Cottage to rent in Matlock DE4, 3 Bedroom

Spacious three bedroom rural cottage in delightful location with stunning views towards Crich stand.

Description

Spacious 3 bedroom rural cottage in delightful location
with stunning views towards crich stand. Versatile accommodation comprising, Spacious Lounge, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Family Bathroom and Bedroom to the Ground Floor. Two double bedrooms to the first floor. Outside are gardens to the three sides and gated off road parking.

Situation

Meerbrook Cottage is situated adjacent to Meerbrook Farm at Longway Bank. The cottage occupies an excellent position with distant views over the surrounding countryside and towards Crich Stand. The property has a peaceful location yet is within easy reach of the A6 (approx 2 miles distant), which gives swift access into both Matlock and Derby and then the M1 which brings many of the Midlands Towns and Cities into easy commuting distance.

Mainline Railway connections are available at Matlock and Derby (London 1 hour 40 minutes). East Midlands and Manchester Airports are both within approximately 1.5 hours travelling time.

Directions

From Matlock take the A6 south. Approximately 3 miles after passing through Cromford and just before the A6 crosses the River Derwent, turn right onto the B5035 signed posted to Wirksworth. Follow this road for approximately 2 miles and the driveway to Meerbrook Cottage is on the right hand side as identified by our “To Let” board.

From Ashbourne take the B5035 to Wirksworth, proceed through Wirksworth on the B5035 towards Whatstandwell. After approximately 3 miles the driveway to Meerbrook Cottage will be seen on the left hand side and as identified by our “To Let” board. See location plan.

General Remarks

Constructed of Derbyshire Stone until a tiled roof the accommodation benefits from mainly double glazed windows as well as oil fired central heating and a wood burning stove in the living room. The accommodation more particularly comprises:

Breakfast Kitchen (16' 0'' x 13' 0'' (4.87m x 3.96m) maximum)

Door to side having over hung porch. Stainless steel double drainer sink unit complete with mixer tap. Fitted cupboards under. Electric cooker and hob. Cupboard and worktop to side, cupboard over. Glass fronted wall mounted cupboard. Plumbing for appliances. Tiled splashback, window to front and side, radiator, tiled floor.

Pantry

With tiled thrawls, small window to front, tiled floor. Accessed from Kitchen.

Central Hallway

With glazed panel door to front. Built in cupboard. Large cupboard understairs with oak door. Oak door to staircase.

Lounge (24' 0'' x 12' 0'' (7.31m x 3.65m) plus bay window)

Multi fuel stove set in stone fireplace with display alcoves to either side and tiled hearth. Matching coal store/display shelf to one side. Large bay window to rear with window seat. Exposed beams, four double wall lights, two radiators, double glazed panel doors to:-

Dining Room (16' 5'' x 12' 0'' (5.00m x 3.65m))

With full wall sliding patio doors to side, large window to rear and part glazed roof panels. One wall with exposed stone work and spotlights. Low level skirting radiator. Quarry tiled floor.

Family Bathroom (7' 1'' x 6' 1'' (2.16m x 1.85m))

Refitted with three piece white suite comprising; panel bath with shower over and shower screen, pedestal hand basin and low level flush WC. Matching part tiled walls. Store cupboard. Obscure glazed window to front. Wall mounted electric heater, radiator, shaver socket, wall mounted bathroom cabinet.

Ground Floor Bedroom (15' 4'' x 14' 0'' (4.67m x 4.26m) maximum)

With large window to front having a window seat, radiator, oak door.

At First Floor Level

Landing

Exposed pine staircase, radiator. Large Store Cupboard into eaves which would be ideal for conversion into an upstairs bathroom/shower room.

Bedroom Two (16' 4'' x 15' 8'' (4.97m x 4.77m) maximum)

With part sloping ceilings, large window to side, dormer window to front. Built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion heater and shelving. Several cupboards into eaves. Radiator.

Bedroom Three (18' 1'' x 13' 1'' (5.51m x 3.98m) maximum)

Part sloping ceilings, dormer window to front, small window to rear, cupboards into eaves, radiator.

Garden

The garden wraps around the front, side and rear of the property and is mainly laid to lawn with part stone wall and part hedge boundary.

General Notes

Tenure

The property is offered on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy which will be prepared by Bagshaws llp on behalf of the Landlord, for an initial period of 6 months.

Services

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private Drainage and Oil Fired Central Heating.

Local Authority

Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NN. Tel:

Fixtures And Fittings

Only those fixtures and fittings mentioned in these sales particulars and the Schedule of Condition of the Property and Its Contents (fixtures, equipment and effects) will the included in this letting. A copy of this document can be provided to you upon request and will be given to any interested party before any fees are incurred.

Council Tax

The tenant will be required to pay the council tax to the local authority. We understand that the property is currently within Council Tax Band E.

Rent

£895 p.C.M, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

Expenses

The tenant shall be required to meet all expenses for council tax, electricity, fuel, water, drainage, contents insurance, television licence and telephone charges.

In addition to the above the tenant will also be required to meet the fees due to Bagshaws llp for personal references (£50.00 + VAT per person), tenancy preparation (£125.00 + VAT) and ½ of the inventory preparation fee (£40.00 + VAT for one half).

Deposit

A deposit equal to one month’s rent plus £100 shall be due to the landlord at the commencement of the tenancy. This deposit will be paid into the Deposit Protection Scheme and repaid in full at the end of the tenancy subject to the property being left in a satisfactory condition following an inventory check.

Viewing And Application Arrangements

Strictly by appointment only through the sole agents’ Ashbourne office: Tel: Email:

Non Optional Fees For Tenants

When you rent a property through Bagshaws llp, non-optional charges will be payable. This statement aims to give a clear understanding to potential tenants of the charges payable, when they apply and how they are calculated. These charges are excluded from the advertised rent. When you apply to rent a property, the following costs apply (some may apply in certain situations only).

Referencing Fee

Charged at £50 plus VAT (£60 including VAT) per person. This fee is non-refundable and applies to anyone over 18 taking on the tenancy (excludes dependants eg. Children of the tenant who are over 18). If a single tenant wishes to apply for the property the referencing fee will be £50 plus VAT (£60 including VAT). If a couple applies for the property the referencing fee will be £100 plus VAT (£120 including VAT) as they will both need to be referenced even if only one person is in employment. This is because other checks are carried out on the non-working tenant.

Tenancy Admin Fee

Charged at £125 plus VAT (£150 including VAT), one fee per tenancy) once references have been returned as satisfactory. This fee is to cover administration work including preparing the tenancy agreement and lodging the deposit.

Guarantor Fee

Charged at £50 plus VAT per person (£60 including VAT). This fee is non-refundable.

Inventory Fee

The fee of £150.00 is split between the Landlord and Tenant at £75.00 each. If required by the landlord.

Deposit

This is usually equal to one month’s rent plus £100. So if the property you are renting has a monthly rent of £575 then the deposit will usually equal £675 unless the landlord requests a higher deposit to be taken. We will clearly state the deposit for each property in the property details.

Additional Pet Deposit

In cases where the landlord allows pets to be kept at the property, an increase in deposit is usually required. Normally an extra £100 per cat or dog is added to the deposit, however this is at the landlord’s discretion and the deposit will be confirmed with you prior to referencing.