DESCRIPTION A traditional three bedroom attached cottage situated on a working farm. Although enjoying a delightful rural position, the property is well positioned between the favoured villages of Brampford Speke and Thorverton, just 6 miles north of Exeter. The well presented accommodation comprises of a covered porch, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms. Front and rear gardens, with useful outside store rooms. Parking for two cars. Rural Views. Oil-fired central heating, unfurnished. Pets considered (Terms Apply) Available end of January . EPC Band E. Tenant fees apply.
ACCOMMODATION Covered entrance with original solid wood front door:
SITTING/DINING ROOM Stained original floorboards, decorative fireplace with period tile finished surround, fitted shelves in recess to the chimney breast, window looking over the farm and open countryside. Useful understairs cupboard, door and stairs leading to first floor.
KITCHEN Modern white finished units with wood effect worktops, Bosch dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, freestanding electric ceramic hob oven. Tiled flooring, window overlooking the garden to rural view. Solid wood door leading to the rear porch which provides a useful storage area.
REAR LOBBY Tiled flooring, wall mounted oil-fired boiler, plumbing for a washing machine. Door leading to:
BATHROOM Modern white suite fitted and comprises of a bath with shower over, glass shower screen, low level WC and pedestal hand basin, ceramic tile splashback and tiled flooring, chrome ladder style towel rail.
STAIRS & LANDING Neutral carpet, window looking over open countryside to the landing, doors leading to:
BEDROOM 1 Good sized room with window looking to the front over the farm and beyond. Neutral carpet, recessed cupboard.
BEDROOM 2 Another double bedroom, neutral carpet, window looking to the rear of the property and beyond,
BEDROOM 3 Small double bedroom or ideal study, dual aspect with rural outlooks. Neutral carpet.
OUTSIDE A shared lane with the farm leads to a hard standing parking area for two cars. A wooden pedestrian gate with gravel path leads to the property. Also to the front, there is a lawned area from which a path leads to the side and rear of the property. The rear garden has three vegetable plots and good sized brick built storage sheds. The property is surrounded by open countryside and beyond a field at the front are the farm buildings.
SITUATION Number 2, Fortescue Farm Cottage is situated on a working farm, in a secluded rural location in the Parish of Brampford Speke, yet with a Thorverton postal address. Brampford Speke (1 mile) has a primary school, renowned pub and church; while Thorverton (2 miles) has two pubs, a village shop, primary school, church and village hall. It is only 6 miles from the centre of Exeter, and even less distance to Exeter St Davids rail station and the University. The house is located just to the west of the River Exe Valley, in delightful rolling countryside and enjoys fine views in many directions, including to the Raddon Hills to the north. Exeter International Airport is located to the east of the city, whilst the M5 can be accessed on the other side of Exeter.
SERVICES Oil fired central heating, mains electric, Council Tax Band B (2441915001). The Landlord makes a charge of £36 per calendar month for water and private drainage which would need to be paid monthly by the successful applicant.
DIRECTIONS From Exeter proceed north to Cowley Bridge on the A377 heading towards Crediton. After ½ mile turn right signposted Upton Pyne and Brampford Speke and after a further mile turn right to Brampford Speke. Continue into and through the village of Brampford Speke and after a further mile, at Fortescue Cross, turn right into Fortescue Farm (signed). Continue down the private track into the farm. Continue through the farm taking the second left hand turn at the end of the buildings and after the open sided cattle barn, continue along the lane and the property will be seen on the left hand side, turn left down the shared lane to the cottage.
LETTING The property is available to let on a assured shorthold tenancy for 6 /12 months plus, unfurnished and is available immediately. RENT: £850 pcm exclusive of all charges. Children/pets considered. Where the agreed let permits pets the RENT will be £875pcm. DEPOSIT: £980, returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (all deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service). References required, viewings strictly through the agents.
HOLDING DEPOSIT AND TENANT FEES This is to reserve a property. The Holding Deposit (equivalent of one weeks rent) will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to Rent check, provide materially significant false information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). For full details of all permitted Tenant Fees payable when renting a property through Stags please refer to the Scale of Tenant Fees available on Stags website, office or on request. For further clarification before arranging a viewing please contact the lettings office dealing with the property.
TENANT PROTECTION Stags is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme. In addition, Stags is a member of ARLA Propertymark, RICS and Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
