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HOME REPORT Bennals House . by Mossblown KA6 5AY CONTENTS Single Survey Property Questionnaire Energy Performance Certificate Mortgage Valuation Report 1 / 1 Single Survey http://homereport.g-s.co.uk single survey survey report on: Property address Bennals House by Mossblown KA6 5AY Customer Saunders Customer Bennals House address - By Mossblown KA6 5AY Prepared by Alasdair J Cameron, Associate, BSc (Hons) MRICS Bennals House . by Mossblown KA6 5AY Page 1 of 24 Ayr 2014\08\0032 Inspection Date:- 25/08/2014 First Inspection Date (if applicable):- single survey 1. Information and scope of inspection This section tells you about the type, accommodation, neighbourhood, age and construction of the property. It also tells you about the extent of the inspection and highlights anything that the surveyor could not inspect. All references to visual inspection refer to an inspection from within the property without moving any obstructions and externally from ground level within the site and adjoining public areas. Any references to left or right in a description of the exterior of the property refer to the view of someone standing facing that part of the property from the outside. The inspection is carried out without causing damage to the building or its contents and without endangering the occupiers or the surveyor. Heavy furniture, stored items and insulation are not moved. Unless identified in the report the surveyor will assume that no harmful or hazardous materials or techniques have been used in the construction. The presence or possible consequences of any site contamination will not be researched. Services such as TV/cable connection, internet connection, swimming pools and other leisure facilities etc. will not be inspected or reported on. Description The subjects comprise a two storey semi detached house. Accommodation Ground Floor: Living Room, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen and Study with Cloakroom comprising a w.c. and wash hand basin off. First Floor: Landing, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room off, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4 and Bathroom. Gross internal floor area (m²) 180 Neighbourhood and location The subjects occupy a rural position to the north of the South Ayrshire village of Mossblown. The surrounding properties are generally residential / agricultural in nature. Limited local amenities are available within Mossblown itself, with more extensive amenities and transport links available within the town of Ayr which lies approximately 5 miles to the west. Age (year built) 1750 Bennals House . by Mossblown KA6 5AY Page 2 of 24 Ayr 2014\08\0032 Inspection Date:- 25/08/2014 First Inspection Date (if applicable):- single survey Weather Dry and overcast. Chimney stacks The chimney stacks are of pointed brick construction with a paint finish and incorporate clay pots. Visually inspected with the aid of binoculars where appropriate. Roofing including roof space The roof is of pitched design clad in concrete interlocking tiles. Sections of the roof cladding were not visible from ground level. The roof void over the front of the building was not inspected as no access hatch could be found. No comment can be made on any areas either inaccessible or unexposed at the time of our inspection. The roof void over the rear part of the building is timber trussed, timber sarked and is insulated with glass fibre insulation at ceiling joist level. Sloping roofs were visually inspected with the aid of binoculars where appropriate. Roof spaces were visually inspected and were entered where there was safe and reasonable access, normally defined as being from a 3m ladder within the property. If this is not possible, then physical access to the roof space may be taken by other means if the Surveyor deems it safe and reasonable to do so. Rainwater fittings The rainwater fittings are mixed between PVC and cast iron types. Visually inspected with the aid of binoculars where appropriate. Main walls The external walls are of solid stone construction with a paint finish. Visually inspected with the aid of binoculars where appropriate. Foundations and concealed parts were not exposed or inspected. Bennals House . by Mossblown KA6 5AY Page 3 of 24 Ayr 2014\08\0032 Inspection Date:- 25/08/2014 First Inspection Date (if applicable):- single survey Windows, external doors and The windows are of UPVC double glazed type. A single glazed skylight joinery pertains above the staircase. The front entrance door is of timber with a stained finish and incorporates double glazed inserts. The external doors to the gable elevations are of UPVC type and incorporate double glazed inserts. The fascia boards are of PVC type. Internal and external doors were opened and closed where keys were available. Random windows were opened and closed where possible. Doors and windows were not forced open. External decorations Visually inspected. Conservatories / porches