DUCHY of CORNWALL
2 Challacombe Cottages & Workshop Postbridge, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6TD
To let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
A rare opportunity to rent a delightful 2 bedroomed moorland cottage in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park. Secluded location with stunning views complete with 455sq ft / 42.19m2 workshop suitable for a variety of uses.
Available May 2018 Rent: £750 per calendar month. Deposit £1,125
Apply: The Duchy of Cornwall Office, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF Telephone: 01822 890205 Email: [email protected]
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LOCATION 2 Challacombe Cottages is a two bedroomed cottage situated in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park. Approximately 7 miles from both Chagford and Moretonhampstead. 10 miles from the historic market town of Ashburton, 15 miles from Tavistock. 20 miles to Exeter and 24 miles to Plymouth.
THE PROPERTY 2 Challacombe Place offers quaint countryside living with oil fired central heating and double-glazing. The property is known to suffer from condensation and to help improve matter the Duchy is installing extractor’s fans in both the kitchen and bathroom alongside a Positive Input Ventilation system, which we hope will reduce the problem. Heating the property sufficiently and opening windows to air the property are essential to help reduce the problem.
The Cottage is accessed via a private concrete driveway which is shared with the adjacent farm and neighbouring cottage. There is plenty of parking for vehicles and the property has an enclosed garden to the front and side.
THE WORKSHOP 3.14m x 13.44m (10’4 x 44’1) 455sq ft / 42.2m2
Open plan space with concrete floor, 6 pendant light fittings, numerous power points and water. The workshop is in very good condition with a double door to the gable end and side with several other openings and skylights.
The rear wall is damp due to the high ground levels in the garden and the natural slope.
This workshop currently has a B1 planning status and the Duchy is keen to find a tenant who will be able to make best use of this facility.
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Property Accessed from the outside, the property benefits from a store, utility room and w/c.
Store 1.80m x 0.95m (5’11 x 3’1) Useful storage – currently used for wood
Utility 1.38m x 2.69m (4’6 x 8’10) Space pluming and power for a washing machine and tumble drier. Utility houses the water filtration a radiator and leads to the w/c
WC 1.38m x 1.57m (4’6 x 5’2) White w/c and sink Boulter Camray 50/70 oil fired boiler is wall mounted. Several bats are known to be present
Porch 1.37m x 1.40m (4’6 x 4’7) The porch leads straight into the lounge
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Lounge 4.09m x 3.80m (13’5 x 12’6) Impressive granite surround and recess with log burner The living room has a slate floor and is neutrally decorated. Several power sockets and telephone point.
Kitchen 3.32m x 2.08m (10’7 x 6’10) Good range of cream shaker style kitchen units with black granite worktops and cream tiles above. Belling electric oven and hob (extractor hood to be installed). Space plumbing and power for dishwasher and fridge freezer.
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Bedroom 1: 3.30m x 2.44m (10’10 x 8’0) Built in wardrobe – bedroom has fabulous views.
Bedroom 2: 2.57m x 3.29m (8’5 x 10’10)
Bathroom: 2.26m x 1.49m (7’5 x 4’11) White suite bath with electric shower above, white w/c and sink Airing cupboard with electric immersion tank
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Floorplan – not to scale 101 Bedroom is actually the bathroom 003 Store is the utility room
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EXTERNAL
Access is direct from the public highway via a private concrete driveway
Side Garden Front paved area
D Driveway and parking area Views over the rear
SERVICES Mains electricity One meter for the house in the porch One meter for the workshop on gable end of workshop One meter for sewage treatment plant tank (shared with 1 Challacombe Cottages) inside the workshop – the tenant can recover 50% of running costs from 1 Challacombe directly
Private water – The Duchy maintains the system – filtration in utility room
Oil fired central heating 1200ltr tank in garden, boiler in utility, immersion in bathroom airing cupboard
Private sewage - Tenant is required to contribute 50% towards costs of desludging and servicing the septic tank. The Duchy aims to carry out this work on an annual basis.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY West Devon Borough Council - Dartmoor Forest
Council tax: Band B at £1,458.43pa / £121.54pcm (2018/19)
EPC EPC rating band E
PROPOSED TERMS OF LETTING
1. The property is offered on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial period of one year. A longer term may be negotiated and expressions of interest should be made to the Duchy when applying. 2. The property is let unfurnished and carpets will be treated as tenants fixtures. 3. Use: The property will be let for private residential use only. Applicants with pets will be considered. Commercial or recreational use of the workshop will be permitted subject to use. 4. Tenancy Agreement: The property will be let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. The tenant will be responsible for keeping internal decorations, fixtures and fittings in good condition. 5. Rent will be subject to an open market review every two years. 6. Rent and Deposit: Rent is payable monthly in advance by standing order every month. The Landlord will retain a refundable deposit of 1.5 x the monthly rental against damages and arrears of rent for the duration of the Agreement, which will be held in a government-backed tenancy deposit scheme. This will be returned to the tenant, without interest, on the termination of the tenancy providing all the terms of the Agreement have been complied with. 7. Utilities: The tenant will be responsible for paying all outgoings, including Council Tax and utility bills. 8. Insurance: The Landlord will be responsible for the buildings insurance, and the tenant will be responsible for the contents.
VIEWING The property will be available for viewing, by appointment, through the Duchy of Cornwall office, Princetown.
APPLICATIONS If after viewing the property you wish to apply for the tenancy you will be provided with the relevant forms to complete and return to The Duchy of Cornwall, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Should an applicant be shortlisted at least two references will be required including your current landlord and current employer. Credit checks will also be undertaken.
The neighbouring cottage and farm are keen to meet any new tenant prior to taking occupation and an opportunity for everyone to meet and greet will be made available.
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Applicants are requested to make appointments to view and conduct negotiations through the Duchy of Cornwall. No responsibility can be accepted by the Duchy for costs incurred by those making applications for the property which prove not to be successful. The Duchy of Cornwall gives notice that: i). The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. ii). All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of them. iii). No person in the employment of the Duchy of Cornwall has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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