2 Bed Detached House To Rent

A two-bedroom semi-detached cottage situated close to the River Stour with a garden, garage, off-road parking and rural views.



The property has recently been refurbished and is set in a secluded location just outside the sought after village of Shapwick on the National Trust's Kingston Lacy Estate.



Anticipated availability - December 2025



£1,400 per calendar month.



For further information, or to apply to view the property, please see attached brochure for contact details and floor plans.



The Property



Ground Floor



Side/Front Door

Leading straight into the hallway.



Sitting Room

Newly carpeted room with wood burner, anticipated to be in working order early 2026.



Under stair cupboard

A useful area for storage with electric socket.



Front/Side Door

Leading straight into the kitchen.



Kitchen

Newly installed cream base and wall units as well as island and new wood effect vinyl flooring. No white goods supplied. There is space for an electric cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine. Cupboard with LPG combi boiler.



Bathroom

Bathroom with new white three-piece suite, electric shower over the bath with new aqua board walls. Newly installed wood effect vinyl flooring.



First Floor



Bedroom 1

Double bedroom with new carpet and feature fireplace.



Landing cupboard

Another useful storage cupboard housing a radiator.



Bedroom 2

Double aspect bedroom with new carpet with beautiful views overlooking the River Stour and farmland.



Secondary glazing

The property benefits from secondary glazing.



Outside



Parking: Driveway and off-road parking available at the property.



Garage: The property benefits from a large garage.



Garden: A large garden with lots of potential. The garden is partly laid to lawn with a patio by the front/side door leading into the kitchen.



Outgoings and Services



The property benefits from radiators fitted throughout run off the LPG boiler, along with mains water, a septic tank and mains electric. Tenants are to provide their own white goods. TV and internet connection must be organised by the tenant. The tenant is to pay Council Tax and all other outgoings relating to the property.



The Tenancy



Term: The property is available to let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of 6 months.



Rent: £1,400 per calendar month in advance by Direct Debit with the first payment being made on the commencement of the tenancy.



Deposit: No deposit is required.



Rent reviews: The National Trust usually carries out rent reviews property every two years.



Insurance: The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the building. The Tenant will be responsible for insuring the contents.



Repairing Responsibilities (Summary): The Trust will be responsible for repairs to the structure, exterior of the building, installations for the supply of services, external decoration and sweeping of chimneys and flues. The Tenant will be responsible for the interior, maintenance of garden, fences and drives and for ensuring that the septic tank is emptied as necessary.



Sub Letting: The property shall be occupied as a single private residence only. There will be no right to assign, sub-let or part with possession for the whole or any part of the premises.



Pets: Will be considered at application. Tenants must seek the landlord's permission for any animals or birds to be kept at the property.



EPC: E Rating.





Note:



**NB: These particulars are issued for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair summary of the property.



Any description or information given should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact.



Prospective applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection as to these and other relevant details.



Photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are only approximate.



The floor plans are for indicative purposes only.



The National Trust reserves the right of not having to accept any offer received for this property.**