A recently refurbished two-bedroom cottage with six stables and shared use of excellent equestrian facilities, set in the North Shropshire countryside near Ellesmere. Council Tax Band 'C', EPC 47|E. Rent includes water for the cottage, together with water and electricity for the stable yard. Rent excludes the holding deposit, security deposits and permitted payments.
Location
Stable Cottage enjoys a rural setting between Overton-on-Dee and St Martins. The cottage sits close to the stable yard, away from the main residence, with views over the surrounding countryside.
Accommodation
Having undergone complete refurbishment throughout, the accommodation is arranged principally on the first floor.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall
15' 6'' x 6' 10'' (4.72m x 2.09m)
With radiator and ample space for boots and coats, with room for secure tack storage if required.
Stairs to First Floor Landing
With radiator, door to airing cupboard and further doors into:
Lounge
16' 8'' x 12' 7'' (5.09m x 3.83m)
With a Clearview wood burning stove, radiator and window with countryside views.
Kitchen
12' 3'' x 8' 3'' (3.74m x 2.52m)
Newly fitted kitchen including a range of wall and base units with inset 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with tiled splashbacks. Electric oven and hob with extractor fan above. Integrated fridge freezer, a freestanding dishwasher is provided and there is space for a washing machine. Window overlooking the stable yard.
Bedroom 1
16' 11'' x 14' 8'' (5.15m x 4.46m)
With a walk-in wardrobe, dual aspect windows and radiator.
Bedroom 2
16' 8'' x 7' 8'' (5.09m x 2.33m)
Dual aspect windows, one overlooking the stable yard, and radiator.
Shower Room
9' 8'' x 7' 6'' (2.94m x 2.29m)
Suite comprising large shower cubicle with electric shower and tiled walls, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and low level flush WC. Radiator, partly panelled walls and skylight.
Garage
15' 6'' x 9' 5'' (4.72m x 2.86m)
With up and over door to the front and power and lighting laid on.
Parking
Parking is available for one horsebox, with two car parking spaces beside the cottage.
Equestrian Facilities
The letting includes six traditional timber stables and shared use of the manège, four-horse walker and wash box with hot shower. The landlord no longer keeps horses, although an employee keeps two horses on site and shares the equestrian facilities.
Stables and Storage
The six stables are arranged in two blocks of three, one on the main yard and the other slightly separated behind the main courtyard. An additional storage area can be divided for feed and tack. Stable fittings include automatic drinkers, feed troughs, hay racks and rubber floor matting.
Manège and Horse Walker
The outdoor manège has a silica sand and fibre surface, dressage mirrors at one end, and a distinctive setting enclosed by a low perimeter wall and railings with a wonderful view beyond. There is a bank to the two other sides.
The four-horse walker is situated on the far side of the yard and has rubber sides and flooring.
Muck Heap
An accessible muck clamp serves the yard. A shared contribution towards muck removal will be required when necessary.
Grazing
Shared grazing is available within the property's approximately 13.71 acres, alongside the landlord's sheep and the employee's two horses. A mutually agreed rotational grazing arrangement will be established at the outset.
Turnout is weather dependent and will be very limited during the wettest periods, usually February and March.
Services
Mains Electricity, Mains water (included in the rent), Private drainage via a septic tank, oil-fired central heating and hot water.
Internet: Ultrafast broadband available up to 900 Mbps (Ofcom broadband checker), Mobile Coverage: Variable outdoor (Ofcom)
Prospective tenants are advised to make their own enquiries regarding services, connectivity and associated costs prior to agreeing terms for the tenancy.
EPC Rating 47|E Council Tax Band 'C'
Viewings and Further Information
For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact the Ellesmere office.
Letting Terms
Stable Cottage and the stable yard are offered under two separate agreements, subject to contract and satisfactory referencing.
The total rent is £1,600 per calendar month, payable monthly in advance, comprising:
Stable Cottage: £925 pcm, including water, under an Assured Periodic Tenancy.
Stable yard: £675 pcm, including electricity and water, under a Licence to Occupy. This includes six stables and shared use of the equestrian facilities and grazing as described.
Security Deposits
Stable Cottage: £1,067, approximately five weeks' residential rent.
Stable yard: £1,350, equivalent to two months' stable yard rent.
Total security deposits: £2,417.
The property is available immediately, subject to contract and satisfactory referencing. The landlord would prefer a long-term letting.
Once terms have been agreed, a holding deposit equivalent to one week's rent for Stable Cottage will be requested to reserve the property and mark it...
Further Information
Bowen is a member of and covered by the RICS Client Money Protection and all deposits are protected by TDS (The Dispute Service Limited). Bowen is also a member of PRS (Property Redress Scheme) and licensed with Rent Smart Wales.
Tenure
We are informed that the property is freehold.
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