LAKEHEAD COTTAGE Postbridge, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6TH
To Let immediately on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
An attractive detached property in a rural location within the popular village of Postbridge and close to the infamous East Dart river
Kitchen, dining room, sitting room, conservatory, larder, downstairs bathroom 3 bedrooms, one of which is en-suite.
Attractive garden with garage and off road parking
Rent: Offers in excess of £900 per calendar month
Apply: The Duchy of Cornwall Office, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF. Telephone: 01822 890205 Email: [email protected]
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SITUATION Lakehead cottage is located in a rural location in the village of Postbridge within Dartmoor National Park. The village has amenities including a post office and local shop and public house. The market town of Tavistock is 11 miles away with shopping and educational facilities. Princetown is approximately 5 miles away. The B3212 connects Postbridge with Moretonhampstead which in turn provides a link with the A30 where access can quickly be gained to Exeter and other arterial routes.
DESCRIPTION Lakehead is an attractive stone and brick property painted white with slate roofing. The cottage has a fabulous spacious and extensive garden including a garage, greenhouse and shed. There is a gravel driveway leading to a single garage with electric door. The property has retained some of its original features and has fabulous views over the moorland, and is set within substantial grounds, with garden to all elevations.
The property has single glazed windows (with the exception of the conservatory), but does have a relatively recently installed oil fired central heating system and a stove in the lounge.
The internal decoration is currently poor, and the Duchy is therefore willing to negotiate an initial rent free period where the ingoing tenant is prepared to carry out decoration, and or other necessary improvements.
ACCOMMODATION Dimensions are approximate and are given in imperial and metric:
Front entrance leading to a hallway with red quarry tilled floor and downstairs bath/shower room. A small larder/storage room is opposite.
Bath/Shower Room: 2.8m x 1.5m (9’2” x 5’) White WC, hand basin, Mira electric shower over bath.
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Dining Room: 4.1m x 3.6m (13’4” x 11’9”) With red quarry tiled floor and rug over. This room has two built in fridges and a freezer with double doors leading to the conservatory.
Conservatory: 3.7m x 3.2m (12’2” x 10’4”) Tiled floor and blinds to windows (some of the double glazed units are misting up) This room has fabulous views over the garden and moorland
Kitchen: 3.6m x 1m (12’ x 4’2”) Wood effect units and granite effect worktop, stainless steel sink with drainer, electric cooker, separate electric hob, dishwasher, tumble dryer and washing machine
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Living Room: 4.8m x 3.3m (15’8” x 10’9”) Characterful timber panelling to the walls with a built in cupboard next to chimney breast. Stove with granite surround and hearth, television and telephone point.
First Floor: Bedroom 1 (Master): 3.7m x 2.8m (12’ x 9’10”) With en-suite shower room, television point, double storage cupboards.
En-suite Shower Room:2m x 2m (6’4” x 6’5”) with Mira electric shower, WC, hand basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan and a range of storage cupboards.
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Bedroom 2: 2.9m x 3.1m (9’4” x 10’2”) Storage cupboard which houses the water cylinder and heating controls, telephone point and television point.
Bedroom 3: 4.6m x 3.5m (15’11” x 11’3”) With telephone point and inbuilt storage cupboards. This bedroom is due to have the ceiling insulated, and be re decorated in the coming months.
Rear door and entrance porch leading to rear garden and the following:
Timber Storage Shed: 2.4m x 1.8m (8’ x 6’)
Greenhouse
Single Garage: 2.4m x 5.2m (7’9” x 17’1”) block built, slate roofed with electric door, shelves and portable back-up generator.
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Exterior & Views
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GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
Directional Note: From the B3357 (Dartmeet to Princetown road) turn right on to the B3212 signed Exeter, Moretonhampstead and Postbridge, Travel along this road for approximately 2 miles. As you approach Postbridge, on the right is Bellever plantation. Immediately after the first right hand turn as you enter Postbridge (signed Bellever) is Lakehead Cottage. The driveway is just before the public car park and Dartmoor National Park visitor centre which is on the opposite side of the road to the property.
From Moretonhampstead travel in to Postbridge, over the East Dart river and past the post office and stores on the right. Lakehead Cottage is the first property on the left as you pass the post office and stores, before the left hand turn signed Bellever.
Services: Water is supplied by well within the garden.
Foul drainage is via a septic tank which is currently being replaced with a klargester bio disc mechanical treatment plant which the tenant will be responsible for emptying on a periodic basis, the Duchy will however be responsible for its servicing.
Prospective tenants should be aware there will be a degree of disruption to the garden over the next couple of months whilst the plant is installed.
Mains electricity and oil fired central heating
Local Authority: West Devon District Council.
Parish: Dartmoor Forest
Council Tax: Band E, the charge for 2016/17 is £2,100.88
EPC: Energy Efficiency rating F 25 Environmental Impact rating G 5
An Energy Performance Certificate is available for this property in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations.
Internet: Rightmove indicates an average speed of 10.81 Mbps
Plans: The attached plan is published for convenience only and does not form part of any contract. The plan is copied from a map that may not be up to date. It is for identification only and may not accurately represent buildings or other features.
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Location Plan:
PROPOSED TERMS OF LETTING
1. The property is offered on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum 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 offered unfurnished although some curtains are provided as are floor coverings.
3. Use: The property will be let for private residential use only. Applicants with pets will be considered.
4. The Gardens: The tenant will be expected to maintain the gardens to a higher standard than their current condition.
5. Tenancy Agreement: The property will be let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement an example of which is available from the Princetown office. The tenant will be responsible for keeping internal decorations, fixtures and fittings in good condition, subject to fair wear and tear.
6. Rent will be subject to an open market review every two years.
7. Rent and Deposit: Rent is to be agreed and is expected to be not less than £900 per calendar month payable monthly in advance by standing order on the 1st day of every month. The landlord will retain a refundable deposit of one and a half month’s rent against damages and arrears of rent.
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8. Utilities: The tenant will be responsible for paying Council Tax, telephone, oil, water, electricity bills plus costs related to the emptying of the septic tank.
9. Maintenance: The landlord will arrange the annual servicing of both the oil boiler and water filtration equipment. With regard to the electrical appliances i.e, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier, it is proposed that on commencement of the tenancy these will be transferred to the tenant who will be responsible for maintaining, replacing and testing them as required to accord with current regulations.
10. Carpets: The property contains some fitted carpets and some curtains. The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the carpets and all other floor coverings in good condition and should they wish to take over the curtains, they will be required to do likewise.
VIEWING The property will be available for viewing, by appointment, through the Duchy of Cornwall office, Princetown.
If the property is of interest and you wish to make an appointment to view please contact Mr Antony Haslam ([email protected]) on 01822 890205.
APPLICATIONS If after viewing you wish to apply for the tenancy an application and credit check form will be given to you which will need to be completed and returned to The Duchy of Cornwall, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All adults over the age of 18 who will be living in the property will need to complete the credit check form.
The successful applicant will be required to pay £150 (including VAT) to cover the costs of gaining the required references and preparation of the Tenancy Agreement.
Applicants are requested to make appointments to view and conduct negotiations through the Duchy of Cornwall. No responsibility can be accepted for any expense incurred through fruitless journeys. 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. iv). The Duchy reserves the right of not having to accept any offer received for this property.
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