Recently refurbished two bedroom first floor flat comprising private entrance hallway and staircase, one double bedroom and a single bedroom with dressing room, open plan lounge/diner, gas central heating, enclosed garden space, one allocated off road car parking space. Available immediately. (Sorry the property is not suitable for pets)
This distinctive Victorian Grade II listed building is situated on Old Market Street which lies in the ancient heart of Thetford, ideally located between Castle Park and Nuns Bridges with its delightful grassy riverside walks, and yet still only a few minutes walk from the shops and restaurants.
Thetford provides easy access to the A11 London to Norwich road, efficient National bus connections to London Victoria Coach Station and rail links to London Liverpool Street. Nearby Thetford Forest provides a vast area for exploring on foot or cycle.
2 Gothic House occupies the entire first floor of this charming brick and flint house. It benefits from a private courtyard with one allocated car parking space, and has it’s front door leading from that courtyard. The flat has it’s own private walled garden accessed through the gate from beside the parking space.
The property offers the following accommodation:
ACCOMODATION
Entrance hallway
Large hall with a radiator beneath the coat hooks, useful under stairs storage, stained glass panels over half glazed front door.
On the first floor the entrance door to the flat leads to a hall with rooms leading off:
Double bedroom 2.90m X 3.30m
Windows facing Castle Hill, radiator
Bedroom Two (2.93m x 2.17m)
Smaller bedroom or home office with annex (1.71m x 1.53m), windows to two aspects and radiator
…down three steps to
Kitchen (2.71m x 2.03m)
Fitted out with a range of matching cupboards and drawers complemented by a wood effect worktop; one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and plumbing for a washing machine beneath the adjacent space; spaces for tenant’s own fridge freezer and 600mm electric cooker under fitted cooker hood. Radiator and Vinyl floor covering.
Bathroom (1.79m x 2.05m)
Bathroom with acrylic double ended bath with chrome shower over, WC and hand basin with small cupboard beneath, chrome towel radiator. Vinyl floor covering.
Lounge / Diner (6.57m max x 3.44m max)
Spacious room with views to the top of Castle Hill, and two built-in cupboards, this leads into the
Dining room overlooking the garden, serving hatch through to kitchen. A cupboard encloses the wall mounted gas boiler, with a further large cupboard providing more storage.
TERMS OF TENANCY
The property is offered on an Assured Shorthold letting agreement for a period or 6 or 12 months, to continue thereafter on a periodic monthly basis.
AGENT NOTES
Permission from landlords must be requested before any TV or sat aerial installation on this listed building.
This is a no smoking property.
Viewings – by appointment with Agent
Local Authority – Breckland
EPC – D
Holding Deposit – £227.30
5 Weeks Deposit (secured at start of tenancy) – £1,136.53
PROPERTY OFFERED:
To let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of 6 months (with the view of extending) at a rent of £985.00 per calendar month.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1) Application stage
* Complete the application form
* Provide photographic Identification (e.g. Passport, Driving licence)
* Proof of current address (e.g. Council tax bill, Utility bill or Bank Statement – dated within past 3 months),
2) Holding Deposit
* Pay a holding deposit of 1 weeks rent – credited against the applicants final balance, on your approval
The holding deposit will be refunded to the Applicant where:
* The Landlord withdraws from the application process
* The Applicants and Landlord fail to enter into a tenancy agreement within 14 days
The holding deposit will not be refunded to the Applicant where:
a) The applicant withdraws from the application process before contracts are signed
b) The application does not pass Right to Rent checks
c) The Applicant provides false or misleading information, and the Landlord or his Agent is reasonably entitled to take into account the Applicant’s actions in providing false or misleading information or the difference between the false and correct information in deciding whether to grant a tenancy to the Applicant;
d) The Applicant notifies the landlord or letting agent within 14 days from receipt of the holding deposit that the Applicant does not want to enter into a tenancy agreement.
e) The Landlord or his Agent takes all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement, within 14 days from the date of receipt of the holding deposit, but the tenant fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into the agreement before that date.
3) Credit check / Reference
We will then administer credit checks, obtain references from current or previous landlords, confirmation of Employment, affordability
and carry out Right to rent checks. – The results of these checks will be reported to your prospective Landlord
4) Before the Tenancy Starts
* Pay one months rent (payable in advance)
* Pay a Deposit: equivalent to five weeks rent (Secured with the Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) for the tenancy duration)
5) Payments during the tenancy
* Gas, Electricity, Water, Telephone, Broadband, Television licence and Council Tax (as appropriate)
* £50.00 (Inc vat) if you want to change the tenancy agreement
* interest for the late payment of rent at a rate at 3% above the Bank of England’s base rate
* £50.00 (Inc vat) for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices
* Any unpaid rent or other reasonable costs associated with your early termination of the tenancy
* Any other permitted payments, not included above, under Tenant Fees Act
6) Pets (where permitted)
Tenants with pets should first enquire to find out if the Landlord will accept pets at the property.
In cases where Pet(s) would be considered by the Landlord, the tenant will be expected to agree and pay a slightly higher rent
7) Tenant protection
Olivers property Agents Ltd is a member of the following schemes;
* Client Money Protection (CMP) – Membership No: CMP004528
* The Property Redress Scheme: Membership No: PRS002810
All information including prices, photographs, drawings and details contained in these particulars are issued in good faith and must only be used as a guide not forming part of any offer or contract. The Agent/Vendor/Landlord accepts no responsibility for misrepresentations: Prospective purchasers/tenants must themselves verify the statements contained and contact this office for clarification if required. All room measurements provided are approximate and must not used for the purposes of ordering of carpets, furniture or any other materials, other measurements of particular interest should be independently verified. No service, equipment or appliance contained in this property has been tested; accordingly, applicants are advised to commission their own survey/report prior to placing an offer.
