Arguably located in one of Old Shenfield's most prestigious roads, this substantial five bedroom, three en-suite detached home offers over 3,300 sq ft of spacious accommodation arranged over three floors. There is a secure gated carriage driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. The property benefits from a private and well tended mature rear garden measuring in excess of 110'. The house is within easy access of Shenfield Broadway and the mainline railway station with Elizabeth line links to London. The property is well located for Brentwood private school and falls within the St. Mary's school catchment area.
It should be noted that there are 'No Fees' to secure a property with Meacock & Jones, but to comply with 'The Tenant Fee Act 1st June 2019', we must show transparency in regards to our scale of fees, which should include things like the security deposit and holding deposit.
A description of our scale of fees are listed below:
Holding deposit (to secure a property)
One weeks rent will be required to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right to- Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). This Deposit will form part of the balance of the first months rental on completion of satisfactory references.
Security deposit (Dilapidations Deposit)
A security deposit of Five weeks rent will be required at the start of the tenancy (Per Tenancy for rent totaling less than £50,000 per year)(Six weeks rent required over £50,000 per year). This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy. An alternative Nil Deposit scheme will also be offered at a cost of One Weeks rent plus VAT. Terms & Conditions apply.
Further fees payable in the event of and where applicable;
early termination (tenants request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they would be required to put such a request in writing and they shall be liable to pay the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property (up to One Month’s Rental Plus VAT) 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 and will be subject to negotiations between both parties being agreed. The Tenancy in place is a contractual agreement and terms need to be agreed before any further action can be taken. All Early Termination requests are subject to Landlord approval. Meacock & Jones costs would depend on the time spent negotiating and drawing up in writing what is agreed on behalf of the tenant. Standard Charge of £50.00 inc VAT.
Change of sharer (tenant’s request)
These costs are per replacement tenant for any reasonable costs incurred, such as; To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks (£62.50 plus VAT (75.00), deposit registration and new insurance certificate (if traditional Deposit Scheme) at
£30.00 Plus VAT (£36.00) as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents, £41.50 plus VAT (£49.80). Tenants on Nil Deposit Schemes would need to contact the insurer about costs and provide appropriate deposit cover prior to signing of any new Tenancy. The Tenancy in place is a contractual agreement and terms need to be agreed before any further action can be taken. All Change of Sharer requests are subject to Landlord approval.
Lost key(S) or other security device(S)
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord and any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a minimum charge of £12.50 plus VAT (£15.00) per hour for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s). Security device replacement costs depend on the supplier and will normally be paid directly.