1 RICHARDSON PLACE, KIRK MERRINGTON, , 1 RICHARDSON PLACE, KIRK MERRINGTON, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM DL16 7JQ A spacious two bedroom semi-detached cottage pleasantly situated within the popular village of Kirk Merrington.

The cottage offers spacious and comfortable Bathroom north Heating accommodation and is set in the heart of the village Part tiled and comprising white suite of bath with There is gas central heating via a Baxi boiler, serving of Kirk Merrington which has the benefit of local mains shower over, hand basin and WC together with radiators and domestic hot water. amenities to include outstanding primary school, tiled effect laminate floor. church and public house. The village is conveniently Application For Tenancy located close to the A167 providing easy travelling Conservatory north east and west Applications for the tenancy must be made on the distance to the A1(M) and the historic market towns With double glazed door and vinyl floor. attached “Preliminary Application Form” and returned of , Darlington, Barnard Castle and to the office with payment of £240.00 including VAT to Durham City, linking all the commercial centres of Stairs and Landing cover the cost of referencing, inventory and tenancy the North. Staircase leading to landing area. agreement.

Ground Floor First Floor An Additional charge of £60.00 including VAT per person is required for multiple applicants/guarantor Entrance Hall east Bedroom One north and east 3.8m x 3.3m 12’6” x over the maximum of two persons. Double glazed half glazed stained effect door with 10’10” staircase off. A good double room with decorative tiled fireplace Tenancy which is blocked off and fitted cupboards. Lessees should be aware of the following:- Sitting Room east 3.8m x 3.6m 12’6” x 11’10” 1. The property is to be let on an Assured Shorthold A well-proportioned room with bow window, stone Bedroom Two 3.8m x 3.4m 12’6” x 11’2” Tenancy. fireplace with decorative gas fire, coving and tiled Another good double room with fitted cupboards. 2. The property is to be let for a term of twelve months. effect laminate floor. 3. The rent will be payable monthly, in advance, by Separate WC standing order. Dining Room west 4.1m x 3.3m 13’5” x 10’10” Hand basin and vinyl floor together with housing the 4. The landlord will give consideration to allowing a pet Fitted with cupboards, cupboard and over cupboard gas boiler. or pets at the property and maybe subject to the together with under stairs cupboard and tiled effect payment of an increased bond referred to below. laminate floor. Outside 5. The property is currently fitted with a dishwasher, There is an enclosed front garden with flower beds, should the appliance require repair or replacement, Kitchen North 2.4m x 1.8m 7’10” x 5’11” together with double gates leading to the rear the landlord will not take responsibility and it would Fitted with beech effect wall and floor units with tiled garden which is laid mainly to lawn with greenhouse, be the tenants decision to either repair or replace. worktops incorporating stainless steel sink, plumbing vegetable garden and attractive decking area. There 6. Tenants are not permitted to hang any picture or for washing machine and dishwasher together with is also parking for two vehicles to the hard standing items on the staircase wall as this will invalidate the electric cooker point and tiled effect laminate floor. and outside store with power. damp proofing. 7. The landlord for the duration of the tenancy will Rear Hall north General Information hold a bond of one and half times the monthly Half glazed double glazed door. rent or a minimum of £600. If the landlord agrees Services to allow non-caged pets the bond shall increase All mains services are connected. to 2 times the monthly rent subject to a minimum

of £1,200. The tenant will also be required to have all the landlords carpets cleaned before the end of the tenancy. Energy Performance Certificate 8. No internal redecoration is to be undertaken without 1, Richardson Place Dwelling type: Semi­detached house Kirk Merrington Date of assessment: 18 July 2011 prior written consent from the letting agents. SPENNYMOOR Date of certificate: 20 July 2011 DL16 7JQ Reference number: 9588­4058­6253­8689­5914 9. The landlord will provide the Tenancy Agreement Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Total floor area: 84 m² and undertake references. This home's performance is rated in terms of the energy use per square metre of floor area, energy efficiency based on fuel costs and environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions. Energy Efficiency Rating Environmental Impact (CO²) Rating Rent Current Potential Current Potential Very environmentally friendly ­ lower CO emissions Very energy efficient ­ lower running costs ² £500.00 Per calendar month payable in advance by standing order.

Council Tax The property falls within Council Tax band A and we are advised by that this gives rise to the charge for

Not energy efficient ­ higher running costs Not environmentally friendly ­ higher CO emissions the year 2015-2016 of £1,060.75 ² & Wales EU Directive EU Directive 2002/91/EC England & Wales 2002/91/EC The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the The environmental impact rating is a measure of a Viewing overall efficiency of a home. The higher the rating, home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon the more energy efficient the home is and the lower dioxide (CO ) emissions. The higher the rating, the Strictly via appointment through Savills incorporating the fuel bills are likely to be. less impact it has on the environment. Estimated energy use, carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions and fuel costs of this home Smiths Gore. Current Potential Energy use 305 kWh/m² per year 295 kWh/m² per year Date of Information Carbon dioxide emissions 4.9 tonnes per year 4.7 tonnes per year Lighting £45 per year £45 per year Particulars prepared: September 2015 Heating £891 per year £861 per year Hot water £88 per year £88 per year Photographs taken: September 2015 The figures in the table above have been provided to enable prospective buyers and tenants to compare the fuel costs and carbon emissions of one home with another. To enable this comparison the figures have been calculated using standardised running conditions (heating periods, room temperature, etc.) that are the same for all homes, consequently they are unlikely to match an occupier's actual fuel bills and carbon emissions in practice. The figures do not include the Contact Details impacts of the fuels used for cooking or running appliances, such as TV, fridge etc.; nor do they reflect the costs associated with service, maintenance or safety inspections. Always check the certificate date because fuel prices can Savills incorporating Smiths Gore, change over time and energy saving recommendations will evolve.

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