Mill Farmhouse, Mill Lane, Barthomley, Crewe, Cheshire

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Mill Farmhouse, Mill Lane, Barthomley, Crewe, Cheshire Mill Farmhouse, Mill Lane, Barthomley, Crewe, Cheshire Mill Farmhouse, Mill Lane, Barthomley, Crewe, CW2 5NX Mill Farmhouse comprises of a fully refurbished, Rent and Deposit The property is banded F. Tax payable 2014/2015 is believed charming three bedroom farmhouse in a rural £1 400 per calendar month exclusive payable in advance by to be approximately £2,124. standing order. location in the village of Barthomley. The property Outgoings will be available on completion of refurbishment Deposit The tenant will be responsible for Council Tax and all other works, likely to be the end of February 2015. A deposit of £2,800 will be required in advance, returnable at charges levied in respect of the occupation of the property. the end of the tenancy without interest, providing all There are approximately 2 acres of grazing land available by conditions of the tenancy are fulfilled. Repairs & Maintenance separate negotiation. The tenant will be required to maintain the interior General Information decorations and fittings of the property; to keep the gardens The property is situated in a convenient location, in close Heating and grounds in good order; maintain and empty the sewage proximity to a good range of local amenities in the Central heating is provided by an oil fired boiler. treatment plant in line with manufacturers instructions and to surrounding towns and villages of Haslington, Crewe, comply with all terms of the tenancy agreement. Congleton and Nantwich. Services Mains water and mains electricity are available, subject to Local Authority Mill Farmhouse is in a rural location with good links for utility company requirements, while drainage is to a septic Cheshire East Council, Westfields, Middlewich Road, commuters with the A51 providing access to the M6 tank. (junction 16), and Crewe railway station within easy reach. Tenancy Layout The property will be let on a 12-month Assured Tenancy. Ground Floor The ground floor comprises of a modern kitchen diner, Council Tax separate utility room, and two reception rooms. First Floor The first floor comprises of tree double bedrooms with rural views and a family bathroom. Outside The property has a large garden as well as ample off road parking and a red brick store room. Important Notice Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, all interested parties should note: (i) the descriptions and photographs are for guidance only and are not a complete representation of the property; (ii) plans are not to scale, are for guidance only and do not form part of the contract; (iii) services and any appliances referred to have not been tested, and cannot be verified as being in working order; (iv) no survey of any part of the property has been carried out by the Vendor/Lessor or Smiths Gore; (v) measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon. Maximum appropriate room sizes are generally given, to the nearest 0.1metres. Outbuildings are measured externally (unless otherwise stated) to the nearest 0.5 metres. Any floor areas given are Gross Internal unless otherwise stated, are only approximate, and should not be used as a basis of assessing value. For convenience an approximate Imperial equivalent is also given; (vi) only those items referred to in the text of these particulars are included; (vii) nothing in these particulars or any related discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within a subsequent written agreement; (viii) please note that if you make an acceptable offer for this property we will have to confirm your identity, as required by the Money Laundering Regulations 2007. Lichfield office t 01543 251221 f 01543 251223 [email protected] smithsgore.co.uk.
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