2 bedroom cottage to rent

An opportunity for a rare unique FURNISHED property in rural Biddulph Moor. This 2 bed stone cottage has beautiful views and superb period features. There is a modern kitchen, large open plan lounge/diner, converted cellar and wine cellar, 2 double bedrooms, modern bathroom and converted loft space.
Gorgeous feature of a first floor balcony and Off road parking for at least two vehicles.

Due to high number of enquiries, please enquire to book a viewing only if you meet our referencing criteria:
1. You/Your family income is 2.5 times the rent (ie £30,000 per annum for rent of £1000pcm).
2. You have a clear credit history ie: no County Court Judgments, Debt Relief Orders, Individual Voluntary Arrangements, or Bankruptcy Orders
3. You have a minimum of 3 months wage slips and/or 3 months bank statements showing your income.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer you a viewing or application form for this house if you do not meet these criteria.

The cottage comprises of:

KITCHEN 3.24m x 4.53m (10'7" x 14'10")
Enter from the side door to the property into the modern kitchen. Fitted with a range of modern wall and base units, this kitchen has an integrated electric oven and a hob, with this being on a side island with extractor hood above. It is offered with white goods of a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There's also a small breakfast bar with two bar stools.

LOUNGE/DINER 10.20m x 4.20m (33'5" x 13'9")
Large spacious room which is split into the lounge and dining area.
The lounge has a focal point of a stone chimney breast with inset log burner and has a tile floor and stone walls and featured beamed ceiling. It is set with a large L shape settee, pouffe, coffee table and welsh dresser. With tile floor and stone walls and featured beamed ceilings
The dining area gives access to the stairs to the cellar and the stairs to the first floor and has a beautiful wood floor. It is set with a dining table and chairs. The room has stunning views from all the windows.

CELLAR 4.52m x 3.93 (14'9" x 12'10")
Accessed from the dining area down stairs, the cellar has its own settee and TV and a pool table. The wine cellar is also found here.

STAIRS and LANDING
The stairs are carpeted with beautiful wood and iron work balustrade and lead to the landing. The landing has a wooden floor and gives access to both bedrooms, the bathroom and the stairs to the loft space.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.12m x 3.21m (13'6" x 10'6")
A spacious double bedroom with spectacular views across the moor. Continuation of the wooden flooring with a built in wardrobe/store cupboard.

BEDROOM 2 3.79m x 2.59m (12'5" x 8'5")
This smaller double bedroom has the advantage of a small dressing room too. As you enter the room you will find storage cupboards and then the room opens out to offer ample space for your bed and furniture. You will find the door to the balcony.

BATHROOM 2.48m x 1.47m (8'1" x 4'9")
This modern bathroom is fully tiled and is fitted with a 3 piece suite of WC, wash hand basin and bath. The bath has a shower above and is fitted with a glass screen.

LOFT SPACE 3.37m x 2.13m (11'0" x 6'11")
This is accessed from its own stairs and is converted to offer that extra storage area. The room does have restricted height.

FIRST FLOOR BALCONY
This is a great space to enjoy the spectacular views of the moor. With an outdoor table and chairs set and also wooden seating.

EXTERIOR
There is a small low maintenance garden area to the side of the property which provides space for LPG gas store, bin storage and log store.

PARKING
There is off road parking for 2 vehicles directly opposite the cottage.

Please note that this property is not on mains gas, but on LPG.

Deposit £1150 Council Tax Band D Staffordshire Moorlands EPC Exempt

Initial 6-month tenancy term – to continue on a monthly basis
Holding Deposit would be at £230. If your application is successful, it would be used towards your move in monies.

Tenant Charges
In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Before the tenancy starts (payable to Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent, ‘the Agent’)
Holding Deposit: Equivalent to one week’s rent (annual rent divided by 52). This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraws from the tenancy, fails a Right-to-Rent check, provides materially significant or false or misleading information, or fails to sign their tenancy agreement and if relevant a guarantor agreement, within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Deposit: Payable before the start of the tenancy and held under a Government approved scheme for the duration of the agreement. It will be repaid in full provided all tenancy obligations have been fulfilled. The deposit will be subject to a maximum of five weeks’ rent for an annual rent of up to £50,000 and a maximum of six weeks’ rent for and annual rent over £50,000.

Unpaid Rent during the tenancy (payable to the Agent)
Payment of interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate for late payment of rent from the due date until paid. (Not charged until the rent is more than 14 days overdue)

During the tenancy if permitted and applicable
Utilities – gas, electricity, water and sewerage
Communications – telephone and broadband
Installation of cable/satellite
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
Television licence
Council Tax

Other permitted payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

These may include:
Lost Keys – The reasonable costs incurred for replacement keys, security devices or replacement locks
Variation of a contract at the Tenant’s request – To cover the costs of taking Landlord’s instructions and execution of new contact capped at £50.00 inc VAT or reasonable costs if higher.
Adding or removing a Tenant at the Tenant’s request, with the Landlord’s approval – To cover the costs of taking Landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration and execution of new tenancy agreement capped at £50 inc VAT (per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher).

Early termination costs – This does not give a right to terminate a tenancy earlier than the end of the fixed term and any request will be considered on a case by case basis. If the Tenant is granted permission to terminate the contract early, the tenant shall be liable to the Landlord’s reasonable costs in re-letting the property including rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy, readvertising, referencing, and marketing of the property.

Tenant Protection
Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent is a member of Propertymark which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly. Please also ask us for Tenant Income Protection that is designed to protect your income should the unforeseen happen.

Disclaimer – We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective tenants only and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.

EPC rating: Exempt. Known building safety issues or planned/required works: No Planning permissions: No