East Street, BH20

**APPLICATIONS TO VIEW ARE NOW FULL**

A two bedroom historic cottage located in the popular village of Corfe Castle on the National Trust's Purbeck Estate.

Available from 1st May 2024.

£1200 per calendar month.

The Location:
The property is located in the heart of the historic village of Corfe Castle. It benefits from a number of amenities including a village store (with post office), bakery, village school, public houses and a hotel. Further amenities can be found in Swanage (approximately 5 miles) and Wareham (approximately 5 miles).

The National Trust:
The National Trust is Europe's leading conservation charity, and is committed to preserving special places for ever, for everyone. The Trust depends on the income it generates from its rental properties, and could not deliver its core objectives without the support of its thousands of tenants and volunteers.

This property is part of the Bankes Estate was bequeathed to the Trust in 1982. Set in the Isle of Purbeck this half of the estate known as the Purbeck Estate, covers over 8000 acres encompassing coastline, heathland, farmland and woodland as well as property in the villages of Corfe Castle and Studland.

The Property:
15 East Street is one of 4 properties that make up the building known as Uvedales which is one of the most historic buildings in Corfe Castle. Dating from at least the 16th Century the Uvedale family included John Uvedale who was Mayor of Corfe in 1582. It has had many uses over the years including a Manor House, a Coaching Inn and a Workhouse. The National Trust has extensively restored these properties, the neighbouring property is a National Trust Holiday Cottage. Please note there is no allocated parking with this property.

Ground Floor
Entrance: Front door opens into a small porch area with original alcove set into the wall.

Living Room: Original flagstone floors and beams throughout the room. Original inglenook fireplace with wood burner.

Kitchen: Range of built in units and tile splash back above all worktops. Space for gas cooker, washing machine, fridge freezer and dishwasher.

First Floor
Bedroom 2: Double room with feature fireplace and wooden floor. Original floorboards have been saved where possible.

Bathroom: White bathroom suite including heated towel rail, toilet, hand basin and bath with shower attachment on the mixer tap.

Landing: Spacious landing area.

Second Floor
Main Bedroom: Very large room spanning almost the entire length and width of the property. Timber floor with original floorboards where possible. Windows on both sides of the room.

En-suite: En-suite with white suite including heated towel rails, toilet, hand basin and bath with shower attachment on the mixer tap.

Outside
Garden: This property will have the benefit of its own private garden plot as well as communal garden areas shared with two neighbouring properties and a holiday cottage.

Parking: There is no allocated parking with the property. Tenants will need to apply for a residents parking permit in the nearby Station Road Car Park, run by Purbeck District Council. Tenants to apply directly to Purbeck District Council for a residents permit at their own expense.

Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains water and drainage.

Outgoings & Council Tax: The tenant is to pay Council Tax, and all other outgoings relating to the property. The property is in Band E for Council Tax and the standard charge for 2023/2024 is £3,009.06

Energy Performance Certificate: Rating D61

The Tenancy
Term: The property is available to let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of 6 months.
Rent: £1200 per calendar month in advance by Direct Debit with the first payment being made on the commencement of the tenancy.

Rent reviews: The National Trust usually carries out rent reviews property every two years.

Deposit: No deposit is required.

Insurance: The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the building but the Tenant will be responsible for insuring the contents.

Repairing Responsibilities (Summary): The Trust will be responsible for repairs to the structure, exterior of the building, installations for the supply of services, external decoration and sweeping of chimneys and flues. The Tenant will be responsible for the interior, maintenance of garden, fences and drives.

Sub Letting: The property shall be occupied as a single private residence only. There will be no right to assign, sub-let or part with possession for the whole or any part of the premises.

Pets: Unfortunately dogs will not be accepted at this property. Tenants must seek the landlord's permission for any animals or birds to be kept at the property.

**NB: These particulars are issued for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair summary of the property.

Any description or information given should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact.

Photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are only approximate.

The National Trust reserves the right of not having to accept any offer received for this property. **