3 bed detached house to rent

Cottwood, Riddlecombe, Chulmleigh EX18

Two bedroom cottage & 1 bedroom, self-contained annex

Available as a furnished let. A charming, detached, 2-bedroom character cottage set in a stunning rural location. Featuring an open plan, Living/kitchen/Dining room with wood burning stove to complete to cosy nature of the home, and a bathroom and utility room, on the ground floor. The first floor is host to a double bedroom with basin and built in wardrobes, and single bedroom. Outside, there is a large garden to enjoy and parking to the side for up to three vehicles.

The Annex adds flexibility for larger families, a self-contained, 1 bedroom annex situated adjacent to The Dell. Sharing the parking and the garden, it too offers a cosy feeling with open plan living, wood burning stove, ground floor shower room and the bedroom is located on the above mezzanine floor.

The homes are located down a bridle way in Cottwood, just outside Riddlecombe. The village of Dolton is close by and the towns of Winkleigh, Chulmleigh and Great Torrington are all within a short drive and offer all of your everyday needs. The larger Towns of Barnstaple and Bideford (as well as the North Devon Coast) are approximately 25 minutes` drive away. The City of Exeter is 45 minutes` drive, approximately. Note - the lane is quite narrow and currently very uneven due to the time of year. Caution advised.

Available Immediately. EPC Rating: D

We have been advised that the council tax is band C (information taken from council tax checker).

The water is on rates. Sewage charges are included in the rent.

The electricity is supplied by mains electric. The heating is served by an oil fired boiler.

There is no gas available at the property.

Fibre broadband is available (information pertaining to speeds are available from or ). Please note that it is not the landlords responsibility to provide a fixed telephone line to the property and any prospective tenant should check this before committing to a tenancy.

Mobile phone coverage: No networks indoors and limited for just a few networks outdoors (see Ofcom checker for further information)

The rent for the property is £1100.00 per calendar month to include the annex, exclusive of all outgoings and payable monthly in advance. The property will be let on a six-month assured shorthold tenancy.

In addition to the first months rent a deposit of £1269.00 will be required. Bond Oxborough Phillips Lettings will pay the deposit to the Deposit Protection Service dps, (the government run scheme). Following receipt of the deposit, The dps will provide confirmation to you. The full details are available on their website

A full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.
Please Note: When a property is offered to you subject to references and contract, each individual aged 18 or over will be required to complete a reference application form.

Please Note Permitted Payments:
- One weeks holding deposit (£253.00) to secure the property. This will go against the first months rent providing that you do not withdraw your application or do not disclose vital information.
- £50 Inc VAT administration fee for any changes to the tenancy (when requested by the tenant).
- Early termination fee (only when agreed in writing from the landlord), £50 Inc VAT administration fee plus any agreed reasonable costs (as agreed with landlord).
- Lost Keys / Security Devices, replacement will be charged at cost to the tenant. Charges can be up to £50 Inc VAT.
- Late rent. We reserve the right to charge interest; this can be added to each day after the rent due date. Charged at an annual percentage rate of +3% above the Bank of England base rate until full payment is made.

The property is let as seen. Standard references will be required. Please note that all measurements are only approximate and are purely given as a guide. Please refer to Bond Oxborough Phillips Lettings guidance notes for prospective tenants.

If you would like to view the property, or if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Bond Oxborough Phillips Lettings.

Viewing is strictly through Bond Oxborough Phillips lettings and by appointment only.

Bond Oxborough Phillips Torrington obtains Client Money protection through cmp (Client Money Protect). Membership no: CMP003350

Bond Oxborough Phillips Torrington are members of The Property Ombudsman. Membership No: R00193-3

Directions
From Torrington proceed in a southerly direction on the A386 signposted Hatherleigh/Okehampton and at the bottom of the hill turn left onto the A3124 signposted Winkleigh/Exeter. Continue for approximately 10 miles and after passing Dolton Beacon Garage on your left hand side, turn left onto the B3127 signposted High Bickington, after a short distance turn right signposted Riddlecombe, where you will eventually find a t-junction, turn left signposted Cottwood and after a sharp right hand bend you will see a bridle track, follow this track passing a red postbox on your left hand side and you will then find The Dell shortly after on your right hand side.