Property description

A TASTEFULLY RENOVATED FORMER BARN (CIRCA 1850), SET WELL BACK OFF A MEANDERING AND PEACEFUL LANE, CLOSE TO OPEN FARMLAND. WOULD SUIT PROFESSIONAL COUPLE SEEKING A RURAL EASILY MANAGED AND COMPACT PROPERTY.

GROUND FLOOR
A short flight of steps leads via a stable type entrance door into:-

RECEPTION AREA - 18' x 11' 3 & 3' 10 x 5' 10 L shaped,
with an attractive tiled floor, rear window with recess, pair of French doors (with vertical blinds) to garden. Telephone point, inset halogen lighting and satellite aerial point. It also incorporates a KITCHEN AREA 10' x 6' 9 with granite type rounded edged work surfaces with a cream painted range of kitchen base cupboards beneath incorporating a Diplomat fan oven with matching ceramic hob above whilst around to the right there is a stainless steel sink unit, a concealed automatic washing machine while beneath the breakfast bar section there is a concealed larder fridge. Several ranges of wall cabinets with a stainless steel extraction fan. Inset halogen lighting.

INNER LOBBY AREA - 7' 6'' x 7' 0'' (2.28m x 2.13m),
forming an extension to the living room area and incorporating a built-in wardrobe/general storage cupboard, containing several ranges of shelving and the fuse box.

BATHROOM - 7' 10'' x 6' 3'' (2.39m x 1.90m),
with a white modern suite comprising pedestal wash basin, close coupled low flush wc, corner bath and walk-in Mediterranean style shower. Electric shaver socket, electric towel rail.

END BEDROOM ONE - 10' 3'' x 9' 10'' (3.12m x 2.99m),
with TV aerial socket, blinds to the two windows and tiled floor to match elsewhere.

BEDROOM TWO - 10' 8'' x 7' 2'' (3.25m x 2.18m),
with blind to window, tiled floor.

LOFT,
with access from the inner lobby via a pull down set of steps is the loft which is boarded and which has lighting.

OUTSIDE:
The property is approached by a meandering country lane with a short communal driveway leading over a Brooklet and then branching around to the left where there is parking for several vehicles on the tarmac surface prior to the wrought iron gates. There are a number of Pyracantha and Cotoneaster planted in that area. The tarmacadam drive continues on through the gates, flanked on the right hand side by a lawn to the garage. DETACHED GARAGE 19' 8 x 11' 10, with old work bench, up and over door, water supply and electric light.The main section of the garden lies to the Western end of the barn with a paved patio which adjoins a sizeable and fairly level lawned area in the corner of which there is a shrubbery with a low maintenance bark covering.

SERVICES & REMARKS:
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Charge of £30 per calendar month is included in the rent towards the water supply. The barn is equipped with FreeSat and also includes a satellite receiver for use by the tenants. Telephone/Broadband (subject to BT regulations).

TENANCY AND TERMS:
The property is available on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum period of 6 months and thereafter on a monthly basis. The property is being let unfurnished but with blinds and domestic electrical appliances where mentioned. The tenant will be responsible for paying fees on the following basis.Upon application and the Landlord's broad accpetance (subject to references) to proceed, the tenant will pay the sum of £144 (inclusive of VAT) and £36 (inclusive of VAT) per additional adult, for obtaining references, credit checks, the provision of the legal documentation and the inventory/schedule of condition. Should a Guarantor be required there will be a charge of £36 (inclusive of VAT) to carry out the necessary references etc. 50% of these fees will be returned if the references and credit checks are not acceptable and the Landlord decides not to proceed. The total sum is non-refundable if, the applicants decide to withdraw. The tenants will be responsible for paying one month's rent in advance, the council tax, together with all services. In addition the Agent's will require a bond of £665 from the tenant to be held against any damage to the premises/fixtures and fittings, fair wear and tear accepted, and will be returned minus any deductions at the completion of the tenancy. The Landlord would prefer Tenants, who are in employment and who have no pets due to the close proximity of farm livestock. Non-smokers only. Regrettably no DSS claimants can be considered.

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
D.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Monmouthshire County Council.

POST CODE:
NP25 4DW.

DIRECTIONS:
Leave the town centre via Monnow Street passing down the main street and then along the side of Waitrose. At roundabout turn right and cross the new Monnow Bridge. At traffic lights turn right and continue straight on over the first roundabout but just after the Three Horseshoes, turn left and follow Wonastow Road out past houses and industry into the countyside. In approximately 1 mile go through S bend with war memorial on left. Take turning on right (after bend) signposted Hendre (& unsuitable for HGV's). From this junction proceed for just over 0.8 of a mile and at bottom of hill, turn right, off lane and cross small brook, whereupon property will be seen on left before the small Chapel.

VIEWING:
Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents.