A great opportunity to rent a 2 bedroom character cottage in the heart of the highly sought after village of Shebbear. Situated within a stone's throw of the post office and convenience store as well as the Devil's Stone Inn pub. The property benefits from double glazing, a great back and front garden as well as a private off road parking space and country side views to the rear. EPC=E. Available on a long term let from 12th August 24.

THIS ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all measurements are approximate):-    A stone front porch provides cover for the PVCu front door leading to:

LIVING ROOM 12'3" x 9'11" (3.73m x 3.02m). Newly fitted grey carpet. Feature solid fuel burner. Slate hearth. Character shelving and storage cupboard. Fitted curtain pole. Carbon monoxide detector. Radiator and window overlooking the front garden.

KITCHEN 10'8" x 9'2" (3.25m x 2.8m). Fitted shaker style eye and base level units in white with contrasting grey laminate work surface. Built-in electric hob and oven. Built-in fridge. Built-in freezer. Extraction hood. White PVC sink and draining board as well as a mixer tap. Under stair storage. Radiator. Newly fitted tile effect grey vinyl flooring. Thermostat. Heat detector.

REAR HALLWAY    Electric fuse board, key meter, newly fitted tile effect grey vinyl flooring. Utility cupboard with room and plumbing for a washing machine.

BATHROOM 7'10" x 7'3" (2.4m x 2.2m). Walk in shower with "Triton" electric shower. Low level WC. Hand wash basin. Radiator. Opaque window. Roller blind and tile effect vinyl flooring.

Upstairs:

BEDROOM 1 14' x 10' (4.27m x 3.05m). A large double bedroom. Newly fitted grey carpet. Radiator. Character timber door. Window overlooking the front garden and fitted curtain pole.

BEDROOM 2 10'9" x 10' (3.28m x 3.05m). A spacious double bedroom. Newly fitted grey carpet. Character timber door. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Window overlooking the read garden with fabulous countryside views beyond. Fitted curtain pole and Radiator.

OUTSIDE REAR    Patio area and bin storage. Garden shed. Path leading to the greenhouse. Beds on either side with plants, shrubs, flowers and also vegetable patches. There is a shared right of way across the rear garden. Shared pedestrian access is accessible via a gate next to 5 Balkwill Cottages.

OUTSIDE FRONT    Shared access with 2 Balkwill Cottages though the front gate and footpath leading to front door. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with borders containing shrubs and plants. The off road parking is located opposite the cottage in a private car park.

SERVICES    Mains water, electricity and drainage. The TV, telephone and broadband connections have not been tested and are the tenants responsibility.

COUNCIL BAND    Band 'A' (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).

EPC RATING    Rating E

RENTAL CONDITIONS    RENT: £750.00 per calendar month

DEPOSIT: £865.00

Available from the 12th August 2024 on a long term let.

A verifiable household income of at least £22,500.00 per annum is required to be considered.

References will be required.

Please Note Permitted Payments:
- Holding deposit, equivalent to one week's rent, to secure property. This will go towards the first month's rent providing that you do not withdraw from your application, do not provide inaccurate information, fail to disclose vital information or fail to proceed with the tenancy within a reasonable time frame.
- £50 Inc. VAT administration fee for any changes to the tenancy (when requested by the tenant).
- Early termination fee (only when agreed in writing from the landlord), £50 Inc. VAT administration fee plus any agreed reasonable costs (as agreed with landlord).
- Lost Keys / Security Devices, replacement will be charged at the reasonable cost to the tenant.
- Late rent. We reserve the right to charge interest; this can be added to each day after the rent due date (activated from day 15 of rent arrears), charged at an annual percentage rate of +3% above the Bank of England base rate until full payment is made.

Bond Oxborough Phillips Holsworthy obtains Client Money protection through CMP (Client Money Protect).
Membership no: CMP003347

Bond Oxborough Phillips Holsworthy are members of The Property Ombudsman.
Membership No: R00193-6



Directions

From Holsworthy proceed onto the A388 South, turn left after 0.3 miles onto the A3072 Windmill road. Follow this road for approximately 4.5 mile. Then turn left at Brandis Corner signposted Shebbear. Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right onto Fore Street (still signposted Shebbear). Follow this road for approximately 2.5 miles crossing the river Torridge continuing along Haycross Hill. After approximately 0.5 miles turn left onto Hayes Cross and proceed into the village of Shebbear. Continue to the main village square and turn right passing the Devils Stone Inn on your left. 3 Balkwill Cottages will be found a short distance on your left.