OVERVIEW Located towards the top of Captain French Lane and within walking distance of the town centre, this two bedroom cottage also boasts a garden and garage. There is a lounge extension at the rear with patio doors and a kitchen with dining area. One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor with a further second bedroom and shower room on the first floor. Gas centrally heated and double glazed. Sorry No Smokers and Not Suitable for Pets.

ACCOMMODATION A gated ginnel at the side of the property leads to a traditional front door and into:

VESTIBULE/HALL Stairs lead to the first floor and there is a radiator and ceiling light.

KITCHEN/DINER 15' 4"/9' 2" x 14' 3"/8' 9" (4.67m/2.79m x 4.34m/2.67m) An L shape room, semi open plan to the lounge at the rear. The kitchen area is fitted with dove grey shaker style base and wall units with wood effect worktops. Electric cooker with canopy over, one and a half bowl sink with drainer and plumbing for a washing machine. Two ceiling lights and a radiator. An electric flame effect stove is set to the chimney recess in the dining area and there is wooden style flooring.

BEDROOM 13' 3" x 10' 6" (4.04m x 3.2m) A double glazed window faces the front aspect with outlook across Captain French Lane towards green space. Radiator and a ceiling light. Built in wardrobe housing the boiler.

LANDING From the hallway a narrow staircase leads to the first floor. The landing has a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Radiator and a ceiling light.

BEDROOM 14' 2" x 9' 2" (4.32m x 2.79m) A UPVC double glazed window faces the rear aspect. Access to the eaves, a ceiling light, radiator and television cabling.

SHOWER ROOM 9' 7" x 8' 8" (2.92m x 2.64m) A Frosted UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Fitted with a shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Partial tiling to the walls, a heated towel rail and radiator and a wall light.

EXTERNAL At the rear of the property is an enclosed cottage style garden with flowering borders and artificial grass. Patio area close to house.

Further to the rear and accessed from the service lane is a garage. Measuring 15' 8" x 8' 3", the garage has double doors.

On Street Permit Parking.

GENERAL INFORMATION Mains Services: Water, Gas, Electric and Drainage
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Grading: E

Applying for a tenancy

Should you wish to apply for a tenancy, you should contact our Lettings Team for an application pack.

We recommend that all applicants read the Government's 'How to Rent' Guide - available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent

Holding Deposit

In order to secure a property whilst the application procedure is completed, a Holding Deposit equal to 1 week's rent will be payable. This is calculated by monthly rent x 12 ÷ 52 and is payable to Milne Moser Property Limited.

Once the Holding Deposit is paid, the landlord and the tenant are expected to enter into the tenancy agreement within 15 calendar days. This date is called the Deadline for Agreement. The landlord and the tenant can agree to extend this date.

If an applicant fails referencing, the Holding Deposit will be paid to the applicant within 7 calendar days, save where:

1. If the applicant fails a Right to Rent check regardless of when the Holding Deposit was accepted;

2. If the applicant provides false or misleading information to Milne Moser Property Limited, or the landlord, which the landlord is reasonably entitled to consider in deciding whether to grant the tenancy because this materially affects their suitability to rent the property;

3. If the applicant notifies Milne Moser Property Limited or the landlord before the Deadline for Agreement that they have decided not to enter into the tenancy agreement;

4. If the tenant fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement;

5. If the tenant seeks to change the tenancy agreement after it has been signed, and the landlord refuses to make that change.

In which case, the Holding Deposit will be forfeit, and retained by Milne Moser Property Limited, on behalf of the landlord. A written explanation of why the Holding Deposit has been retained will be provided to the applicant within 7 calendar days of the decision being made.

Security Deposit

A Security Deposit equal to 5 weeks' rent will be payable to Milne Moser Property Limited, if the applicant successfully completes the referencing process.

Any money held by Milne Moser Property Limited as a Holding Deposit will be used towards payment of the Security Deposit.

The Security Deposit will be registered with the Deposit Protection Scheme within 30 days of the tenancy being signed and will be repaid to the Tenant at the end of the tenancy, subject to the property being left in a satisfactory condition/deduction of any contractual expenses.

Rent

Rent will be payable on the first day of the tenancy agreement and will be payable monthly, thereafter.

Properties are let on a fixed term Assured Shortly Tenancy, for a minimum term of 6 months. It is not possible to terminate the tenancy within this period and the tenant will be responsible for payment of the rent for the whole of the fixed term.

The tenant will also be responsible for all utility charges during the full term of the tenancy, including gas, electricity, oil, water and drainage, telephone and Council Tax. Charges for any other services connected to the property will also be payable by the tenant.

Insurance

The landlord will be responsible for insuring the building. The tenant will be responsible for insuring their own possessions for the full term of the tenancy.

Permitted Payments

In some circumstances, a Permitted Payment may be payable to Milne Moser Property Limited. These include:

- If the tenant requests a change to the tenancy agreement and the landlord agrees e.g. the keeping of a pet mid-tenancy/change of sharer - £50 (inc. VAT);

- If rent is more than 14 days late, interest will be charged at 3% over the base rate of the Bank of England;

- Default fees for lost keys or other security devices (including locks). Where locks need to be replaced and locksmiths need to be called, tenants will be charged for replacement locks, locksmiths' fees and keys where necessary.

- In exceptional circumstances (such as an emergency) Milne Moser Property Limited may charge £15 per hour for time in dealing with the problem.

- Surrender of the tenancy mid-term - payment will cover the landlord's expenses in reletting the property, all rent outstanding until a new tenant is found (up to the maximum payable under the tenancy agreement)

How is interest calculated on rent arrears?

Interest will be charged on the total amount outstanding, on a daily basis.

For example:

£500 in arrears are outstanding for 30 days.
The current Bank of England base rate is 0.75%. Interest rate applied: 3% + 0.755% = 3.75%
£500 x 0.0375 = £18.75
£18.75 ÷ 365 = £0.051
5.1p x 30 days outstanding = £1.54

• Ref: 15703
• Type: Cottage
• Availability: Let Agreed
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 1
• Reception Rooms: 2