Common Gate, Chilmark, SP3

A 2-bed semi-detached thatched cottage available ONLY to a couple at a nominal rent in return for cleaning and gardening in the main house.

A 2-bed semi-detached thatched character cottage available ONLY to a couple at a nominal rent in return for cleaning and gardening in the main house. The accommodation comprises an entrance porch/utility with plumbing for a washing machine, galley style kitchen with wooden worktops, an inset electric hob and single electric oven, a small dining area leading through to the front hallway and door to garden. Beamed sitting room with working fireplace within stone surround. On the first floor, there is a double bedroom and one large single/study. Small bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Large garden on one side of the house, mainly lawn with established flowerbeds and garden shed. Oil-fired central heating. Unfurnished with carpets. Off-road parking opposite the cottage. The property is in a rural location just on the edge of Chilmark and is dog-friendly. Prospective tenants must have experience of cleaning/housekeeping, approximately 20 25 hours per week required to be done in the Landlord's house (valued at ?16/hour) and there is also the potential for 8-10 additional hours per week doing gardening, pool and tennis court maintenance work in the Landlord s grounds, assisting the main gardener. Also frequent dog sitting when the landlord is away for holidays or in London (usually mid week). And 3 pigs and chickens to be looked after! Potential long-term tenancy for the right candidate.