The Property
Higher Trescowe comprises a substantial character farmhouse of traditional granite construction beneath a slate roof with brick chimneys and is complete with timber framed double glazed windows throughout.

The property is complete with LPG gas central heating with a condensing boiler and radiators throughout. There is a fitted kitchen with beamed ceiling. The very large sitting room benefits from part exposed stonework and a substantial wood burning stove set within an impressive Cornish granite and slate fireplace. There is a separate dining room / study with French doors from the kitchen.

The property extends to approximately 1/3 acre surrounded by open fields to the east and a quiet country lane to the west. There is an attractive arrangement of lawns and borders to the front enclosed by traditional Cornish stone hedges and to the rear the property includes a large gravelled driveway and parking area. There is a useful block built outbuilding / double garage for storage.

The accommodation briefly comprises:-

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch: 7’11” x 4’8” (2.41m x 1.42m)

Utility: 8’9” x 6’10” (2.67m x 2.08m) with connections for washing machine and tumble drier, central heating boiler (LPG gas).

WC: With WC and wash basin, double glazed window.

Kitchen: 14’9” x 13’11” (4.50m x 2.24m), fitted kitchen with range of wall and base units, stainless steel sink and dual drainer, BT socket, TV aerial socket, four double plug sockets, oven and hob, extractor hood, radiator, beamed ceiling.

Sitting Room: 31’7” x 14’1” (9.63m x 4.29m), a very substantial room which has previously been used as a combined sitting / dining room, with large Villager wood burning stove within impressive Cornish granite and slate fireplace, plastered walls with feature sections of exposed original stonework, wall lights, garden views, TV point, BT socket, two radiators, front door to lawned garden.

Dining Room / Study: 15’7” x 10’ (4.75m x 3.05m), dual aspect room with built in cupboard housing electricity RCD, TV point, radiator.

Hallway: With timber stairway to first floor, central heating thermostat.

FIRST FLOOR
Stairway / Upper Landing: with built in cupboard, ornate arched window, radiator, loft hatch, single plug socket.

Family Bathroom: 11’9” x 8’1” (3.58m x 2.46m), panelled bath, shower cubicle with electric shower, WC, wash basin with cupboard, radiator, built in cupboard with radiator, shelving and light.

Bedroom 1 (Master): 20’ x 13’11” (6.10m x 4.24m), very spacious master double bedroom with garden and countryside views, three double plug sockets, BT socket, TV socket, two radiators.

Bedroom 2: 11’6” x 11’2” (3.51m x 3.40m), double room with garden and countryside views, one double plug socket, radiator.

Bedroom 3: 15’8” x 10’ (4.78m x 3.05m), double room with countryside views, one double plug socket, radiator.

Outside
The grounds of the detached property extend to approximately 1/3 acre bounded by traditional Cornish hedges and stone walling, within which the house is located centrally.

The gated access from the public highway leads to the rear of the property with a large gravelled parking area and a large outbuilding / double garage.

The outbuilding / double garage internal dimensions within the tenancy are 18’9” x 8’5” (5.72m x 2.57m). In addition is a small section reserved by the Landlords for storage (locked separately).

From the gravelled parking area, a gateway through a stone wall leads to a terrace area with granite and slate paving and ornamental water hand pump, and then on to the entrance porch. The front of the property is down to lawn with borders and mature trees.

Agent Notes
UTILITIES / SERVICES:
Mains electricity. Mains telephone. Mains water. Private drainage to septic tank. LPG tank gas supply providing heating and hot water via boiler.

Tenant will be responsible for payment of utilities and Council Tax charges. Tenant will be responsible for emptying of septic tank when necessary (to be agreed with Landlord prior to emptying). Tenants will be responsible for purchasing LPG gas as required.

The Landlord will pay the rental charges for the LPG gas tank and will have responsibility for repairs and annual servicing of the gas and central heating installation.

PETS:
May possibly be allowed by negotiation (but not upstairs). Please provide details to the Agents for the Landlord's consideration.

SMOKING:
No Smoking.

COUNCIL TAX:
The property falls within Cornwall Council Tax Band “F” for the Parish of Breage.

The 2023/2024 charge is understood to be £3,079.50 PA (£256.63 PCM) for which the Tenant will be responsible.

EPC:
The EPC rating is E (40).

TENANCY:
Available to let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of 6 or 12 months.

APPLICATIONS:
(Lodge and Thomas do not charge application fees)
After you have viewed the property, please complete the Application and Referencing Form that will be e-mailed to you at your request. Please note that the referees you provide will be contacted by the Company that undertakes our referencing work.

INGOING PAYMENTS DUE FROM NEW TENANTS:
The successful Applicant will be required to sign an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. Prior to keys being handed over you will be required to make the following payments: -

RENT: (THE FIRST MONTH'S RENT DUE IN ADVANCE)
First month's rent due prior to commencement of the Tenancy. Rent is per calendar month and is due monthly in advance by Standing Order.

DEPOSIT: (RETURNABLE AT END OF TENANCY SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS)
A Tenant's Damage Deposit will be due prior to the commencement of the Tenancy. This will be held by the Landlord/Agent and registered with an approved Scheme. The Deposit will be returned to the Tenant at the end of the Tenancy, subject to conditions being fulfilled. The Tenant and Landlord will each be issued with a Deposit Protection Certificate and an Information Leaflet explaining the Deposit Scheme, as required by Law.

VIEWING:
Strictly and only by prior appointment with the Sole Letting Agents:
Lodge and Thomas, 58 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PY

For further information please contact:
Ross Collins, BSc(Hons), MRICS, FAAV