House to rent in Westburn Lodge, by Dunning, Auchterarder, Perthshire - 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms

Auchterarder 2 miles  
Perth 15 miles    
Glasgow 45 miles
(All distances are approximate)

Vestibule, Dining Hall, Drawing Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Study, Shower Room, 4 Bedrooms (1 En-suite), Bathroom.

The property benefits from oil central heating and double glazing.

Double garage and large garden.

Available on an unfurnished basis under a Short Assured Tenancy from September 2008.

Council Tax : Band G

Restrictions  : Prefer non smokers
Pets considered limited to downstairs area

Rent £950 pcm  
Deposit : £1000

General
Westburn Lodge is a charming contemporary property set within its own extensive garden approximately 2 miles from Auchterarder.

The property has been finished to a high standard and is exceptionally well maintained.  The windows are double glazed throughout and there is oil-fired central heating and an open fire in the drawing room.

Auchterarder is a small Perthshire town about 15 miles from Perth and 22 miles from Stirling, just off the A9.  The town has a good number of local shops catering for most day to day needs whilst Perth and Stirling offer a full range of services.

Westburn Lodge is less than a mile from the A9 and is ideally situated for easy access between Glasgow and Edinburgh, the central belt and the north.

Directions
To reach the property, turn east off the A9 300 metres south of the turnoff to Auchterarder at Aberuthven, onto the minor road sign posted “Whitemoss”.  Take the first left from this road (sign posted “Westburn”) and Westburn Lodge is the second house on the right hand side.

Accommodation
The accommodation is on two floors and comprises:

Vestibule
With wooden laminate flooring, radiator and double door to:

Dining Hall (22’ 5” x 12’ 7”)
With tiled floor, exposed ceiling beams with atrium windows, spot lighting, two radiators, large windows and double French doors to garden (SE).  Glazed door to:
 
Drawing Room (29’ 0” x 14’ 8”) 
With double glazed windows to front (SE), double glazed windows to rear (NW), two radiators, built-in storage cupboards, open fireplace with marble surround, wooden mantle piece and mirror over.  Second glazed door to dining hall.

Kitchen (16’ 9” x 15’ 0”) 
With large double glazed windows to front (SE) and side (NE),
radiator, extensive fitted wall and floor units, 1½ bowl plastic sink and drainer, part parquet flooring, upright fridge freezer, BOSH dishwasher, built-in Hygena turbo oven, built-in 4-ring Hoover electric hob, Sharp carousel microwave, dining table with 6 chairs and spotlighting.

A second door from the kitchen leads to the back hall which contains an understairs cupboard and doors to:

Cloakroom/Shower Room
Part tiled with WC, wash hand basin with mirror and light over, double glazed window to rear (NW), Mira electric shower in tiled cabinet and radiator.
 
Utility Room (14’ 6” x 7’ 2”) Extremes 
With fitted wall and floor units, radiator, washer/dryer,
stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, double glazed
window to rear (NW), oil fired central heating boiler and controls, hatch to loft, airing cupboard and door to garden.
 
Study 
With double glazed windows to front (SE) and radiator.

The first floor is reached by taking the staircase from the dining hall, which leads to a generous:
 
Landing 
With smoke alarm, spotlighting, radiator, hatch to loft, walk-in storage cupboard with hot water tank and airing cupboard.  Door to:

Bathroom 
Part wood panelled with Velux window, WC, wash hand basin with mirror and light over, bidet, bath with shower attachment, radiator and extractor fan.

Bedroom 1 (Master) (16’ 6” x 12’ 7”) Extremes
With double glazed windows to front (SE), part coombed ceiling, spotlighting, radiator, walk-in storage cupboard, extensive walk-in wardrobes with mirrored doors and door to:
En-suite (10’ 4” x 8’ 0”) 
Tiled with large corner bath, shower in cabinet, wash hand basin with mirror and light over, WC, bidet, radiator, extractor, spotlighting and double glazed window to rear (NW).

Bedroom 2 (10’ 8” x 10’ 0”) 
With Velux window, part coombed ceiling, spotlighting, radiator and extensive fitted walk-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 3 (13’ 8” x 12’ 6”)
With part coombed ceiling, windows to front (SE) and side (NE),  radiator and extensive walk-in wardrobes with glazed doors.

Bedroom 4 (12’ 2” x 11’ 10”) 
With double glazed window to rear (NW), radiator and walk-in wardrobe.

Outside
There is a large double garage (19’ 6” x 19’ 0”) with double up and over wooden doors, strip lighting and power.  To the rear of the house there is an extensive gravelled parking area and to the front, facing south and east, there is a large garden of almost 2 acres consisting of lawns, gravelled areas, herbaceous borders, a landscaped pond and a number of specimen trees.  The owners of Westburn Lodge employ a gardener to maintain the majority of the garden at their own expense, only leaving a herbaceous border area to be maintained by the tenant.

Services
The road leading to the house is private. Water is from the mains supply, drainage is to a septic tank and oil is from a tank in the garden.

Terms of Lease
The let will be a Short Assured Tenancy on terms to be agreed but which will be broadly in line with the following:

1. Term
A 6 month lease will be offered going on to a monthly basis thereafter.  

2. Furnishings
The property is available for let on an unfurnished basis.

3. Rent
The rent will be paid monthly in advance by Banker’s Order

4. Deposit
A deposit of £1,000 will be payable at the commencement of the Lease.

5. Repairs
The Landlord will be responsible for keeping the property in a wind and water tight condition whilst the Tenant will be responsible for all internal decoration and internal repairs

6. Insurance
The Landlord will insure the property whilst the Tenants will be responsible for insuring their own personal effects and furnishings

7. Rent Review
The rent will be reviewed annually

8. Outgoings
The Council Tax will be payable by the Tenants who will also be responsible for payment of services.

9. References
A credit referencing check will be carried out on prospective tenants.  The cost will be based on a percentage of the monthly rent, with a minimum charge of £55 plus VAT (£64.63).  This is payable in advance by the tenant.

property reference: CKPE999000344