| 500 sq ft | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom |
Full description
Probably once a ‘granary’, situated adjacent to 16th century Bull’s Hall, a former royal manor. Suitable for one or two professional person/s or a single parent. Exposed timbers and neutral decor throughout.
Located within walking distance of Yaxley village amenities including its Ofsted-graded ‘Outstanding’ primary school. With private drive access directly onto the A140 (Norwich – Diss – Ipswich) , it is 2 miles from the excellent local facilities comprising the historic market town of Eye, Hartismere Academy high school and Eye Health Centre.
The delightful market town of Diss is situated approximately five miles away and offers a wider range of facilities including supermarkets, banks and building societies, vets, pubs and restaurants. There is also the main line train station, which links Norwich to London, Liverpool Street.
Ground Floor
Lounge, Dining Room – 4.20m x 4.14m; 4 x double power sockets; 1 x TV socket; 1 BT socket; heating controls.
South facing picture, French window (double glazed) facing paved patio, former farm buildings. One double radiator. Quality dark green floral carpet. Heavily timbered ceiling. Communicating via breakfast bar with …
Kitchen – 1.95m x 4.38m; 5 x double power sockets.
Fully fitted with Homebase Roma oak veneer floor and wall units and Jamocha worktops; wine rack. Inbuilt stainless steel sink with fitted chopping block. Smeg four burner gas hob. Smeg electric fan assisted oven. Extractor fan (to outside). Natural stone tiled floor with optional independently controlled electrical under floor heating. No white goods supplied but there is plumbing for a washing machine.
Wet/Shower Room – 1.45m x 2.65m
Walk in shower with Grohe thermostatic controls and head. Heritage white low level toilet and matching vanity unit. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Medicine cabinet. Natural stone tiled floor with optional independently controlled electrical under floor heating. North (garden) facing, secondary glazed, casement window.
Storage under carpeted stairs to
First Floor
Bedroom/s – (4.25m + 4.05m) x 4.34m {see plan}; 9 double power sockets; TV socket.
Beige carpeting throughout. Two double radiators. Four quaint oiled oak framed mullion windows (two overlooking open fields) and one North (garden) facing, secondary glazed, softwood casement window. This space has a dividing partition spanning half the floor width and could be used as two rooms with a heavy curtain or such like across the remaining width. Viewing advised.
N.B. All measurements to be reconfirmed by prospective tenant
Outside
One allocated off road parking space is adjacent to the property.
Covered South facing ‘porch’ and paved patio area.
Shared use of specified lawn overlooking open arable fields. Main house gardens also available.
Terms of Tenancy
Initially available for a 6 month fixed term.
Rent
£575 per calendar month, payable monthly in advance by standing order.
Additionally, there is:
1/ a monthly contribution of £85 towards common services, which include the supply of water, heating oil, sewage drainage services
2/ metered electricity (hot water and optional under floor heating in wet/shower room and kitchen) charged at cost, payable quarterly.
3/ Council Tax Band A applies
Services
1/ Oil fired central heating. Bottled gas to built-in hob. Mains water. Septic tank.
2/ Economy 7 tariff for electrically heated hot water and oven. Optional electric under floor heating in:
i/ wet/shower room, toilet and
ii/ in kitchen.
Smokers
Smoking within the premises will not be permitted
Deposit
A deposit of £800 will be required at the outset of the tenancy, which deposit will be placed with the Deposit Protection Service. A higher deposit may be required if credit check returns are not satisfactory in the opinion of the landlord.
Pets
The property is suitable for pets, though it is adjacent to the A140! A separate pet deposit will be required, the amount of which will depend on the animal species.
Cleaning
The property will be professionally cleaned at the end of the tenancy, the cost of which will be charged to the tenant.
Application Form
Prospective tenants will be asked to complete an application form prior to references being taken. Those on housing benefits need not apply.
Administration Costs
The lead tenant will be charged £100 and any joint tenant will be charged £50 towards administration costs, which will not be refunded if the proposed tenant withdraws before the start of the tenancy. Each tenant must complete an application form, which will be used to carry out a credit check.
Inventory and Record of Condition
An inventory and record of condition (IRC) will be taken prior to the commencement of the tenancy and agreed with the tenant. A further IRC will be taken at termination. The cost of each will be £100. The tenant will pay the incoming IRC and the landlord the outgoing IRC.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
The property is exempt from the requirement to provide an EPC. That said, it was renovated back to its timber frame in late 2009 and complies, to the extent that is possible for a 2* listed building, with Building Regulations.
Energy efficiency rating of 63, Environmental Impact (CO2) rating of 52.
Council Tax Band A applies