To Let Rent £650 pm + rates Rates approx. £60 pm West Lodge 18 High Street Bessbrook BT35 7DY
West Lodge is one of several gate lodges situated around Derrymore Estate in the village of Bessbrook. This characterful detached 2 storey property is tucked away behind ornate wrought iron gates and surrounded by mature gardens on all sides. The Location Derrymore Demesne owned by the National Trust is situated in the village of Bessbrook. The estate includes Derrymore House and 110 acres of parkland which is open to the public providing a welcome green space for walks and recreation. The village is approximately 2 miles from Newry with easy access to main Belfast to Dublin routes.
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
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. National Trust tenants automatically become custodian members to encourage them to visit and enjoy the many wonderful properties owned and managed throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Property Detached 2 storey Gate Lodge with living room, sitting room and 3 bedrooms. The property has been totally refurbished including a new kitchen, new bathroom, complete redecoration and flooring throughout. There is an additional room behind the kitchen which could be used as a dining room or office. External door from this room leads to a small enclosed courtyard. Entrance Porch
2.7m x 1.3 m Solid wooden door opens onto entrance porch with feature Victorian tiled floor.
Sitting Room to left
4.22 m x 2.85 m • Newly decorated • New grey/oatmeal carpet • Fireplace with open fire • 1 large double radiator • Aerial point • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms • 2 double sockets
Living Room
4.05 m x 3.5 m • • • • • • •
Newly decorated New grey/oatmeal carpet New wood burning stove with slate hearth 1 large double radiator Carbon monoxide alarm 2 double sockets Built in storage under stairs
Kitchen
3.5 m x 2.4 m • Newly installed kitchen with good range of high and low level units • New electric cooker with stainless steel extractor fan • Stainless steel sink drainer and mixer taps • Space for fridge • Plumbed for washing machine or dishwasher • Walls part tiled • Newly decorated with new linoleum flooring • 1 double radiator
Bathroom
2.25 m x 1.82 m • New white corner shower unit with Miro electric shower • New white hand basin cabinet and WC • Walls newly decorated and part tiled • 1 small double radiator • New herringbone effect linoleum
Back Hall
2.34 m x 0.95 m • New linoleum floor • Access to garden
Dining room / Office to left of kitchen
3.95 m x 2.5 m • Newly decorated • New flooring • 1 small double radiator • Aerial point • 3 double and 1 single sockets • Smoke alarm • Door to enclosed outside courtyard
First Floor Stairs and Landing
Access through wooden door to back of living room with understair storage 4.2 m x 1.75 m • Newly decorated with new carpet • Hotpress • Smoke alarm
Bedroom 1
4.2 m x 3.45 m • New carpet • Zoned heating thermostat • 1 double radiator • 1 double and 1 single socket
Bedroom 2
4.22m x 2.85 m • New carpet • Feature fireplace now redundant • 1 double radiator • 2 double sockets
Bedroom 3 3.6 m x 2.4 m. • New carpet • 1 double radiator • 1 double socket
Outside
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Separate garage Oil Tank Outside taps Boiler in own housing to front of property
Ample space for parking and mature private gardens on all sides
Outgoings and Rates
The tenant is responsible for payment of rates which will be charged by the Trust with monthly rental invoice. Rateable CV 92500 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 in advance on tenancy commencement. Subsequent rent is payable 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
Roz Griffith on 028 9751 2366 or reception on 028 9751 0721
[email protected]
For information about being a National Trust tenant, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tenants but please note some of the information is not applicable to Northern Ireland and properties in NI are advertised on propertynews .com
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.
