To Let Downpatrick Gate Lodge Castle Ward Estate Strangford Co Down BT30 7LP
Rent £450 per month Rates approximately £68 per month The Location The property lies 3 miles east of Downpatrick near the western shore of Strangford Lough. The closest small town is Strangford where there are various amenities such as shops and pubs. After travelling from Downpatrick along the A25 (Strangford Road), take the fork to the left following the sign to Audleystown Castle. This is the Audleystown Road. Travel a further 0.5 miles and take the laneway on the right, Downpatrick Avenue. The cottage is just through the gates of the estate.
National Trust Regional Office Rowallane Stableyard Saintfield, Ballynahinch County Down BT24 7LH Tel: +44 (0)28 9751 0721 Fax: +44 (0)28 9751 1242 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
President: HRH The Prince of Wales Regional Chairman: Dr Bob Brown OBE Director for Northern Ireland: Heather McLachlan Registered office: Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2NA Registered Charity No 205846
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 could not deliver its core objectives without the support of its thousands of tenants and volunteers. The Property A picturesque 2 storey detached cottage set in parkland on the edge of Castle Ward Estate. Once the principal Gate lodge to the estate but this entrance is no longer used. Built in the 19th Century as a Tudor style lodge. Ground Floor Porch Kitchen /Family Room
Living Room
5.38m x 3.1m Fireplace with stove; range of cupboards and shelving; Belfast sink with mixer taps Electric cooker with extractor fan Padded bay window seat Quarry tile floor Heat and carbon monoxide detectors 4.46m x 3.42m Wooden flooring. Wood burning stove
Rear Hall
Utility room 2.29m x 1.6m Ample storage space Oil fired boiler and water heater Plumbed for washing machine
First Floor
Stairs to landing Fully carpeted in neutral tone
Bedroom 1
3.88m x 3.47m Solid wood flooring Brick feature wall Sloping roof with 2 velux windows
Bedroom 2
3.99m at widest point x 2.25m Solid wood flooring Brick feature wall Sloping roof with velux window
Bathroom
With Shower; White WC; White wash hand basin; velux window. Heated towel rail
Outside
Access The property is accessed through a gate on Downpatrick Avenue from Audleystown Road. Gates are kept locked with private access for tenant.
Services
Mains water; electricity; septic tank; oil-fired central heating.
Outgoings and Rates
The tenant is responsible for payment of rates which will be charged by the Trust with monthly rental invoice. Rates are set by local councils and can vary from year to year. All other outgoings relating to the property such as electricity, phone etc will be the tenant’s direct responsibility.
Energy Performance Certificate
An Energy Performance Certificate is available for this property in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations
The Tenancy Term
The property is available to let under an Uncontrolled Tenancy Agreement for an initial term of 12 months after which the tenancy may continue providing both parties agree.
Rent
The ingoing tenant will pay one month’s rent and rates in advance on tenancy commencement. Subsequent payments by Direct Debit monthly in advance.
Rent reviews
The National Trust carries out rent reviews of the property every two years to open market value.
Deposit
The tenant will be required to provide a deposit equivalent to 2 month’s rent on the signing of the agreement. This will be registered and held under the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and returned at the end of the tenancy providing the terms of the tenancy are complied with.
Insurance
The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the building but not the contents. The ingoing tenant should ensure they have sufficient cover for their needs.
Repairing Responsibilities (Summary)
The Trust will be responsible for repairs to the structure, exterior of the building, installations for the supply of services, external decoration. The Tenant will be responsible for day to day maintenance, decoration and garden where applicable. The repairs obligation as laid out in full within the Tenancy Agreement. 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.
Sub Letting
Pets
Are not permitted at this property. Tenants may seek the landlord’s permission for pets to be kept but this will be considered on an individual property basis.
Viewings and Further Information Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment only
Contact
Matt Jess on 028 9751 2361 Reception on 028 9751 0721
[email protected]
For information about being a National Trust tenant, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tenants Note These particulars are issued for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair summary of the property. Any description or information given should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are only approximate. Prospective applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection as to these and other relevant details. The National Trust reserves the right of not having to accept any offer received for this property.
