Property description
A well presented two bedroom detached bungalow on the outskirts of the village of Sidford, with good size gardens and backing onto open farmland. To let unfurnished for a period of six or twelve months initially.
23 Harcombe Lane is located on the outskirts of Sidford. The property is approximately two miles from Sidmouth town centre and is situated in a residential area of predominantly detached bungalows. The bungalow has good size gardens to the front and rear, the rear garden adjoining open countryside and bordering a tributary of the River Sid.
The property has good size accommodation and is decorated to a neutral colour scheme internally. There is a modern, attractively fitted kitchen with an outlook towards the surrounding hills. The property has two double bedrooms, both with built in wardrobes and there is a modern fitted shower room and separate WC. There is a large sitting room, which is double aspect, with feature sliding patio doors which overlook the rear garden and to the hills in the distance beyond. The kitchen/diner is spacious and incorporates appliances and the dining area enjoys a pleasant outlook over the rear garden.
The property has the benefit of gas fired central heating and double glazed windows. At the front of the property there is parking for two vehicles and a detached single garage with an electric up and over door. The main entrance is accessed via a wrought iron gate, which provides access to an undercover drying area and in turn leads to the front door.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Single glazed front door with obscure glazed side panel to the:
ENTRANCE HALL
Coved ceiling. Radiator. Carpet. Telephone point. Pair of modern matching chrome wall lights with shades. Mains smoke detector with battery back-up. Honeywell central heating room stat. Door to a boiler cupboard containing gas fired Worcester combi boiler, with Honeywell central heating time clock and programmer. Further door to a storage cupboard containing timber shelving and a fuse board with RCD protection. Hinged loft hatch with ladder. Door to a:
CLOAKROOM
uPVC double glazed window with paned obscure glass. White suite comprising a low level WC and wall mounted wash basin. Radiator with thermostat. Tile effect laminate flooring.
Obscure glazed door from the entrance hall to the:
SITTING ROOM
6.54m (21'05\") x 3.74m (12'03\") Coved ceiling. Aluminium double glazed windows to the side aspect and aluminium double glazed sliding patio door providing access to an elevated patio terrace and a pleasant outlook over the rear garden. Two thermostatically controlled radiators. Television point. Wall lights. Carpeting. Curtains to the window and patio doors. Mains smoke detector. Pair of obscure glazed doors providing access to the kitchen/diner.
From the entrance hall there is a door to the:
KITCHEN/DINER
5.59m (18'04\") x 3.16m (10'04\") A spacious room, double aspect, with a uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect and far reaching views to the hills. Aluminium double glazed window in the dining area, with a pleasant outlook over the rear garden. A modern, attractively fitted kitchen comprising a range of floor standing and wall mounted cupboards with cream 'shaker style' drawer and doors fronts and large stainless steel handles. Co-ordinating gloss worksurfaces with tiled splashbacks. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer. Built in stainless steel Bosch electric double oven incorporating a grill and fan oven. Stainless steel four burner gas hob with matching Bosch 'chimney style' extractor over. Freestanding Hotpoint washing machine. Freestanding LEC fridge/freezer. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Tile effect timber laminate flooring. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Fitted blinds to both windows. Low voltage ceiling down lighters. Hard wired heat detector. Built in cupboard containing timber slatted shelving. Telephone point.
From the entrance hall there is a door to the:
MASTER BEDROOM
4.76m (15'07\") x 3.18m (10'05\") A double room enjoying a pleasant outlook over the front garden. Coved ceiling. Aluminium double glazed window. Curtains and fitted blind. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Carpet. Pair of matching wall lights. Built in floor to ceiling triple wardrobes with three pairs of matching doors, an internal hanging rail and shelving, with cupboard space over.
BEDROOM TWO
A double room. 3.94m (12'11\") x 3.34m (10'11\") Coved ceiling. Aluminium double glazed window to the side aspect, with curtains and a fitted blind. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Carpet. Television cable. Wall light. Built in floor to ceiling double wardrobes with matching cupboard doors, an internal hanging rail and shelving. One cupboard contains a vanity unit, with a wash basin, hot and cold taps, a light and shaver point, with built in drawers below.
From the entrance hall there is a door to the:
SHOWER ROOM
An attractive modern shower room with fully tiled walls. uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, with obscure glass. A white suite comprising a low level WC and pedestal wash basin with lever taps. Mirror fronted bathroom cabinet over. Quadrant shower cubicle with 'marble effect' bathroom panelled walls, Mira Sport electric shower with hand held attachment and rail and fully glazed sliding shower doors. Tile effect timber laminate flooring. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Electric Dimplex heater. Bathroom extractor.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
At the front of the property there is a gravelled driveway which provides PARKING FOR TWO VEHICLES and a low level stone wall which adjoins the pavement outside. A mature garden borders a small area of lawn, with mature hedges to either side of the property.
DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE
5.87m (19'03\") x 3.20m (10'06\") With an electric up and over door. Crittall single glazed window to the rear. Rear pedestrian door. Fitted shelving. Concrete floor. Lighting and power. Electric meter. Gas meter.
The main entrance to the property and the side is accessed via a wrought iron gate, with an adjoining six foot wall. This area is undercover, with a Perspex roof. The flooring is paved, which makes a useful drying area. The rear garden is accessed via a further door and is well maintained and attractively set out. The property borders a tributary of the River Sid and backs onto open farmland, with the added benefit of views to the countryside beyond. The rear garden is set out with an L' shaped area of lawn, with an extensive slabbed patio area and an elevated terrace outside of the sitting room patio door. There are well established, well maintained hedge boundaries at the side of the property and the bottom boundary is open and adjoins the stream.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band E.
TENANCY DETAILS
Rental: £875.00 per calendar month (payable monthly in advance)
Deposit: £875.00 (payable before signing the Tenancy Agreement)
Tenancy Type: Assured ShortholdTerm: 6-12 months, or longerAvailable: September 2015 Restrictions: No Smokers. No DSS. No Pets. No children.
We will require two forms of identification, namely a copy of your passport and/or birth certificate and/or driving licence.
The tenant is responsible for the payment of electricity/gas, telephone (if applicable), water rates, council tax and for registering with the relevant service providing authorities.
VIEWING
All our existing tenants are told not to allow casual callers to enter the property on the grounds of safety and this includes people carrying our letting particulars, please therefore do not call at a property without an appointment as you will not be allowed to view it. Please contact Harrison-Lavers & Potbury's for an appointment.
TENANCY INFORMATION
Lettings Fees Information: Harrison-Lavers & Potbury'sBelow is a summary of our fee structure payable by tenants in respect of tenancy applications and extensions. Not all fees are applicable to every tenant. When a tenant has selected a property, a full summary of the fees applicable depending on circumstances will be provided. Reference Fee & Credit Search: £90.00 including VAT (per person named on agreement). Not applicable to children. Deposit: The equivalent to a month's rent, unless increased due to the acceptance of a pet where pets are not usually permitted. In this case x 1.5 rent. Administration Fee: £160.00 including VAT per property - payable on commencement of the tenancyGuarantor Reference & Credit Search: £90.00 including VATTenancy Extension: £60.00 including VAT (new fixed term tenancy)Deed of Guarantee Document: £24.00 including VAT - A requirement for a GuarantorAmendment Fee: £24.00 including VAT (i.e name change or removal of person from agreement)All fees include VAT at the current rate of 20%Payments can be made by cash, BACS, Debit Card (subject to a card handling fee of £0.50), Credit Card (subject to a handling fee of 3%) or chequeRents are payable in advance by Standing Order