Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13

*** FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED - THE CHOICE IS YOURS ***

This great two bedroomed semi-detached cottage is located within 10 minutes of the town centre, and more importantly, 30 seconds from a great pub! It sits well in a good residential location and offers great space including lounge, kitchen and utility room downstairs and two double bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. There's great storage space too and parking is on the road at the front.
A great home in a great location!
*** FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED ***

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Gas central heatingDouble glazing

INNER HALLWAY

With stairs to the first floor and useful built in storage cupboards within the alcove beneath. Laminate flooring, coat hooks, spotlights, window to the side and white painted part glazed doors leading to lounge, kitchen and utility room.

LOUNGE

With dark wood effect laminate floor, stone fireplace and hearth with wood burning stove and sandstone lintel over. Television point and large window looking onto Kirkgate.

KITCHEN

Fitted with a range of base and wall units in cream with wood effect laminate work top over and matching upstand and white ceramics tiled splashback in places and includes: double electric oven with four ring hob and extractor fan, round stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and integrated fridge freezer. Wood effect flooring and spotlights. Space for a dining table and window into the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM

Windows to two sides and clear roof, door to the side and fitted with laminate worktop with plumbing for one appliance and space for an additional appliance below.

STAIRS AND 1ST FLOOR LANDING

Window to the side, access to the loft.

BEDROOM ONE

Spacious double room with an aspect to Kirkgate from two sides. Television point.

BEDROOM 2

Fitted with two twin beds and window overlooking the courtyard.

BATHROOM

Fitted with bath and shower over in chrome with chrome shower screen and waterproof panelling, wash basin set into vanity unit with chrome taps, WC with concealed cistern and a range of built in white fronted cupboards. Chrome ladder style radiator, extractor fan and frosted window to the side and airing cupboard.

EXTERNALLY

Space to keep a wheelie bin.

PARKING

Street parking subject to a residents' permit.

DIRECTIONS

Located at the top of Kirkgate, next to the Quaker Meeting House.

COUNCIL TAX

We have been advised by Cumberland Council (0303 123 1702) that this property is placed in Tax Band A.

THE RENT

Rent is paid on a calendar monthly basis, in advance, and excludes charges for Services, Council Tax etc.

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULAT

Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. *Please note these details have yet to be approved by the landlord.

DAMAGE DEPOSIT

A deposit will be paid by the tenant, prior to the commencement of the tenancy, equivalent to five weeks rent and it will be returned at the end of the tenancy providing there is no damage, the Inventory is correct and there are no rent arrears. The deposit will be held by the Deposit Protection Service (a custodial service scheme in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Legislation) and returned to you as per the Tenancy Agreement. Alternatively, ask Grisdales about the ZERO DEPOSIT GUARANTEE which is available for this property (subject to conditions). Costs are a set up fee of ?49 and a payment equivalent to one weeks rent. After that there is an annual renewal fee of ?17.50 paid to Zero Deposit.

HOLDING DEPOSIT

Grisdales takes a Holding Deposit for from a tenant to reserve a property. This is one week's rent and for this property will be ?178.00This Holding Deposit will be held for up to 15 days (what is known as Deadline for Agreement). From taking the Holding Deposit, the Tenancy Agreement must be entered into (signed by both parties and dated) before the Deadline for Agreement. However, Grisdales can agree with the tenant in writing that a different date (for example, an extension) is to be the Deadline for Agreement. Please make your own enquiries as to when the Holding Deposit can be repaid to you and when it can be retained by Grisdales.Should the tenancy commence, unless the tenant advises otherwise in writing, it is agreed that the amount of the Holding Deposit will be deducted from the first payment of rent.

WHO WILL LOOK AFTER THE PROPERTY?

For peace of mind, the property will be managed by Grisdales.

INSURANCE

You are required to have sufficient means to cover your liability for the Landlord s fixtures and fittings as set out in the Tenancy Agreement. Sufficient means includes a sum of money available to put right any damage, or alternatively you could purchase a suitable insurance policy to cover this liability. The Landlord s insurance policy does not cover your possessions within the property. You are advised to consider the need for Tenants Insurance, which usually includes cover for your own possessions and accidental damage to the Landlord s items. The Landlord will not be responsible for any damage caused to your belongings unless it is caused by an act or omission by the Landlord or Agent, which invalidates any insurance you do have. It is recommended that you hold adequate insurance to protect against accidental damage caused by the Tenant to the Landlords Fixtures and Fittings at the premises as described in the Inventory. You should also consider insuring your own possessions. Please speak to Grisdales for further information.

RENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

Have you ever thought how you d cover the cost of your rent if you were to become ill or injured and were unable to work? Taking out Rental Protection Plan is a great way to protect yourself, or the ones you love should the unexpected happen during the length of the plan ask to speak with our Protection Specialist.

APPLICATIONS

Applications for the tenancy are to be made to Grisdales. The application form is on our website please go to www.grisdales.co.uk, Tenants, Tenancy Application form. Please complete this form electronically and once we have received it we will discuss your application with the landlord. If the landlord decides to proceed with your application and requests that you are referenced you will need to complete a further on-line application form for Homelet, our reference provider. References will then be carried out which can take up to 7 days.

PROOF OF IDENTITY

When you apply for a property to rent through Grisdales, you will be required to PERSONALLY provide identification in its ORIGINAL format. This can be in the form of: Valid passport Valid photo card driving licence National Insurance Certificate Firearms Certificate Birth Certificate

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Please see our website for further information.

MORTGAGE ADVICE

Grisdales works with The Right Advice Cumbria (Bulman Pollard) part of The Right Mortgage Ltd, one of the UK's fastest-growing Networks, offering expert professional advice to find the right mortgage for you. We have access to thousands of mortgages from across the whole market in the UK.Our advice will be specifically tailored to your needs and circumstances which could be for your first home, moving home, re-mortgaging or investing in property. To find out more about how we can assist you, just call your nearest Grisdales office.Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Some forms of Buy to Let Mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You may be charged a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances