Stable Cottage, Lanchester

LOCATION
Stable Cottage makes up part of Colepike Home Farm, conveniently situated in a rural yet accessible location. Lanchester is approximately 5 minutes away while a wider range of shopping and recreational facilities can be found at Consett and Durham.

For the commuter the A1(M) is approximately 20 minutes away and Durham and Newcastle both have east coast main line train stations with direct links to Edinburgh and London. There are international airports at Teesside and Newcastle.

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DESCRIPTION
An entrance vestibule provides access to the spacious living room with log burner set upon a slate hearth. Glazed doors from the living room open to the sun room creating a fantastic space to enjoy the views of the wrap around garden. From the living room glazed doors lead to the kitchen dining room, fitted with a range of kitchen units electric cooker with hob and extractor fan over, kitchen sink and dual aspect windows to the garden. The oil boiler, washing machine fridge freezer and tumble dryer are situated in the utility room. There is a useful larder cupboard and a separate WC with wash hand basin accessed from the utility.

Returning to the living room a door opens to the inner hall which provides access to the bedrooms and bathroom. The largest bedroom has a stable style window to the front in keeping with the property's history and a further window to the rear over looking the courtyard. The second bedroom can be accessed via the entrance vestibule and inner hall with a window to the front also having fitted wardrobes and a dressing table. The family bathroom comprises a double shower, bath, WC and wash hand basin.

Externally, the property has a driveway to the front for two vehicles and a hedge bounded lawn with a wrap around garden planted with mature shrubs. There is a patio area to the sun room a further courtyard to the rear.

This is a non smoking/vaping property. Pets must be kept on a lead at all times outside, this property is set within a working farm with livestock and farm vehicles. There in no enclosed garden area for pets.

SERVICES The property is served by mains water and electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX BAND Durham County Council Tax Band D.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The property is EPC rating D 59.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
It is understood that the property has access to ultrafast broadband connection and has good mobile phone signal in this area. With reference to data from the Environment Agency’s Flood Warning Information Service there is a medium risk of flooding from surface water and a very low chance from rivers and seas.

INFORMATION FOR TENANTS
It is available unfurnished on an Assured Periodic Tenancy, rent is payable monthly in advance by direct debit. In addition to the monthly rent you will be required to pay a deposit which is equivalent to 5 weeks rent. Payments to other third parties, such as Council Tax and utilities will be the responsibility of the tenants. Water rates and septic tank charges are included within the rental amount. The tenants are responsible for insuring their own personal possessions and contents of the property.

DURING THE TENANCY
Additional tenant charges may apply as per the issued tenancy agreement, for items such as replacement or loss of keys or interest on overdue rent.

TENANTS PROTECTION
Vickers and Barrass are members of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) which is a client deposit money scheme, we are also a member of NAEA Propertymark. For further information of membership please contact the agent direct.

REFERENCES
The landlords’ agents will take up references through a referencing company at no cost to the applicant. The obtaining of references is not a guarantee of acceptance.

COMMENCEMENT
The property is available for immediate occupation. A tenancy must commence within one month of the agent receiving suitable references. The first month’s rent and deposit must be made by cleared funds before the commencement date.

COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.

VIEWINGS
Please contact Vickers & Barrass Tow Law office on 01388 730095 to arrange a viewing, which are strictly by appointment only.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Durham County Council www.durham.gov.uk 03000 26 0000

NOTES
Particulars prepared – June 2024 & 2026
Photographs taken – June 2024 & 2026

PARTICULAR NOTES
The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending tenants, all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary consents for use and occupation and other details are given as a guide only and without responsibility.

Any application for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending tenants that they have relied solely upon their own personally verified information, inspection, and enquiries.

No employee of Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given by the landlord of this property.

The photographs show only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.

The particulars have been prepared in accordance with the Business Protection from Misleading Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.

The Landlord reserves the right to generally amend the particulars or method of let.