached bungalow is immaculate throughout and offers comfortable accommodation including a lounge, beautifully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room. There’s off road parking, a single garage and pretty gardens to the front and rear.
Perfectly presented – you won’t be disappointed!
Located within a popular and sought after residential area, there’s easy access onto the Greenway for a stroll into town where you’ll find a superb array of shops, eateries and leisure activities, or jump in the car and in no time you’re heading down the Lorton Valley to our fabulous lakes and mountains.

Things You Need To Know - Gas central heating & Double glazing

Entrance - The property is accessed via a uPVC door with frosted glazing panels and that leads into:

Inner Hallway - With wood effect vinyl floor covering.

Lounge - 4.06 x 3.91 (13'3" x 12'9") - With large window overlooking the front, coving and television point.

Kitchen - 3.11 x 2.87 (10'2" x 9'4") - Fitted with a range of base and wall units in grey with pale grey laminate worktop over with matching upstand. Includes double electric oven, 4-ring electric hob with glass splashback and concealed extractor fan and black composite sink with mixer tap; dishwasher. Undercounter lighting, wood effect vinyl floor covering, spotlights and white vertical radiator. uPVC door to the rear and window overlooking the back garden.

Bedroom One - 3.31 x 3.20 (10'10" x 10'5") - Double room to the front.

Bedroom Two - 3.30 x 3.18 (10'9" x 10'5") - Double room to the rear. Cupboard housing gas central heating boiler.

Bathroom - 1.97 x 1.67 (6'5" x 5'5") - With walk in shower with wall mounted Triton shower and attachments in clear frame, white wash basin and low level WC with concealed cistern set into unit in dark grey and white worktop over; chrome ladder style radiator, wall mounted medicine cupboard, frosted window to the rear and wood effect vinyl floor covering.

Externally - Front Garden - Concrete drive for one car leads to a single garage with path to the front and lawn with well established shrub and floral borders. A path leads round to the side.

Externally - Rear Garden - Pretty cottage style garden to the rear with paving and lawn to the centre with well established shrub and floral borders.

Directions - From Lorton Road proceed up Vicarage Lane, at the top turn into Norwood Drive and Lodge Close is on the left hand side.

Council Tax - Cumberland Council ) advise that this property is in Tax Band B.

The Rent - Rent is paid on a calendar monthly basis, in advance, and excludes charges for Services, Council Tax etc.

The Consumer Protection Regulations 2008 - Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available for viewing. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance.

Damage Deposit - A deposit will be paid by the tenant, prior to the commencement of the tenancy, equivalent to five weeks rent and it will be returned at the end of the tenancy providing there is no damage, the Inventory is correct and there are no rent arrears. The deposit will be held by the Deposit Protection Service (a custodial service scheme in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Legislation) and returned to you as per the Tenancy Agreement.

Alternatively, ask Grisdales about the ZERO DEPOSIT GUARANTEE which is available for this property (subject to conditions). Costs are a set up fee of £49 and a payment equivalent to one weeks rent. After that there is an annual renewal fee of £17.50 paid to Zero Deposit.

Holding Deposit - Grisdales takes a Holding Deposit from a tenant to reserve a property. This is one weeks rent and for this property will be £196.00.

This Holding Deposit will be held for up to 15 days (what is known as Deadline for Agreement). From taking the Holding Deposit the tenancy agreement must be entered into (signed by both parties and dated) before the Deadline for Agreement. However, Grisdales can agree with the tenant in writing that a different date (for example an extension) is to be the Deadline for Agreement. Please make your own enquiries as to when the Holding Deposit can be repaid to you and when it can be retained by Grisdales.
Should the tenancy commence, unless the tenant advises otherwise in writing, it is agreed that the amount of the Holding Deposit will be deducted from the first payment of rent.

The Tenancy - The property is offered on a 6 month Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Who Will Look After The Property? - The property will be managed by your landlord but you will pay rent to Grisdales.

Insurance - You are required to have sufficient means to cover your liability for the Landlord’s fixtures and fittings as set out in the Tenancy Agreement. Sufficient means includes a sum of money available to put right any damage, or alternatively you could purchase a suitable insurance policy to cover this liability.

The Landlord’s insurance policy does not cover your possessions within the property. You are advised to consider the need for Tenants Insurance, which usually includes cover for your own possessions and accidental damage to the Landlord’s items. Please see Grisdales for full details on this.

The Landlord will not be responsible for any damage caused to your belongings unless it is caused by an act or omission by the Landlord or Agent, which invalidates any insurance you do have.

Rental Protection Plan - Have you ever thought how you’d cover the cost of your rent if you were to become ill or injured and were unable to work? – Taking out Rental Protection Plan is a great way to protect yourself, or the ones you love, should the unexpected happen during the length of the plan – Ask for a FREE appointment to discuss this plan with Kirsty, our Protection Specialist.

Applications - Applications for the tenancy are to be made to Grisdales. The application form is on our website – please go to Tenants, Tenancy Application form. Please complete this form electronically and once we have received it we will discuss your application with the landlord and then arrange a viewing of the property. If the landlord decides to proceed with your application and requests that you are referenced you will need to complete a further online application form for Goodlord, our reference provider. References will then be carried out which can take up to 7 days.

Proof Of Identity - When you apply for a property to rent through Grisdales, you will be required to PERSONALLY provide identification in its ORIGINAL format.
This can be in the form of:
•Valid passport
•Valid photo card driving licence
•National Insurance Certificate
•Firearms Certificate
•Birth Certificate

Mortgage Advice - Grisdales works with The Right Advice Cumbria (Bulman Pollard) part of The Right Mortgage Ltd, one of the UK's fastest-growing Networks, offering expert professional advice to find the right mortgage for you. We have access to thousands of mortgages from across the whole market in the UK.

Our advice will be specifically tailored to your needs and circumstances which could be for your first home, moving home, re-mortgaging or investing in property. To find out more about how we can assist you, just call your nearest Grisdales office.

Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Some forms of Buy to Let Mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You may be charged a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances