(Undisclosed Address), Ferrum, VA 24088

Woodside Retreat is country living at its best. Perfect for retiree or busy professional seeking a well built home in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. One of three houses on a private country road. Landlord lives on adjacent 200+ acre farm. Enjoy this home base with no yard work ... just the freedom to travel, to enjoy the music and cultural heritage of this Appalachian region. ....DESCRIPTION - This 1982 brick ranch (unfurnished 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths) features a full finished basement; back patio; wood burning stove; attached garage; bonus room for office/crafts/exercise; large laundry room with storage and washer/dryer hook-ups. Upgrades (last five years) include HVAC system with U.V. light, water heater, glass cooktop, whole-house surge protector, and kitchen/dining LVP flooring. ....LOCAL ATTRACTIONS - Just 3 miles away, Ferrum College provides access to: college athletic events; all dining hall meals, various food vendors on campus ( Starbucks, Subway, Pizzeria); college fitness center & library; music-theatre-sports events; the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum; and, walking trails. Rocky Mount, twenty minutes away, has shopping centers, excellent public library, restaurants, hospital, and the popular music venue, Harvester Performance Center. Fairystone State Park, one of the state's oldest recreation sites, is nearby. [See Franklin County VA web site for additional information about camping, canoeing, hiking, and fishing at Fairystone State Park, Pigg River Blueway, Philpott Lake, and Smith River, located just below Philpott Dam.] Located in Ferrum are Dairy Queen, 77 Restaurant, Jose's Mexican Grill, Poobie's Kwik Stop, Post Office, Dollar General, Ferrum Minute Market and gas station, Crooked Road Mart Gas & Groceries, Kat's Hidden Treasures Thrift & Consignment Store, several churches, banks, a seasonal farmers' market, and the Ferrum College campus. - Our SCREENING PROCESS [this is NOT a "Zillow application"] - FIRST Step CALL: Help determine if this is a good match for you by talking with us. Use number provided or leave your phone number via Zillow. SECOND Step VIEW: House will be shown by APPOINTMENT after the phone conversation. THIRD Step EMAIL Link: The landlord will send an email link to you from " Tenant Background Search. " Complete their form- your cost is $32.95. FOURTH Step Proof of INCOME: We will be requiring from you proof of income. In general we are looking for prospective tenants with a credit score of at least 700, with a good credit-to-debt ratio, and income three times higher than rent (a national standard) of $72, 000.00. Required YEAR LEASE with first month's rent ($2,000) and security deposit ($2,000) due on lease signing -OCCUPANCY LIMIT is 4 due to septic tank limitations PET Negotiable and at additional monthly rent NO SMOKING RENTER INSURANCE required for personal goods plus liability insurance. At Landlord's discretion, ANNUAL CARPET CLEANING may be provided at no additional cost CLEANING once or twice a year of kitchen & baths may be provided at no additional cost. TRASH REMOVAL - Self-service to nearby county dumpsters WATER from private well, no water bill. UTILITIES are not included: Electric/ Internet/Telephone/TV. There is no cable service. INTERNET access is over land line or via satellite dish or "hot spot" cell service. Several local carriers [AT&T, US Cellular] sell home internet receivers & data plans. Satisfactory service depends on carrier/provider meeting your needs.