Butterknowle, Copley, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, DL13

A two-bedroom property with gardens situated in a semi-rural location within the village of Butterknowle.

The village of Butterknowle is located in the Gaunless Valley in scenic lower Teesdale. Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland are easily reached and provide plentiful amenities. There are many beautiful places to visit including nearby Hamsterley Forest, the Wear Valley Railway and picturesque walking countryside are all easily accessed from the property

Ground Floor

Property is entered via a Upvc front door leading to the Entrance Vestibule.

Entrance Vestibule

Doors leading to ground floor accommodation and staircase rising to the first floor.

Living Room

Beamed ceiling, Brick fireplace with solid multifuel stove inset, radiator

Kitchen

A range of fitted wall and floor units with contrasting work surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, window overlooking the rear elevation, radiator, and door to the Rear Lobby.

Rear Lobby

Door leading to the garden, radiator and door to the bathroom.

Bathroom

Panelled bath with shower above, pedestal hand wash basin, low level wc and obscured window.

First Floor

Bedroom One

Window overlooking the front elevation, feature fireplace, storage cupboard, and radiator.

Bedroom Two

Window overlooking the rear elevation, and radiator.

Externally

To the front of the property there is an enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn. The rear garden is also mainly laid to lawn and is enclosed. The rear garden also houses the oil-fired central heating boiler and oil tank.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the agents

Terms and Conditions

The property will be let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of twelve months at a rental of £525 per calendar month exclusive, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

In addition, a tenancy deposit of the equivalent of five week's rent will be payable prior to taking occupation.

The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings, including electricity, gas, water rates, Council Tax (Band A) and telephone charges. Energy Efficient Rating - E

Tenant Fees Schedule

Holding Deposit of One Weeks Rent

Unpaid Rent – Interest at 3% above the Bank of England base rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s) – Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost keys(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc.VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant's Request) - £50 (inc.VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the cost associated with taking landlord's instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) - £50 (inc.VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord's instructions, new tenant referencing and Right to Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenant's Request) – Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord's costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Commencement

The property is available for immediate occupation. A tenancy must commence within one month of receiving suitable references from an applicant, the payment of the first month's rent, tenancy deposit and the completion of a Tenancy Agreement.

Insurance

The tenant will be responsible for insuring their own personal possessions/contents of the property upon taking occupation.

Restrictions

No smokers

Compliance

All our branches have Client Money Protection (CMP) and are protected by RICS and The Ombudsman an independent redress scheme. Membership number T01921

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Property is entered via a Upvc front door leading to the Entrance Vestibule.

Entrance Vestibule

Doors leading to ground floor accommodation and staircase rising to the first floor.

Living Room

Beamed ceiling, Brick fireplace with solid multifuel stove inset, radiator

Kitchen

A range of fitted wall and floor units with contrasting work surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, window overlooking the rear elevation, radiator, and door to the Rear Lobby.

Rear Lobby

Door leading to the garden, radiator and door to the bathroom.

Bathroom

Panelled bath with shower above, pedestal hand wash basin, low level wc and obscured window.

First Floor

Landing

Doors to first floor accommodation

Bedroom One

Window overlooking the front elevation, feature fireplace, storage cupboard, and radiator.

Bedroom Two

Window overlooking the rear elevation, and radiator.

Externally

To the front of the property there is an enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn. The rear garden is also mainly laid to lawn and is enclosed. The rear garden also houses the oil-fired central heating boiler and oil tank.