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To Let Forester’s Cottage, 19 Castle Ward Road, Strangford Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7LU Rent : £500 per month excluding rates ( approx. £64 per month)

The Location Beautifully situated on the edge of Castle Ward Estate with fantastic views over Strangford Lough. The property is approximately one mile from the village of Strangford, which has shops, schools and various other amenities including the ferry from Strangford to Portaferry. All National Trust tenants enjoy free membership to explore any of our properties and with Castle Ward on your doorstep this is a great place to start enjoying the great outdoors.

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 delightful three bedroomed bungalow recently redecorated throughout with newly fitted kitchen. Amazing views over Strangford Lough from front rooms of the property. Substantial gardens to the front and rear. White UPVC double glazed windows and front door. Ground Floor

All measurements are approximate and given in both metric and imperial

Entrance Hall

2.5 m x 5.9 m (8 ‘ x 19 ‘ 4”) With front door, meter box, coat rack, one single radiator, telephone point, one double power point, one single pendant light, smoke alarm

Living Room

5.6 m x 3.97 m (18 ‘ 3” x 16 ‘ 3”) With built in storage, two double radiators, four double power points, a single pendant light. Open fire with tiled fireplace with wooden mantelpiece. Heat detector and carbon monoxide alarm

Can be used as either as Dining Room or third bedroom

3 m x 2.73 m (9.9 ‘ x 8 ‘ 9”)

Kitchen

3.3 m x 2 m (10 ‘ 8”x 6 ‘ 6”)

With two double power points, two single radiators and a single pendant light. New oatmeal carpet.

New white fitted kitchen with range of base and wall units, and built in larder. New free standing cooker with overhead extractor fan. Single stainless steel sink and drainer. One single radiator, three double power points, fluorescent strip lighting and linoleum floor. Plumbed for washing machine. Back Porch

1.5 m x 2.3 m (5 ‘ x 7 ‘ 6”) UPVC double glazed windows with access to the rear garden.

Bedroom 1

2.7 m x 4.7 m (8 ‘ 9” x 15 ‘ 5”) With single pendant light, two double power point, one double radiator, and built-in wardrobe. New oatmeal carpet.

Bedroom 2

3.6 m x 2.9 m (11 ‘ 8”x 9 ‘ 7”) With one double radiator, single pendant point, two double power points. New oatmeal carpet.

Bedroom 3

If not used as dining room 3 m x 2.73 m (9.9 ‘ x 8 ‘ 9”) With two double power points, two single radiators and a single pendant light. New oatmeal carpet.

Bathroom

1.88 m x 1.6 m (6 ‘ 1” x 5 ‘ 2”) White ceramic wash hand basin and bath with white tiled splash back. Electric shower over bath, one small single radiator, and linoleum flooring.

Separate Toilet

1.88 m x 0.78 m (6’ 1” x 2’ 8”) White toilet, linoleum flooring and single pendant light.

Outside

There are gardens to the front and rear of the property. The property is bordered by woodland and in addition has car parking for two/three cars. There is a shed adjoining the property which houses the new condensing oil boiler. The oil tank is located at the back of the property.

Outgoings and Rates

The tenant is responsible for payment of rates which will be charged by the Trust with monthly rental invoice. 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.

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

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

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.