Reference
X857/2/8
Title
Lease of 'Glanyrafon' Newnham Road, Bedford
Date free text
1916
Production date
From: 1881 To: 1974
Scope and Content
Counterpart lease July 1916 between
1) William Seys Phillips esq of Bedford [lessor]
2) Alfred Champneys Tearle esq of Bedford [lessee]
from (1) to (2) for 5 years from 29 September 1916 for 190 pa during the first 4 years and 205 for the last
- a) dwellinghouse with yard, gardens and outbuildings in Newnham Road, Bedford known as Glenyrafon
Covenant by (2) that
- he will pay all rates and taxes except the land tax, the tithe rent charge (if any) and the landlord's property tax
- he will maintain the interior in good repair as a private house and a School Boarding House according to the requirements of the Headmaster of the Bedford Grammar School
- he will not sub-let the property without consent of (1), who in turn will not withhold permission to a respectable and responsible person
- he will not use the premises for any other purpose than private dwelling and School Boarding House
- he will not hold a sale by auction on the premises
Covenant by (1) that
- he will keep the exterior in good repair
- he will insure the property from loss by fire
Witness: Donald Piper, Solicitor, Bedford
Exent
8, No. of pieces: 1
Handwritten
Format
paper
Level of description
item