1 Bed Detached House, Hawkshead, LA22

The Carriage House is a detached Lakeland stone property, in a desirable location near the small hamlet of Colthouse, on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Hawkshead. This unfurnished property forms part of a privately owned estate with a westerly outlook over ancient National Trust woodland, Hawkshead, the Langdales and Coniston Old Man.

Location - Located near the hamlet of Colthouse on the outskirts of Hawkshead Village and situated between the lakes of Windermere and Coniston, at the northern tip of the 6,000-acre Grizedale Forest. With a peaceful and private setting, Hawkshead with its highly regarded restaurants, public houses, eateries and shops, is a 15-minute walk. The ferry crossing to Bowness across Lake Windermere is 3 miles away which provides a quick link to Kendal and the M6 motorway. There are numerous walks accessible from the doorstep of The Carriage House including the Latterbarrow Fells and Claife Heights to the east, Esthwaite Water to the south, Grizedale Forest and Tarn Hows to the west and the Furness Fells to the north.

1 mile to Hawkshead village

5 miles to Coniston

5 miles to Ambleside

9 miles to Windermere.

Accommodation - The property comprises an open plan Living Room with Kitchen and separate WC on the ground floor. The Living Room has a wood burning stove, with exposed oak beams. The kitchen has a range of modern base and wall units, sink unit, integral electric hob and oven. On the first floor is a Double Bedroom with separate Home Office/Snug and a recently installed separate bathroom comprising shower, handbasin, electric towel rail and WC.

The property has new fully programmable Economy 7 Dimplex Quantum High Heat Retention Storage Heaters throughout, plus a wood burning stove (wood and coal).

Outside - There is secure parking for 2 cars.

Council Tax Band - E

General Information - Minimum income requirement for this property is £33,000 (30 x monthly rent)

To Apply For A Tenancy - If you wish to apply for a property through Mint Homes after a viewing, you need to apply for it directly from our website. Once approved, we will require a Holding Deposit of 1 weeks rent, payable by bank transfer. This is required to reserve the property and will be held by us for a period of 15 days. A holding deposit will be offset against the Initial Rent and Deposit, with the agreement of the payee.

RIGHT TO RENT

All adults, 18 years and over, living at the property will be asked to provide evidence of nationality and identity to validate their "Right to Rent" under the Immigration Act 2014.

REFERENCING

All applicants will be required to provide proof of address, funds and a satisfactory references from an employer and current landlord. If you are self-employed, a reference from your accountant will be required. A credit reference will also be obtained for each applicant. THE TENANCY The property will be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum period of 12 months.

DEPOSIT AND RENT

The successful tenant will be required to pay a deposit equal to 5 weeks rent following confirmation of references. This will be held in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Regulations. One month's rent in advance is required prior to check in.

NO SMOKERS, PETS BY NEGOTIATION