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Old School Lane, BlakesleyOld School Lane, Blakesley, Towcester
£775 pcm
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Description
21 Old School Lane, Blakesley is a delightful one-bedroom cottage built of hewn Northamptonshire ironstone beneath a natural slate roof. The property directly fronts Old School Lane within the highly sought-after village of Blakesley. A passage leads to a south facing garden with outbuilding/store and there is an additional garden area offset to the rear. Internally, the accommodation includes a useful entrance lobby with quarter winder stairs leading to first floor accommodation; an open plan kitchen/sitting room with oak base units and feature open fireplace with stone surround; a small timber rear lobby; first floor landing; one double bedroom; and shower room with double sized shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Location:
Blakesley is quiet rural village but has a thriving community, an interesting history and is well provided for in terms of amenities, public buildings and social events. With the well-stocked local store ‘Browns of Blakesley’, a popular public house ‘Bartholomew Arms’, Blakesley Church of England primary school (judged Outstanding in Ofsted’s most recent visit in July 2016), a local gymnasium ‘The Granary’, Allotments for rent, Reading Room, Cricket Club, Recreation Ground, Tennis Courts and newly constructed Village Hall; there really is little need to travel further afield. A focal point of the village is St Mary’s Church which forms part of five local parishes known as the ‘Lambfold Benefice’; it is a beautiful ancient monument with a rich history dating from the 13th Century. Blakesley is also within easy commuting distance from Milton Keynes railway station and onto London Euston.
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (South Northamptonshire Area)
Council Tax: B
EPC: E
Services: Electricity, Water, Drainage
Important Notice:
Please note that these particulars are subject to the approval of the property owner. If there is any particular point upon which you would like further clarification or verification, please let us know as soon as possible.
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David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not conducted a survey of the premises, nor have we tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property. Before committing to a tenancy, the terms of the letting and the condition and contents of the property will be recorded in a tenancy agreement and inventory. Please make sure you carefully read and agree with these documents and advise if you have questions.
TENANT FEES PAYABLE – TENANT FEES ACT 2019 (THE ACT)
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE TENANCY (PAYABLE TO AGENT)
- Deposit: 5 weeks rent
DURING THE TENANCY (PAYABLE TO AGENT)
- Any tenant requested variation or change to the tenancy agreement: £50
- Interest on late payment of rent: 3% above the Bank of England base rate
- For the loss of keys/security devices: Reasonably incurred costs apply
- Early termination of the tenancy: Payment of any unpaid rent and other reasonable costs
DURING THE TENANCY (PAYABLE TO THE PROVIDER)
- Utilities: Gas, electricity, other fuel, water, sewerage
- Communications: Installation and subscription to cable/satellite, telephone, and broadband
- Television licence
- Council Tax
OTHER PERMITTED PAYMENTS
- Any other permitted payments under the Act applicable at the relevant time including contractual damages for tenant default
TENANT PROTECTION AND REDRESS SCHEME
- David Cosby Limited is a member of the RICS client money protection scheme, and a member of The Property Ombudsman Service, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly.
Entrance Lobby
The cottage style front entrance door has a side coach light and opens into a useful lobby area with grab matt and quarter winder stairs with carpet leading to first floor accommodation. A slatted oak door with brass Suffolk-latch leads to the open plan sitting room and kitchen.
Kitchen
The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid oak base units with a built-in electric oven and four burner electric hob. Flooring is finished with slates and a timber side casement window on the front elevation provides natural light. The inset Belfast style sink has traditional brass pillar taps and there is space for a slimline dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Artificial lighting is provided by two downlighters above the breakfast bar.
Sitting Room
The sitting room has good natural lighting from the two unit, south facing, window which overlooks the rear garden. There is a feature fireplace constructed from hewn ironstone with a limestone hearth and mantlepiece. Artificial lighting is provided by two wall lights. There are exposed original chamfered timber ceiling beams and recessed niches either side of the chimney breast are clad with oak panelling and fitted with shelving. Deep-set timber profiled timber skirtings are fitted and there is a glazed rear door leading to the timber storm porch which provides access to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing
The first-floor landing has part timber panelled walls to the stair well and there is a high-level electric meter cupboard housing the digital meter and consumer unit. The timber partitions have exposed original unsawn timber framework adding to the period charm of the cottage and slatted and ledged timber doors with Suffolk-latches open into the large double bedroom and shower room.
Bedroom
The double bedroom is located to the rear of the property and has a two-unit window providing good natural lighting and south facing views over the rear garden. Floors are finished with original wide oak floorboards and there is a good-sized wardrobe with double swing doors. A Timber ceiling hatch provides access to the roof space.
Shower room
The shower room is located to the front elevation of the property and is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising close-coupled WC with concealed cistern; traditionally styled ceramic wash hand basin with pedestal and chrome mixer tap; and large double-size shower cubical with glass screen and chrome shower rose. A useful over-stair cupboard with panelled access hatch provides additional storage space. Walls are finished with ceramic tilling and floors are finished with acrylic tiles. There is a frosted two-unit, window to the front elevation providing natural lighting and ventilation.
Rear Aspect
A gated passage to the left-hand side of the property provides access to the rear gardens and outbuilding.