***Please complete the attached Initial Application form and return to the email address on the form before 12pm Friday 3rd July.You will then be advised if you have been shortlisted for a viewing ***
A two bedroom detached one-storey gatehouse on the National Trust estate ofLodge Park, near Sherborne, Gloucestershire.It features two reception rooms, two double bedrooms, bathroom with shower over, galley kitchen, off road parking and an enclosed private garden.
The property is located down a quiet country road with easy access to the A40 to Burford, Oxford and Cheltenham.Sherborne has a primary school, teashop with outlying post office, social club and fantastic walks.Further amenities can be found in Burford or Cheltenham.
The National Trust
The National Trust is Europe's leading conservation charity, and is committed to preserving special places for ever, for everyone. The Trust depends on the income it generates from its rental properties, and it could not deliver its core objectives without the support of its thousands of tenants and volunteers.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only after shortlisting - see above
Parking
The property benefits from an off road parking area.
NOTES
Please be aware that the property is at the entrance to Lodge Park and may occasionally beimpacted by noise on busy visitor days.
Outgoings & Services
Electric, mains water, sewage treatment plant (tenant to arrange and pay for emptying), heating is provided by Quantum storage heaters.
Tenants are to provide their own white goods.
TV and Internet connection must be organised by the tenant.
The tenant is responsible for all outgoings relating to the property.
An Energy Performance Certificate is available for this property in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations - Band E (43).
Council Tax
The tenant is to pay Council Tax. The property is in Band D for Council Tax and is payable to Cotswold District Council.
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National Trust Tenancy Benefits
As a tenant of the National Trust, you will receive a free 'tenant pass' allowing access to all National Trust properties for yourself, one other adult, and any children under 18. Your tenancy directly supports the conservation of this historic property and the broader work of the Trust. We expect tenants to treat our properties with care and respect, helping to preserve them for future generations.
Term
The property is available to let under an Assured Periodic Tenancy.
Rent
The prospective tenant is asked to pay £1,200 per calendar month. The rent is to be payable by Direct Debit monthly in advance with the first payment being made on the commencement of the tenancy.
Rent reviews
The National Trust carries out rent reviews of the property annually to open market value.
Deposit
The Tenant will not be required to pay a deposit or a holding deposit.
Insurance
The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the building, but the Tenant will be responsible for insuring the contents.
Repairing Responsibilities (Summary)
The Trust will be responsible for repairs to the structure, exterior of the building, internal repairs, fences, drives, installations for the supply of services, external decoration. The Tenant will be responsible for internal decoration and garden.
Sub Letting
The property shall be occupied as a single private residence only. There will be no right to assign, sub-let or part with possession for the whole or any part of the premises.
Pets
Tenants must seek the landlord's permission for any animals or birds to be kept at the property.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only.
Please contact Kathryn Alsbury via the Rightmove "Request Details" button to arrange a viewing or request further information.
GDPR
Our full Privacy Policy can be found online.
As a Tenant of the National Trust, we will use your personal information to fulfil our contract with you. This may include, but is not limited to, sending you rental invoices, tenant and landlord correspondence, and contacting you with information about issues or activities relating to your lease. We will not pass your details to third parties except where you have provided explicit consent or where we need to do so in order to fulfil our legal or landlord responsibilities, for example if we need to send your address or contact details to a maintenance contractor so they can carry out repairs, or where we are required to liaise with Council Tax departments or Utilities companies at the beginning or end of a Tenancy.
For further information about being a National Trust tenant, you can visit us online
Kitchen
Modern kitchen offering a range of wall and base level units, space for electric cooker, space for under counter fridge and plumbing for washing machine.
Reception Room 1
Feature fireplace (not to be used).
Reception Room 2
Feature fireplace (not to be used).
Bedroom One
Large double bedroom
Bedroom Two
Double bedroom with built in cupboards
Bathroom
Bath with electric shower over, wc and wash basin
Outside
The property benefits from an enclosed rear garden that is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area for seating.There is off road parking to the front.