N/A. Communal areas N/A. Garages and permanent The subjects benefit from a single car detached timber garage / store. outbuildings The garage was locked at the time of our visit to the property and therefore not internally inspected. No comment can be made on areas either inaccessible or unexposed at the time of our inspection. Visually inspected. Outside areas and boundaries Garden grounds pertain to the front and side elevations. The subjects also include a field which pertains to the north east of the dwelling. The field extends to approximately 1.83 acres or thereby and includes a small pond. The field is bound timber post and wire fencing. The subjects are accessed via a single track road which we have been advised is owned by the neighbouring farm and to which the subjects have a right of access over. Visually inspected. Bennals House . by Mossblown KA6 5AY Page 4 of 24 Ayr 2014\08\0032 Inspection Date:- 25/08/2014 First Inspection Date (if applicable):- single survey Ceilings The ceilings appear mixed between lath and plaster and plasterboard with a paint finish and incorporate artex to some areas. Visually inspected from floor level. Internal walls The internal walls are mixed between plaster on hard, lath and plaster and strapped and lined plasterboard with a mix of finishes. Visually inspected from floor level. Using a moisture meter, walls were randomly tested for dampness where considered appropriate. Floors including sub floors The flooring is mixed between solid stone / concrete and suspended timber construction and is finished throughout in a mix of floor coverings. We have not carried out a sub-floor inspection as a suitable access hatch could not be located. No comment can be made on areas either inaccessible or unexposed at the time of our inspection. Surfaces of exposed floors were visually inspected. No carpets or floor coverings were lifted. Internal joinery and kitchen The skirtings, door mouldings and internal doors are of timber type and fittings one of the internal doors incorporates glazed inserts. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units. Built-in cupboards were looked into but no stored items were moved. Kitchen units were visually inspected excluding appliances. Chimney breasts and The subjects incorporate a number of solid fuel fireplaces. A calour gas fireplaces stove pertains within the living room. Visually inspected. No testing of the flues or fittings was carried out. Internal decorations Visually inspected. Cellars N/A. Bennals House . by Mossblown KA6 5AY Page 5 of 24 Ayr 2014\08\0032 Inspection Date:- 25/08/2014 First Inspection Date (if applicable):- single survey Electricity The property is connected to a mains supply of electricity. The electricity meter and consumer units with circuit breakers are located within the cupboard off the master bedroom. Accessible parts of the wiring were visually inspected without removing fittings. No tests whatsoever were carried out to the system or appliances. Visual inspection does not assess any services to make sure they work properly and efficiently and meet modern standards. If any services are turned off, the surveyor will state that in the report and will not turn them on. Gas There is no gas connection to the property. Water, plumbing, bathroom The property is connected to a mains supply of water. The plumbing, fittings where seen, appeared based upon copper and PVC pipework. The bathroom fittings comprise a bath with electric shower above, W.C. and wash hand basin. The en-suite fittings comprise a single shower cubicle with electric shower, W.C. and wash hand basin. The cloakroom fittings comprise a W.C. and wash hand basin. Accessible parts of the system were visually inspected without removing fittings. No tests whatsoever were carried out to the system or appliances. Visual inspection does not assess any services to make sure they work properly and efficiently and meet modern standards. If any services are turned off, the surveyor will state that in the report and will not turn them on. Heating and hot water The property benefits from an oil fired central heating system which heats the dwelling via water filled radiators. The floor mounted boiler is located within the kitchen cupboard and is vented externally via a flue. The foam insulated hot water cylinder is located within the cupboard off the master bedroom. The oil tank pertains within the garden grounds. Accessible parts of the system were visually inspected apart from communal systems, which were not inspected. No tests whatsoever were carried out to the system or appliances. Bennals House . by Mossblown KA6 5AY Page 6 of 24 Ayr 2014\08\0032 Inspection Date:- 25/08/2014 First Inspection Date (if applicable):- single survey Drainage Drainage is to a septic tank which we have been advised is shared with the neighbouring two properties and is located outwith the grounds of the subject property on neighbouring land. The septic tank was not inspected at the time of our visit to the property.