About this property

Detailed Description

SITUATION
Nestled in a peaceful rural setting, near the village of Irstead, this converted barn is surrounded by open countryside views, within the heart of the Norfolk Broads. It is conveniently accessible to nearby villages and local amenities. The nearby villages of Wroxham and Hoveton are approximately 4 miles southwest.

Living in Irstead offers various benefits including the idyllic broads setting. It is ideal for boating, walking, paddleboarding, fishing and bird watching. It is also important to note that the popular broads boating location, Barton Broad is just a small journey away.

Irstead's small population offers a quiet, low traffic environment, perfect for those seeking tranquillity and a relaxing pace of life.

Whilst still rural, this property is only around 4 miles away from Wroxham and Hoveton, which is often referred to as the "Capital of the Broads". Here you will have access to supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, doctor's surgeries and schools. The nearby primary schools are Neatishead CE Primary (OFSTED: Outstanding) and Horning Community primary (OFSTEAD: Good). For High Schools the area is served by Stalham academy (OFSTED: Good) and Broadland High Ormiston Academy (OFSTED: Good)

The Cathedral City of Norwich is also within comfortable driving distance, offering extensive shopping, experiences and rail connections to London.

ACCOMMODATION
Walking in you are instantly greeted by a large light entrance hall, with double doors into the garden. To your right there is a modern kitchen with fitted base and wall unit including dishwasher, double sink and an integrated oven and hob. The property also benefits from a generous utility room which has base and wall units, a single sink and plumbing for a washing machine. Finishing off the living area there is a spacious living room benefiting from a wood burner and double doors into the garden.

On the same floor the property boasts 3 generous bedrooms. Bedroom 1 with fitted wardrobes, double doors into garden and ensuite with WC, hand basin and bath with shower over. Bedroom 2 also benefits from fitted wardrobes and an ensuite with a WC, hand basin and shower cubicle. Finally, bedroom 3 boasts fitted wardrobes.

The property has oil fired central heating, driveway parking and a large garden, with a gardener included. Please note that the garden is not currently fenced; however, the Landlord is willing to install fencing if required to ensure the area is fully enclosed.

ENTRANCE HALL with double doors into garden

KITCHEN (5.40m x 3.74m) with modern fitted base and wall units, dishwasher, double sink, integrated oven and hob

RECEPTION ROOM (5.40m x 4.32m) with wood burner and double doors into garden

UTILITY ROOM (1.80m x 1.57m) with base and wall units, single sink and plumbing for washing machine

BATHROOM with shower cubicle, WC and hand basin

BEDROOM 1 (4.67m x 3.65m) with fitted wardrobes, double doors into garden and ensuite with WC, hand basin and bath with shower over

BEDROOM 2 (3.40m x 3.37m) with fitted wardrobes and ensuite with WC, hand basin and shower cubicle

BEDROOM 3 (3.90m x 2.90m) with fitted wardrobes

HEATING
Oil fired central heating

EXTERIOR
Driveway parking and a large garden (gardener included in the rent).

RESTRICTIONS
Pets considered on a case by case basis
No smokers

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
North Norfolk District Council - Band E
(We recommend applicants check the Band charge with the Council prior to making an application)

DEPOSIT
A deposit equivalent to five weeks rent will be required, returnable at the end of the tenancy, subject to there being no breaches of the terms of the tenancy. To comply with statutory regulations the deposit will be lodged with The Deposit Protection Service.

REFERENCES
References are undertaken by an external referencing agency and are subject to a minimum 5 day waiting period. The tenancy will not commence until we have received satisfactory references.

PAYMENT
The first payment of the rent and deposit will be paid by banker's draft or bank transfer to Brown & Co Clients Account. We are unable to accept cash payments. If the payment is to be made by cheque then a period of 6 working days should be allowed to ensure that the cheque has cleared so that keys can be released. Please note we will not release keys until we have received confirmation that the funds have been cleared. Thereafter, payment will be made by standing order.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the letting agent Brown & Co, The Atrium, St Georges Street, Norwich NR3 1AB

AGENTS NOTE
Holding Deposit (if required): One week's rent
Deposit: 5 weeks rent (6 weeks if rent over £50,000 per annum)

During the tenancy payable to Brown & Co:
Variation of Contract at your request: £50 (inc.VAT) per agreed variation.

Change of Sharer at your request: £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher.

Early Termination at your request: You will be liable to the landlord's costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Unpaid Rent - payment of interest charged at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate

Lost key(s) or other Security Device(s): You are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security devices(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys will be charged to you. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge to you of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security devices(s).

As well as paying the rent you may also be required to make the following permitted payments - (payable to the landlord) if applicable:

Utilities - gas, electricity, water or other.
Communication - telephone and broadband.
Installation of cable/satellite.
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier.
Television licence.
Council Tax.

Brown & Co LLP is a member of RICS Client Money Protection Scheme, RICS Firm Reference: 016189 which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme, Membership Number: PRS012758 which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent's website or by contacting the agent directly.