Skiddaw Heights, Brigham, Cockermouth

Looking for an apartment - tired of seeing town centre accommodation with all it's hustle and bustle, parking restrictions and lack of space...then, come along and have a look at Skiddaw Heights in Brigham. Just 3 miles / 10 minutes drive from Cockermouth and situated in the popular village of Brigham, Skiddaw Heights offers leafy surroundings with views opening up towards the Church, standing in it's own grounds with on site car parking.

Step inside and you will find very contemporary space with an attractive open plan living area including stylish kitchen, a white and chrome finished bathroom set against stone coloured ceramic tiling and two good bedrooms. The interior is attractively FURNISHED. Completing the accommodation are communal landscaped gardens within which there is private car parking.

The best of both worlds.....stylish, modern day living in a quiet, yet convenient, village setting.

Apartment No.2 Skiddaw Heights - A lovely self-contained FURNISHED ground floor apartment with car parking and use of communal gardens.

Entrance Hall - With doors leading into:

Open Plan Living Kitchen - 16'9" x 14'11" - An attractive living space with defined sitting, dining and kitchen areas to an open plan style, kitchen fitted with walnut effect laminate finished units including a range of base cupboards and drawers with granite worktops over, wall units to match, integrated eye level oven, hob and extractor, white goods including refridgerator and washing machine, patio door to outside space,

Bathroom - 4'2" x 10'6" - Stylish and contemporary white and chrome finished bathroom, bath with shower over and glass splashscreen, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, wc, stone coloured ceramic tiled floor and part tiled walls

Bedroom One - 12'9" x 15'1" into alcove -

Bedroom Two - 15'0" x 7'0" -

Car Parking And Gardens - The apartment includes on site car parking within the grounds. Landscaped garden areas.

Facilities - Gas central heating

Directions - From Cockermouth take the A66 in a westerly direction and at the Brigham/Broughton turn take the left turn to Brigham and follow the road up passing the church and as the road bears right, Skiddaw Heights can be found in front of you.

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

Council Tax - Allerdale Borough Council ) advise that this property is in Tax Band A

Damage Deposit - A deposit will be paid by the tenant, prior to the commencement of the tenancy, equivalent to five weeks rent. This 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 in accordance with the Tenancy Agreement.

Holding Deposit - Grisdales takes a Holding Deposit for from a tenant to reserve a property. This is one week's rent and for this property will be £150

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.

Restrictions - At the landlords request pets or smokers are not permitted.

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

Who Will Look After The Property? - For peace of mind, the property will be managed by 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.
 
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.
 
It is recommended that you hold adequate insurance to protect against accidental damage caused by the Tenant to the Landlords Fixtures and Fittings at the premises as described in the Inventory. You should also consider insuring your own possessions. Please speak to Grisdales for further information.

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 an FREE appointment to discuss this plan with Lewis Morgan, 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. If the landlord decides to proceed with your application and requests that you are referenced you will need to complete a further on-line application form for Homelet, our reference provider. References will then be carried out which can take up to 7 days.

What Happens Next - Please see our website for further information.

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 Bureau - Grisdales work with Mortgage Advice Bureau, one of the UKs largest award winning mortgage brokers, offering expert professional advice to find the right mortgage for you. We have access to over 11,000 mortgages from over 90 different lenders across 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.
Mortgage Advice Bureau Doing whats right for you.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed. To find out how we can help you realise your dreams, just call your nearest Grisdales office.