Semi-detached house to rent in Porthtowan, Truro TR4

A 2 bedroom, 2 reception room, semi-detached country cottage with parking, gardens, and timber garden shed. Located down a private lane within a smallholding comprising farmhouse and other let cottages. Oil fired central heating. 1.5 mile drive from Porthtowan Beach. 9 miles from Truro.

The Property
2 Trevissick Court, Porthtowan is an attractive, semi-detached, two bedroom country cottage situated in unspoiled countryside on the edge of a smallholding close to the popular North Cornwall beach resort of Porthtowan, and just 9 miles north-west of Truro. The tenancy includes a garden, private parking, and a timber garden shed.

The property benefits from an oil fired central heating system with radiators throughout the property, double glazing, and a conservatory providing a second reception room.

Located away from the main road through the village, the property is located on the edge of a smallholding accessed via a tarmacadam private road of approximately 0.5 miles. The property benefits from views over surrounding pastoral countryside and wooded valleys.

From the public highway, the private entrance road leads to Trevissick Farm and to 2 Trevissick Court, with a parking area providing two dedicated parking spaces adjacent to the entrance gate to the cottage. A path leads through the garden to the cottage, which includes the following accommodation (please refer to floor plan for approximate dimensions): -

Ground floor

Timber effect composite front door to
Porch: With electric light, slate floor, electricity meter / consumer unit, doors to WC and Kitchen.

WC: With WC, wash basin, shelving, tile effect vinyl flooring.

Kitchen: With timber effect PVC frame double glazed window, radiator, fitted wall and base units with worktops over, composite double sink, drainer and mixer tap, (no oven - Tenants will need to provide their own oven), stainless steel cooker hood, splashback, plumbing connections for washing machine and dishwasher, beamed ceiling, timber effect laminate floor, master telephone socket, 5 double and 2 single plug sockets, central heating control thermostat. Fire alarm.

Understairs Cupboard: With electric light and 1 double plug socket.

Sitting Room: Triple aspect with 3 timber effect PVC frame double glazed windows and door to Conservatory, 2 radiators, beamed ceiling, carpeted floor, 4 double plug sockets, built-in TV cabinet, feature electric fire, co and fire alarms. Stairs to First Floor.

Conservatory: With PVC frame double glazed elevations and roof, solid wall at base with slate sills, sliding external door, 3 double plug sockets, stone effect laminate floor.

First Floor

Stairway and Upper Landing: With carpeted floor, fire alarm, 1 single plug socket.

Bedroom 1: Dual aspect with three timber effect PVC frame double glazed windows, radiator, carpeted floor, 3 double plug sockets, beamed ceiling, slate window sills.
Ensuite Shower Room: With tiled walls, tile effect vinyl flooring, walk-in shower with glass screen, heated towel rail, WC, wash basin, extractor fan, ceiling and wall lights.

Bedroom 2: Dual aspect with two timber effect PVC frame double glazed windows, radiator, carpeted floor, 4 double plug sockets, beamed ceiling, slate window sills.

Main Bathroom: With timber effect PVC frame double glazed window, tile effect vinyl flooring, panelled bath with shower over and glass shower screen, WC, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail, ceiling and wall lights, extractor fan.
Walk in linen cupboard: With slatted shelves, electric light, timer/control for oil fired central heating system.

Outside

Parking spaces for 2 cars are included within the tenancy. Guest space/s available by arrangement.

The cottage has an enclosed garden to the front and side with paths and planted borders, and a timber garden shed.

Agent Notes
estate agents act:
Lodge & Thomas confirm that this property belongs to one of our colleagues, and we are required to disclose this information.

Utilities / services:
Mains electricity and telephone connections. Private water and drainage systems. Oil fired central heating system with external boiler and oil tank.

Costs for all utilities are the responsibility of the Tenant.

The tenancy agreement will include a fixed charge of £25 pcm for water and drainage supplies. The Landlords will also provide window cleaning once each month and hedge trimming twice each year.

Pets:
Strictly no dogs. However, another pet may be allowed by negotiation, please provide details to the Agents for the Landlord's consideration.

Smoking:
No Smoking.

Council tax:
The property falls within Cornwall Council Tax Band “D” for the Parish of St Agnes.

The 2023/2024 charge is understood to be £2,203.98 pa (£183.67 pcm) for which the Tenant will be responsible.

EPC:
The EPC rating is D (56).

Tenancy:
Available to let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of 6 months. A longer term is envisaged and, provided the Landlord and Tenant are both happy to do so, the tenancy would then continue from month to month until terminated by either party.

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 or Will Biddick