About this property

Detailed Description

Bears Rest is an impressive detached four-bedroom barn conversion occupying a peaceful position near the highly desirable Norfolk village of Worstead. Offering just under 3,000 square feet of spacious and versatile accommodation.
At the heart of the home is a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, creating an exceptional area for entertaining, family life and day-to-day living. The ground floor also benefits from a generous entrance hall, a dedicated office ideal for home working, a utility room, boot room and separate WC. The heating and hot water are included in the rent from a shared ground source heat pump.

The first floor offers four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal suite with its own en-suite wet room. A further guest bedroom benefits from an additional en-suite shower room, whilst Bedrooms 2 and 3 are both spacious doubles served by a modern family bathroom complete with bath, shower and twin basins.
Situated near the popular village of Worstead, the property enjoys the benefits of rural village living whilst remaining conveniently located for access to North Walsham, Wroxham and Norwich.

Accommodation includes:
- Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area: 18.73m x 6.06m
- Principal bedroom with en-suite wet room: 4.67m x 4.60m (en-suite 2.53m x 1.63m)
- Bedroom 2: 4.74m x 4.57m
- Bedroom 3: 4.12m x 3.80m
- Guest bedroom with en-suite: 4.18m x 3.33m (en-suite 2.54m x 1.50m)
- Family bathroom: 2.98m x 2.37m
- Upstairs hallway: 14.14m x 1.24m
- Entrance hall: 4.10m x 3.30m
- Boot room: 4.06m x 1.92m
- Utility room: 4.05m x 1.88m
- Downstairs WC: 2.68m x 1.68m
- Downstairs office/snug: 4.23m x 4.74m

LOCATION
Worstead is a historic village and civil parish in the North Norfolk district, situated roughly 13 miles (21 km) north of Norwich. It is strategically positioned about 3 miles south of North Walsham and 5 miles north of Wroxham. The village is highly accessible and offers convenient connections throughout the county. Worstead railway station provides direct services between Norwich, Cromer, and Sheringham. Worstead sits just off the B1150 and is a short drive from the A149.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
North Norfolk District Council - Band D
(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.