Barn conversion to rent in Bigland Hall Estate, Backbarrow, Cumbria LA12

Excellent example of a period property with modern fixtures and fittings, this three bedroom end terrace cottage is laid out over three floors and is set in an idyllic setting surrounded by fields and trees with glimpses of the bay. Sorry No Smokers & Pets Considered.

Excellent example of a period property with modern fixtures and fittings, this three bedroom end terrace cottage is laid out over three floors and is set in an idyllic setting surrounded by fields and trees with glimpses of the bay. Comprising of excellent sized lounge overlooking the open front garden area with wood burning stove, kitchen/diner with integrated appliances, master bedroom with ensuite and access to a further garden area and spectacular views over the countryside, family bathroom suite with two further bedrooms to the third floor. Complete with parking, double glazing and oil central heating. Sorry No Smokers and Pets Considered.

Entered through a wooden door with glazed inserts into:

Porch Tiled flooring, wooden door into entrance hall and spot light to ceiling.

Entrance hall Stairs to first floor, radiator, spot light to ceiling and wooden door into:

Lounge 25' 10" x 19' 5" (7.87m x 5.92m) Excellent sized room with grand fireplace offering stone surround and mantle with wooden accents, red brick inset and tiled hearth featuring a woodburning stove, recessed shelving with cupboards, ceiling light point and spot lights. Two radiators, under stairs cupboard housing immersion and fuse board and open arch with wooden feature to box bay area with double glazed picture window to front overlooking the valley.

Kitchen 15' 6" x 8' 3" (4.72m x 2.51m) Fitted with a range of solid wood base, wall and drawer units with worktop over incorporating one and a half bowl sink and grooved drainer with swan neck mixer tap. Integrated eye level combination microwave oven and oven and grill, hob with cooker good over, dishwasher, washing machine and under counter fridge and freezer. Wooden single glazed window to rear, spot lights to ceiling and pellet lighting. Radiator, exposed beams and breakfast bar for seating.

First floor landing Doors to bathroom and master bedroom, radiator, spot light and ceiling light point.

Master bedroom 20' 2" x 13' 9" (6.15m x 4.19m) Excellent sized double room with spot lights to ceiling, two double glazed sliding sash windows to front and door to upper garden area. Door to:

Ensuite 6' 2" x 5' 2" (1.88m x 1.57m) Three piece suite comprising of corner shower cubicle with mixer shower, low level, dual flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled to walls and floor, spot lights to ceiling, ladder style towel rail and wooden glazed window to rear.

Bathroom 6' 2" x 7' 2" (1.88m x 2.18m) Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of panelled bath with shower over, mixer tap and screen, low level dial flush WC and vanity unit housing sink with mixer tap and cupboard under. Fully tiled to walls and floor, ladder style radiator, extractor and spot lights to ceiling. Wooden single glazed window to rear.

Second floor landing Ceiling light point, wooden single glazed window to rear, exposed feature beams and access to both bedrooms.

Bedroom 5' 2" x 9' 1" (1.57m x 2.77m) Double room with Velux roof window offering views to the fields and trees beyond, further single glazed wooden window to rear, radiator, spot lights to ceiling and feature beams. Under eaves storage.

Bedroom 10' 4" x 10' 0" (3.15m x 3.05m) Double room with Velux roof window offering views, spot lights to ceiling, eaves storage, radiator and feature beams.

Exterior To the front of the property is a small lawned area with pathway to the front door. Accessed from the bedroom or the parking is a further grassed area for seating. The property also has the use of a communal garden area with seating with glimpses of the bay through the trees. Two allocated parking spaces are also included.

General information Services - Mains electric. Water is by way of a borehole with treatment facility on site, drainage is by way of a septic tank and the property has oil central heating.

Council Tax - F

EPC Grading - tbc

Applying for A tenancy

Should you wish to apply for a tenancy, you should contact our Lettings Team for an application pack. We recommend that all applicants read the Government's 'How to Rent' Guide - available at

Holding deposit

In order to secure a property whilst the application procedure is completed, a Holding Deposit equal to 1 week's rent may be payable. This is calculated by monthly rent x 12 ÷ 52 and is payable to jh Homes (Cumbria) Limited. Once the Holding Deposit is paid, the landlord and the tenant are expected to enter into the tenancy agreement within 15 calendar days. This date is called the Deadline for Agreement. The landlord and the tenant can agree to extend this date. If an applicant fails referencing, the Holding Deposit will be paid to the applicant within 7 calendar days, save where:
1. If the applicant fails a Right to Rent check regardless of when the Holding Deposit was accepted;
2. If the applicant provides false or misleading information to jh Homes (Cumbria) Limited, or the landlord, which the landlord is reasonably entitled to consider in deciding whether to grant the tenancy because this materially affects their suitability to rent the property;
3. If the applicant notifies jh Homes (Cumbria) Limited or the landlord before the Deadline for Agreement that they have decided not to enter into the tenancy agreement;
4. If the tenant fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement;
5. If the tenant seeks to change the tenancy agreement after it has been signed, and the landlord refuses to make that change. In which case, the Holding Deposit will be forfeit, and retained by jh Homes (Cumbria) Limited, on behalf of the landlord. A written explanation of why the Holding Deposit has been retained will be provided to the applicant within 7 calendar days of the decision being made.

Security deposit

A Security Deposit equal to 5 weeks' rent will be payable to jh Homes (Cumbria) Limited, if the applicant successfully completes the referencing process. Any money held by jh Homes (Cumbria) Limited as a Holding Deposit will be used towards payment of the Security Deposit. The Security Deposit will be registered with the Deposit Protection Scheme within 30 days of the tenancy being signed and will be repaid to the Tenant at the end of the tenancy, subject to the property being left in a satisfactory condition/deduction of any contractual expenses.

General information
rent

Rent will be payable on the first day of the tenancy agreement and will be payable monthly, thereafter. Properties are let on a fixed term Assured Shortly Tenancy, for a minimum term of 6 months. It is not possible to terminate the tenancy within this period and the tenant will be responsible for payment of the rent for the whole of the fixed term. The tenant will also be responsible for all utility charges during the full term of the tenancy, including gas, electricity, oil, water and drainage, telephone and Council Tax. Charges for any other services connected to the property will also be payable by the tenant.

Insurance

The landlord will be responsible for insuring the building. The tenant will be responsible for insuring their own possessions for the full term of the tenancy.

Permitted payments

In some circumstances, a Permitted Payment may be payable to jh Homes (Cumbria) Limited. These include:
- If the tenant requests a change to the tenancy agreement and the landlord agrees e.g. The keeping of a pet mid-tenancy/change of sharer -£50 (inc. VAT);
- If rent is more than 14 days late, interest will be charged at 3% over the base rate of the Bank of England;
- Default fees for lost keys or other security devices (including locks). Where locks need to be replaced and locksmiths need to be called, tenants will be charged for replacement locks, locksmiths' fees and keys where necessary.
- In exceptional circumstances (such as an emergency) jh Homes (Cumbria) Limited may charge £15 per hour for time in dealing with the problem.
- Surrender of the tenancy mid-term - payment will cover the landlord's expenses in reletting the property, all rent outstanding until a new tenant is found (up to the maximum payable under the tenancy agreement)
how is interest calculated on rent arrears?
Interest will be charged on the total amount outstanding, on a daily basis.
For example:
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25%
Interest rate applied: 3% + 5.25% = 8.25%
£500 x 0.0825 = £41.25
£41.25 ÷ 365 = £0.113
11.3p x 30 days outstanding = £3.39