Property description

THE PROPERTY Orchard Cottage is an attractive mid terraced stone built cottage full of charm and character located in this popular Tyne Valley village. The accommodation which has gas fired central heating has numerous noteworthy features throughout and comprises; fully fitted kitchen and living/dining room with an open fire and a front porch leading out into the garden. Upstairs the landing provides access to two double bedrooms and the bathroom. Across the shared rear lane there is a private parking space for one car and to the front of the cottage is a delightful garden with flagged and gravelled sitting areas bordered by flower beds.  

GROUND FLOOR  

SHARED ENTRANCE PORTICO  

KITCHEN 11' 8" x 9' 0" (3.56m x 2.74m) Fitted wall and floor units, worktops incorporating a sink unit and single drainer with mixer tap over. Four ring gas hob with oven under and extractor hood above, tiled splash backs, ceramic tiled flooring and plumbed for washing machine. 

LIVING/DINING ROOM 18' 10" x 15' 1" (5.74m x 4.6m) Fireplace incorporating an open fire, exposed ceiling beams. Staircase to first floor. 

PORCH  

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING  

BEDROOM ONE 13' 10" x 10' 0" (4.22m x 3.05m) Built-in wardrobes. Fireplace. 

BEDROOM TWO 16' 1" x 9' 0 (max overall)" (4.9m x 2.74m) Built-in wardrobes. 

BATHROOM Panelled bath with shower over and glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Fully tiled walls 

EXTERNALLY  

TO THE FRONT Is a delightful patio garden with flagged and gravelled sitting areas boarded by flower beds. (The neighbours have a public right of access across the garden). 

TO THE REAR Is a shared rear lane together with private parking area for one car.  

SERVICES Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are connected. Gas central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water. 

AGENTS NOTES Andrew Coulson Property Sales & Lettings incorporating Mansons Property Consultants act for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property and have prepared these details for guidance purposes only. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and orientation are given without responsibility and intending purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves by inspection otherwise. We do not have any authority to make or give any representation as to the age, quality, state, condition or fitness of the property. Purchasers/Tenants must rely on their own enquiries.  

BEFORE YOU MOVE IN Pre-tenancy holding fee: £100.00 per adult (inclusive of VAT). Please note, this is deducted from the first month's rent

Pre-tenancy administration fee: 60% of the first month's rent (inclusive of VAT)

Additional tenant fee: Included in initial administration fee

Guarantor fee: Included in initial administration

Permitted occupier fee: Included in initial administration fee

Accompanied check-in fee: Included in initial fee

Pet deposit: Normal deposit amount is one month's rent plus £50.00; this can be increased at the landlords' request if tenants have pets (subject to prior agreement in writing by both parties)  

DURING YOUR TENANCY

During your tenancy amendment fee £90.00 (inclusive of VAT)

Tenant re-sign fee: £90.00 (inclusive of VAT)

Out of hours service/wrongful callout charge: £52.87 (inclusive of VAT)

Unpaid/late rent: This will be charged at 8% interest per year once the rent is 14 days overdue

Tenant breaking the agreement: Should the tenant break the agreement (including late rent) resulting in a letter being sent, a charge of £20.00 (inclusive of VAT) would apply. If breaking the agreement results in a Section 8 notice, then a charge of £35.00 (inclusive of VAT) will be charged to cover our reasonable costs

Lack of response to notice sent: Should the tenant not reply to the Section 8 notice resulting in a property visit being required, then a charge of £60.00 (inclusive of VAT) will apply

Payment returns: If payments are rejected by the bank, the tenant must cover our reasonable costs of not more than £20.00 (inclusive of VAT)

Abandoned property: If tenant abandons the property resulting in a property visit being required, then a charge of £60.00 (inclusive of VAT) will apply

Other fees and charges: Charges would apply dependant on nature of the landlord's items lost/damaged (tenant fault)  

ENDING YOUR TENANCY Ending your tenancy: No charge applicable

Ending your tenancy early: With written consent from Mansons the tenant may end the tenancy early and is required to cover the costs of deposit lodgement at £54.00 (inclusive of VAT)

Future landlord reference fee: No charge applicable  

TENANCY AGREEMENT All our properties are let on a 6 Monthly Assured Shorthold Lease. Shorter or Longer periods can be negotiated  

TENANT OBLIGATIONS The tenant is responsible (unless otherwise informed) for the connection of all utilities including electric, gas, oil, water, telephone and is responsible for council tax. The tenant must keep the property and its gardens in good, clean and tidy condition throughout the term of the tenancy. It is the responsibility of the tenant to contact the relevant utility companies and set up the bills in their own names.  

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE FEES, PLEASE CONTACT MANSONS PROPERTY CONSULTANTS 0191 2092222