**NO FURTHER VIEWINGS AT THIS TIME** A newly refurbished 2-bedroom detached cottage located in the historic village of West Wycombe.Outside there is a south facing garden with steps leading up the living room. The property benefits from a new kitchen, bathroom, flooring and redecoration. The property is unfurnished, with no white goods provided. Available Now.
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.
The successful tenant will receive Tenant-Custodian membership of the National Trust which entitles them to free access to Trust properties across England and Wales.
Directions
From High Wycombe: Drive west out of High Wycombe on the West Wycombe Road (A40). At the roundabout, take the first exit heading into West Wycombe Village. Drive through the village, turning right onto Church Lane (opposite the entrance to West Wycombe Park) and drive up past the school. Flint Cottage can be found on the right hand side behind a pair of cottages. For users of satellite navigation, please use the postcode HP14 3AH.
The Location
Flint Cottage is a historic property, located hidden away on Church Lane in the National Trust village of West Wycombe. This village was gifted to the National Trust in 1934 by the Royal Society of Arts. West Wycombe has an active community with a village hall, a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, a nursery school and a primary school. There is easy access to the M40 motorway, local bus services, and mainline train services into London Marylebone from nearby High Wycombe station.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only.
Please contact Rupert Houghton via the Rightmove "Request Details" button to request a pre-application form and arrange a viewing.
Entrance Hall
Giving access to the Utility Room and Living Room
Utility Room
Newly redecorated storage space housing hot water tank and proving plumbing for a washing machine. West facing window.
Living Room
Newly redecorated room with south facing double doors opening onto and overlooking the garden with views towards West Wycombe Park. Open fire. Access to Kitchen/Diner and Hall.
Kitchen/Diner
Newly decorated with double aspect windows facing to the south and west. Newly installed kitchen with wall and floor mounted units with laminate worktops, single stainless steel sink with mixer taps and small breakfast bar area. Space for free standing cooker with built in cooker hood above. Space for freestanding fridge freezer. No white goods are provided.
Hall
With doors to both bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom 1
Newly redecorated double bedroom with double aspect windows.
Bedroom 2
Newly redecorated double bedroom with high level south facing window. Small inbuilt storage spaces in wall.
Bathroom
Newly fitted and decorated room with high level south facing window. The room has a white four piece suite, including bath with shower tap attachment, separate shower cubicle, basin and a toilet. It also benefits from a wall mounted bathroom cabinet with shaver socket.
Garden
The property has a south facing garden, mainly laid to lawn with some shrubs and trees. Outbuilding for basic garden storage.
Parking
There is no parking for the property. On street parking is available within the village.
Council Tax Band D - payable to Buckinghamshire Council
Outgoings & Services
Electric, mains water and sewerage. No Gas. The property is heated by Dimplex Quantum electric 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 exemption has been applied for in respect of the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations
Council Tax
The tenant is to pay Council Tax. The property is in Band D for Council Tax and is payable to Buckinghamshire County Council.
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. This also includes a National Trust handbook, magazine subscription, and free parking at NT-managed locations. 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 £1,425 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 at least every two years 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, servicing Landlord appliances, 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, with consent not being unreasonably withheld.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only.
Please contact Rupert Houghton via the Rightmove "Request Details" button to request a pre-application form and arrange a viewing.
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.