Marne Terrace, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, DL13

A recently decorated four-bedroom end of terrace with garden and double garage situated in a semi-rural position overlooking countryside views within the village of Butterknowle. 

The neighbouring market towns of Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland and Darlington are within easy reach. The A688, A67, A68 and A1(M) provide excellent transport links with the major commercial centres of the North East.

Accommodation

Ground Floor 

Hall 

With stairs to first floor, large walk in understairs cupboard, and radiator. 

Living Room 

A brick fireplace with an inset multi-fuel stove creates an attractive focal point to the room. Additional features include a radiator, coving to the ceiling, and a window to the front elevation. An opening leads through to the dining room.

Dining Room 

With windows to dual aspect, and radiator. 

Inner Hall 

Door to kitchen and door to rear. 

Kitchen 

The kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units complemented by contrasting work surfaces. Features include an electric double oven, electric hob with extractor hood above, sink with mixer tap and drainer and a breakfast bar. There is space for a freestanding fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine, window overlooking the garden and radiator. 

First floor 

Landing 

Doors to accommodation. 

Bedroom One

Newly fitted carpet, and window to the front elevation enjoying far-reaching countryside views. The room also benefits from a fitted dressing table with drawers and a radiator.

Bedroom Two 

A further double bedroom with window overlooking the garden, radiator and coving to the ceiling.

Bedroom Three 

A further double bedroom with window to the front elevation overlooking reaching countryside views, storage cupboard and radiator. 

Bedroom Four

With window overlooking the garden, coving to ceiling and radiator. 

Bathroom 

A spacious bathroom with walk in shower, bath, hand wash basin, obscured window to rear and radiator. 

Externally

A gated entrance provides access from the road to the property, while a side gate leads past a decked seating area into the enclosed rear garden.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a central pathway leading to the driveway and double garage. Two external stores one housing the oil-fired central heating boiler.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the agents

Terms and Conditions
The property will be let unfurnished on an Assured Periodic Tenancy at a rental of £950 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,oil, water rates, Council Tax (Band B ) 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.

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

Hall

With stairs to first floor, large walk in understairs cupboard, and radiator.

Living Room

A brick fireplace with an inset multi-fuel stove creates an attractive focal point to the room. Additional features include a radiator, coving to the ceiling, and a window to the front elevation. An opening leads through to the dining room.

Dining Room

With windows to dual aspect, and radiator.

Inner Hall

Door to kitchen and door to rear.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units complemented by contrasting work surfaces. Features include an electric double oven, electric hob with extractor hood above, sink with mixer tap and drainer and a breakfast bar. There is space for a freestanding fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine, window overlooking the garden and radiator.

First Floor

Landing

Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One

Newly fitted carpet, and window to the front elevation enjoying far-reaching countryside views. The room also benefits from a fitted dressing table with drawers and a radiator.

Bedroom Two

A further double bedroom with window overlooking the garden, radiator and coving to the ceiling.

Bedroom Three

A further double bedroom with window to the front elevation overlooking reaching countryside views, storage cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom Four

With window overlooking the garden, coving to ceiling and radiator.

Bathroom

A spacious bathroom with walk in shower, bath, hand wash basin, obscured window to rear and radiator.

Externally

A gated entrance provides access from the road to the property, while a side gate leads past a decked seating area into the enclosed rear garden.The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a central pathway leading to the driveway and double garage. Two external stores one housing the oil-fired central heating boiler.