Rookhope Arch, 8 Market Place, St. Johns Chapel

One bedroom ground floor apartment available to let unfurnished in the heart of Weardale boasting modern living, off street parking and a communal garden.

LOCATION
St John’s Chapel is a rural village in the heart of Weardale. Originally a lead mining community, the village supports a number of local businesses and has a convenience store and primary school. Secondary schooling is available at the towns of Alston and Wolsingham.

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ROOKHOPE ARCH, 8 MARKET PLACE
Rookhope Arch is a one bedroom ground floor, apartment boasting an open plan living room and kitchen with views to the market place. The kitchen area has a breakfast bar, integrated oven with hob and extractor fan over, stainless steel sink, fridge/freezer and washing machine. The double bedroom lies to the rear of the property and has patio doors opening to a wrought iron fence enclosed, block paved patio area. There is a shower room with large double shower, WC and wash hand basin. A cupboard in the inner hall of the apartment provides additional storage space.

COMMUNAL SPACE
To the rear of the building the apartments all benefit from one parking space providing off street parking. Beyond the parking area is a large communal garden with picnic benches. The garden is for the use of the tenants of the properties at Chapel Race. There is a monthly £20 service charge to cover cleaning of the communal areas and cutting of the grass in the communal garden.

SERVICES
The property is served by mains electricity, water and drainage, and the heating is via electric room heaters.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
Durham County Council Tax Band TBC.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rookhope Arch, 8 Market Place is EPC rating D 60.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
It is understood that the property has access to a good broadband connection and has good mobile phone signal in this area.
The apartment has a low flood risk rating from surface water, and a very low chance of flooding from rivers and the sea.

INFORMATION FOR TENANTS
It is available furnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of six months, rent is payable monthly in advance by direct debit. In addition to the monthly rent you will be required to pay a deposit which is equivalent to 5 weeks rent. Payments to other third parties, such as Council Tax and utilities will be the responsibility of the tenants. The tenants are responsible for insuring their own personal possessions and contents of the property.

DURING THE TENANCY
Additional tenant charges may apply as per the issued tenancy agreement, for items such as replacement or loss of keys or interest on overdue rent.

TENANTS PROTECTION
Vickers and Barrass are members of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) which is a client deposit money scheme, we are also a member of NAEA Propertymark. For further information of membership please contact the agent direct.

REFERENCES
The landlords’ agents may take up references through a referencing company at no cost to the applicant. The obtaining of references is not a guarantee of acceptance.

COMMENCEMENT
The property is available for immediate occupation. A tenancy must commence within one month of the agent receiving suitable references. The first month’s rent and deposit must be made by cleared funds before the commencement date.

COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.

VIEWINGS
Please contact Vickers & Barrass Darlington office on to arrange a viewing, which are strictly by appointment only.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Durham County Council



NOTES
Particulars prepared – October 2024
Photographs taken – October 2024

PARTICULAR NOTES
The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending tenants, all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary consents for use and occupation and other details are given as a guide only and without responsibility.
Any application for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending tenants that they have relied solely upon their own personally verified information, inspection, and enquiries.
No employee of Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given by the landlord of this property.
The photographs show only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.
The particulars have been prepared in accordance with the Business Protection from Misleading Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.
The Landlord reserves the right to generally amend the particulars or method of let.