Eaglesfield, Cockermouth

This is an absolute delight! With a modern and stylish kitchen and bathroom, this is a fabulous two bedroomed barn conversion which offers some great space, ideal for a single person (or couple) looking for a quiet life in a semi-rural location.
It’ll cosy up perfectly in the evenings, and during the day you can enjoy the garden and some great views over the village towards the Lake District fells in the distance.
Internally the ground floor accommodation is open plan and incorporates sitting, dining and cooking spaces very nicely, on the first floor there are two good sized bedrooms and a stylish and practical shower room, and a second open staircase leads to a mezzanine area which could be used as “work from home” space, or for “well being” or just good old storage! Looks great with trailing plants!
Gas heating, double glazing, off road parking for one car and a garden too.

Things You Need To Know - Gas central heating and double glazing.

Entrance - The property is accessed via a hardwood door into:

Porch - With painted floor, pine woodwork, coat hooks, stone feature and natural pine door with clear glass panel leads into:

Open Plan Kitchen/Diner - 5.72 x 4.79 (18'9" x 15'8") - A fabulous open plan area suitable for dining, relaxing and cooking.

Lounge/Dining Area - With white washed stone wall and recessed shelf area, windows to the front and side and glazed door leading onto the rear garden, natural pine skirting boards, natural beams and stairs leading up to inner lobby and there is an understairs cupboard.

Kitchen Area - Fitted with a range of base units in pale grey with white laminate worktop over with matching upstand and ceramic tiled splash-back. Includes integrated electric oven, 4-ring electric hob over and stainless steel sink, plumbing for a washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, wall mounted shelving, window overlooking the front, extractor fan, beam and spotlights and natural wooden floor.

Stairs And Landing - Stairs with pine bannisters and handrail leads to a first floor landing which gives access to the second floor with large window overlooking the front, wall mounted gas boiler, exposed stone wall and doors leading into two bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One - 3.85 x 2.38 (12'7" x 7'9") - Double room with recess for hanging clothes and window overlooking the front with a view of the Lake District fells in the distance.

Bedroom Two - 3.16 x 2.34 (10'4" x 7'8") - Double room to the front with a window to the side and front.

Shower Room - 1.87 x 0.79 (6'1" x 2'7") - Fitted with round ceramic wash basin with chrome mixer tap set into wood worktop with mirror behind and wall mounted light above, low level WC and shower cubicle with sliding door and wall mounted chrome shower and attachments, black ladder style radiator, natural wooden features and Velux roof light and vinyl flooring.

Mezzanine Level - 4.91 x 3.23 (16'1" x 10'7") - An open staircase leads to a mezzanine level which is not suitable for use as a bedroom but would make a great study/wellbeing area. With exposed stone wall, ceiling beams, window to the side and Velux roof light and some lovely traditional wooden features.

Externally - Parking for one car on the gravelled area at the front and to the side is a garden and lawn with shrub and floral borders.

Directions - As you enter Eaglesfield from the Paddle School junction proceed into the village, passing the Village Hall, Barkers Meadow and Beckside turns (all on the right). At the next junction turn right and continue through "the narrows" and as the road bears sharp left, turn right onto the track at Hotchberry House. Continue down the track, turning right after Low and High Barn and the property is on the right hand side.

Council Tax - We have been advised by Cumberland Council ) that this property is placed in Tax Band B.

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

The Consumer Protection Regulations 2008/Viewings - Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

Damage Deposit - A deposit will be paid by the tenant, prior to the commencement of the tenancy, equivalent to five weeks rent and it 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 as per the Tenancy Agreement.

Holding Deposit - Grisdales take a Holding Deposit from a tenant to reserve a property. This is one week's rent and for this property this will be £167.00.

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.

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

Who Will Look After The Property? - The property will be managed by your landlord.

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 to speak with 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 you will be offered a viewing and, if successful, request that you are referenced. You will need to complete a further on-line application form for Goodlord, our reference provider. References will then be carried out which can take up to 7 days.

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

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