Property description
A charming, immaculately presented, two bedroom cottage renovated throughout and with the benefit of a rear courtyard. To let unfurnished for six to twelve months initially, and long term.
No. 9 Sidholme Cottages is located on Brewery Lane and is opposite the entrance to The Laurels. The property enjoys a southerly aspect and is approximately half a mile from Sidmouth town centre. At the front of the property is an area of unrestricted parking, used by, predominantly the occupiers of Sidholme Cottages. No. 9 has undergone a programme of renovations by the previous owner over the last two years, which has seen the accommodation transformed and modernised with a contemporary feel throughout. The property has a sitting room with a bay window and having a southerly aspect and glazed double doors lead to an open plan kitchen/diner with a brand new attractive kitchen. The rear door leads to a newly paved and enclosed patio/courtyard. To the first floor, the master bedroom enjoys a southerly aspect and has built-in wardrobes, the second bedroom has an aspect to the rear and there is a brand new modern bathroom. The property has the benefit of newly installed gas fired central heating but retains an original feature in single glazed sash windows.
There is a neutral colour scheme throughout the property, new curtains and floor coverings. There is a feature fireplace to the sitting room with an electric fire and the kitchen incorporates an electric oven and gas hob and space has been provided for a fridge/freezer and washing machine (these to be supplied by the occupier).
At the rear of Sidholme Cottages is a pedestrian footpath which provides rear access to the occupiers of Peaslands Road and Sidholme Cottages.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
To the front of the property, there is an
UNDERCOVER ENTRANCE PORCH
Set of steps and a handrail to the front door, which is part obscure glazed and leads straight into the:
SITTING ROOM
4.26m (13'11\") plus the bay window x 3.3m (10'11\") reducing to 2.6m (8'06\") Feature bay window with single-glazed timber framed sash windows. Feature fireplace with exposed face brick chimney breast and brick hearth and a free-standing electric wood burner effect fire. New beige carpet. Two radiators. Storage cupboard containing the fuse board and the electric meter. Television point. Telephone point. Door to under-stairs storage cupboard with light and fitted coat hooks, Honeywell central heating room stat. Wired smoke detector.
From the sitting room, a pair of glazed double doors lead to an:
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINER
5.22m (17'01\") x 3.30m (10'10\") reducing to 2.10m (6'10\"). Single-glazed window from the dining area which overlooks the rear courtyard. Obscure glazed door leading to the rear courtyard with an adjoining double- glazed side window, and in the kitchen area a further timber framed double glazed window overlooking the rear patio. A brand new fitted kitchen which is a 'Shaker Style' with oak door and drawer fronts, brass coloured door handles and knobs, slate coloured work surfaces and tiled splash backs. Worksurface illumination. White four burner gas hob and single electric oven. Space for a free standing tall fridge/freezer and space for an under-counter washing machine or washer/dryer. Stainless steel sink with single drainer and mixer tap. Over the hob there is an integrated extractor with a light and variable fan control. Tile effect lino floor covering. Ceiling spotlights and central ceiling light to the dining area. To the kitchen windows there are 'tilt & turn' blinds and to the dining room windows, cream curtains and matching tiebacks.
In the sitting room there is a staircase with a beige carpet which rises to the first floor, with a handrail and balustrade.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Access to the loft space via a hinged hatch.
MASTER BEDROOM
4.20m (13'09\") x 2.53m (8'03\") Single-glazed timber framed sash window to the front aspect, with curtains and tiebacks. New beige coloured carpet. Telephone point. TV point. Built-in wardrobes from floor to ceiling with a pair of mirror fronted sliding doors, internal hanging rail and shelving. Thermostatically controlled radiator,
BEDROOM TWO
2.43m (7'11\") x 2.48m (8'01\") Timber framed single-glazed sash window to the rear aspect, with a pair of new curtains and tiebacks. Thermostatically controlled radiator.
BATHROOM
Timber framed single-glazed window with obscure glass and fitted 'tilt & turn' blind. A brand new white bathroom suite comprising a panelled bath with handgrips, fully tiled walls over, a glazed shower screen and Ideal chrome thermostatically controlled shower, shower attachment and rail. Pedestal wash basin with tiled splash back, glass shelf and large mirror with light over. Shaver point. Low level WC. Lino floor covering. Ceiling downlighters with ceiling extractor. Wall hung 'ladder-style' heated towel rail which is thermostatically operated. Built-in cupboard containing the Ideal Logic gas fired Combi boiler for central heating and hot water, with timber slatted shelving for towels.
OUTSIDE
There is no parking conveyed with the property, but immediately outside there is unrestricted on-road parking. At the front of the property is a small raised shrub bed and to the rear an enclosed courtyard with a rear gate to a communal footpath at the rear of the terrace. The yard has been re-paved and is very well presented.
TENANCY DETAILS
Rental: £725.00 per calendar month (payable monthly in advance)
Deposit: £725.00
Tenancy Type: Assured Shorthold Term: A minimum of six months, although the Landlord would prefer a longer let.Available: ImmediatelyRestrictions: No Pets. No Smokers. A child is allowed at the Landlords discretion. No DSS.
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, telephone (if applicable), water rates, council tax andfor registering with the relevant service providing authorities.
The tenant is responsible for the cost of preparing the Tenancy Agreement and inventory of £160.00 inc.VAT. Upon signing the agreement, the tenant will be required to lodge the deposit. This will be returned at the end of tenancy subject to the property being left in its original condition. There will also be an additional charge of £90.00 per personfor taking up references, payable upon rental application.
VIEWING
All our existing tenants are told not to allow casual callers to enter the property on the grounds of safety and thisincludes people carrying our letting particulars, please therefore do not call at a property without an appointment asyou will not be allowed to view it. Please contact Harrison-Lavers & Potbury's for an appointment.