ATHERSTONE LODGE

Atherstone on Stour Stratford upon Avon CV37 8NB

Atherstone Lodge, an end terraced cottage, which was part of a traditional Warwickshire Barn, originally converted in the 1970s. This newly renovated cottage briefly comprises fitted kitchen, sitting room, two bedrooms, bathroom and downstairs toilet. The property benefits from gas fired central heating, patio area to the front and private car park with two spaces.

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Atherstone on Stour is a characteristic Warwickshire village within easy reach of Stratford-upon-Avon (3 miles). Stratford-upon-Avon offers shopping, social, educational and recreational amenities. In addition, a good road network ensures ease of access to many important centres including Shipston-on-Stour, , , Cheltenham and Oxford. Main line train services run from Moreton in Marsh and Leamington Spa, and the motorway network with the M5, M6 and M42 linking to the M40 motorway enables fast travel throughout the conurbation and to and the South. The National Exhibition Centre, the National Agricultural Centre and International Airport and Station are all located within easy travelling distance.

ACCOMMODATION

Approached via the front garden to the front door by way of a paved footpath and into the:

Lounge – 6.18m x 3.60m (20.3ft x 11.8ft)

Spacious lounge with two windows facing to the front and the back of the property with floor laid to carpet. Open plan layout leading into the kitchen.

Kitchen – 3.5m x 4.25m (11.5ft x 14ft)

Large kitchen with white floor and wall units finished with a black worktop. Spaces for an under counter fridge and freezer along with plumbing for a washing machine. In built chrome electric single Lamona oven, hob and extractor, breakfast bar, wood effect flooring and two windows facing to the back of the property. One cupboard housing the gas Worcester boiler and a further spacious cupboard next to the staircase with some external shelving.

Back Hallway and WC

Leads to back door and access to rear of the property with wood effect flooring. Downstairs toilet with window facing the side of the property with white toilet and basin.

Stairs from the Kitchen lead to the first floor with a spacious landing, velux window and a large cupboard. Door leads to:

Bedroom 1 – 3.40m x 6.20m (11.2ft x 20.3ft)

Large bedroom with exposed beams and windows facing to the front and back of the property with views over the adjoining fields. Floor laid to carpet.

Bedroom 2 - 2.35m x 2.97m (7.7ft x 9.7ft)

With exposed beams and window facing to the back. Floor laid to carpet.

Bathroom – 2.45m x 3.03m (8ft x 10ft)

White toilet, basin and bath with chrome mains shower over and glass panel. Exposed beams, window facing the rear of the property and cushion flooring.

OUTSIDE

The property benefits from a private car park for two cars, hardstanding area with bin store, garden laid to lawn overlooking the adjacent field, paved and gravel patio area and gate leading through to a further gravelled area to the rear of the property with steps leading up to back door.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Services Main services including electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. A telephone is connected subject to the usual British Telecom transfer regulations. Heating is by way of a Worcester Bosch gas boiler situated in a cupboard in the kitchen.

Assessment The property is assessed under Band C of Stratford District Council.

Maintenance To enable the Alscot Estate to keep their properties to a high standard we employ our own building team of carpenters and bricklayers.

Rent The property is to be let by an assured shorthold tenancy subject to satisfactory references at £875 per calendar month payable in advance, exclusive of all outgoings.

Application This should be on the Rentshield form which is available from the Estate Office and should be completed as thoroughly as possible and accompanied by £60 non returnable application fee (£90 for a joint tenancy) to be made payable to The Cygnet Fund

Costs The successful applicant will be required to pay the cost of preparing the tenancy agreement and inventory in the sum of £125 inc VAT

Deposit A deposit is required of two months rent which is refundable at the end of the tenancy providing there has been no more than fair wear and tear to the property.

Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with the Estate Office please contact Alice on 01789 450451.