Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12

A newly built four bedroom detached property with single detached garage and garden situated in Barnard Castle.

The property is situated approximately one mile from the town centre which provides a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. For the commuter the A66, A67 and A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Durham Tees Valley International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.

Ground floor

Hallway

Doors leading to the ground floor accommodation, stairs rising into the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, and radiator.

Living room

Bay window to the front elevation with shutters, and two radiators.

Kitchen/Dining and Family Room

Fitted with a good range of wall and floor units with contrasting wood effect surfaces, integrated appliances including fridge freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, gas hob with extractor fan above, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, window overlooking the rear elevation, tiled splashbacks, under counter lighting, breakfast bar, space for a dining table and chairs, bifold doors and door leading to the utility.

Utility

Wall and floor units with wood effect surfaces, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, plumbing for washing machine, tiled splashbacks, cupboard housing the boiler, door leading onto the side elevation and door to the Cloakroom.

Cloakroom

WC, hand wash basin, extractor fan, radiator, partially tiled walls and tiled flooring.

Study

With window overlooking the front elevation and radiator. 

First Floor

Landing

Window to the front elevation, cupboard housing the water tank, radiator and doors leading to the first floor accommodation.

Master Bedroom

Fitted wardrobes, two windows overlooking the rear elevation,  door leading to En-Suite with shower, hand wash basin, WC,  towel radiator,  partially tiled walls, tiled flooring, obscured window to side elevation and spotlighting .

Bedroom Two

A double bedroom situated to the rear elevation, fitted wardrobes, and radiator.

Bedroom Three

A double bedroom with window overlooking the front elevation, fitted wardrobes and radiator

Bedroom Four

Double bedroom with window overlooking the front elevation, fitted wardrobes and radiator.

Family Bathroom

Walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead, bath, partially tiled walls, tiled flooring, towel radiator and obscure window to the side elevation.

Externally

Front garden mainly later lawn with flowerbeds and driveway leading to a detached single garage with up and over door, power and lighting and gate leading to the rear garden.

The rear of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with paved patio area and fenced boundaries.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the agents

Terms and Conditions

The property will be let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of six months at a rental of £1500 per calendar month exclusive, payable monthly in advance by standing order.

In addition, a tenancy deposit of the equivalent of five week's rent will be payable prior to taking occupation.

The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings, including electricity, gas, water rates, Council Tax (Band F) and telephone charges. Energy Efficient Rating - B

Tenant Fees Schedule

Holding Deposit of One Weeks Rent

Unpaid Rent – Interest at 3% above the Bank of England base rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s) – Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost keys(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc.VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant's Request) - £50 (inc.VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the cost associated with taking landlord's instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) - £50 (inc.VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord's instructions, new tenant referencing and Right to Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenant's Request) – Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord's costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Commencement

The property is available for occupation mid September. A tenancy must commence within one month of receiving suitable references from an applicant, the payment of the first month's rent, tenancy deposit and the completion of a Tenancy Agreement.

Insurance

The tenant will be responsible for insuring their own personal possessions/contents of the property upon taking occupation.

Restrictions

No smokers

Compliance

All our branches have Client Money Protection (CMP) and are protected by RICS and The Ombudsman an independent redress scheme.

Hallway

Doors leading to the ground floor accommodation, stairs rising into the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, and radiator.

Living Room

Bay window to the front elevation with shutters, and two radiators.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Fitted with a good range of wall and floor units with contrasting wood effect surfaces, integrated appliances including fridge freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, gas hob with extractor fan above, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, window overlooking the rear elevation, tiled splashbacks, under counter lighting, breakfast bar, space for a dining table and chairs, bifold doors and door leading to the utility.

Utility

Wall and floor units with wood effect surfaces, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, plumbing for washing machine, tiled splashbacks, cupboard housing the boiler, door leading onto the side elevation and door to the Cloakroom.

Cloakroom

WC, hand wash basin, extractor fan, radiator, partially tiled walls and tiled flooring

Study

With window overlooking the front elevation and radiator.

Landing

Window to the front elevation, cupboard housing the water tank, radiator and doors leading to the first floor accommodation.

Master Bedroom

Fitted wardrobes, two windows overlooking the rear elevation, door leading to En-Suite with shower, hand wash basin, WC, towel radiator, partially tiled walls, tiled flooring, obscured window to side elevation and spotlighting .

Bedroom 2

A double bedroom situated to the rear elevation, fitted wardrobes, and radiator.

Bedroom 3

A double bedroom with window overlooking the front elevation, fitted wardrobes and radiator

Bedroom 4

Double bedroom with window overlooking the front elevation, fitted wardrobes and radiator.

Bathroom

Walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead, bath, partially tiled walls, tiled flooring, towel radiator and obscure window to the side elevation.

External

Front garden mainly later lawn with flowerbeds and driveway leading to single garage with up and over door, power and lighting and gate leading to the rear garden.The rear of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with paved patio area and fenced boundaries.