An exceptional six bedroom residence in idyllic setting with leisure facilitiesDescriptionAn exceptional six bedroom family residence extending to over 7,270 sq. Ft in total, which offers luxurious and contemporary living. The house is well balanced and is situated over three floors, the ground floor features a grand entrance hallway, open plan kitchen/breakfast room which leads onto a dining area and formal sitting room in addition to a separate family room. Also at ground level is a large dual aspect reception room with bifold doors leading onto the gardens and a landscaped terrace ideal for entertaining. This room is divided by a glass wall from the spa which has a sunken jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, shower room and changing room. Next to this is a large playroom also ideal as a gymnasium when leads to an integral single garage.The first floor has an impressive principal suite with fully fitted dressing room and large bathroom with a free-standing bath and fantastic views over the rear garden. There are two further bedrooms on the first floor both with en-suite shower rooms and an additional family bathroom. The second floor has an additional two bedrooms one with an en-suite bathroom and a sitting room area.In addition to the main house is a well designed and comfortable one bedroom annex with air-conditioning, ideal also as a home office. This comprises open plan kitchen/sitting room with patio doors leading onto the garden, separate bedroom and shower room. Another feature of the garden is a detached beauty studio building ideal also an exercise room.Externally to the front, the house is approached by electric gates and has a driveway large enough for numerous cars. To the side of the house accessed through bifold doors from the spa is a landscaped entertainment area with heated swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and bespoke seating area with firepit. Beyond the terrace which extends around the rear of the property are extensive lawn gardens leading to two large lakes.There is state of the art technology throughout the house including a Control 4 system used to control the security, gate entry, outdoor lighting, televisions and the internal/external sound system. The house further benefits from under floor heating throughout.*Please note there are two large open lakes*LocationThis residence lies in an attractive stretch of undulating countryside to the south-west of Chipping Ongar. The small hamlet of Greensted is famous for its timber church reputedly the oldest wooden church in England and the oldest “stave” built timber buildings in Europe. Greensted has some beautiful countryside walks and bridleways.Nearby the old market town of Chipping Ongar has an excellent choice of local boutique shops together with supermarkets (Tesco and Sainsbury). More extensive shopping facilities can be found at Epping, Chelmsford and Brentwood. There is a primary school in Ongar and nearby schools include Coopersale Hall, Saint Nicholas School, Chigwell, Bancrofts and the Forest, whilst further afield are Felsted, New Hall, Brentwood (with a coach pick up/drop off close by), Bishop’s Stortford college, Heath Mount and Hailebury.For the commuter there is ready access to the M11 (Junction 7) leading to Canary Wharf and London underground station at Epping and Debden with mainline services from Brentwood, Shenfield or Harlow.Canary wharf: Approx. 25 milesEpping London underground: Approx. 6 milesChipping Ongar: Approx. 3 milesBrentwood: Approx. 10 milesAdditional InfoHolding Deposit : £3,461.53 ( 1 week )Deposit Payable : £20,769.23 ( 6 weeks )Minimum Term : 12 monthsRent must be paid monthly in advanceServices:Drainage: PrivateHeating: Mains gasSwimming pool: AshpAwaiting EPC
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Holding deposit Equivalent of one weeks rent
Changing tenancy documents once signed £50, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Deposit: Annual rent less than £50,000 Equivalent to five weeks' rent / annual rent £50,000 or more Equivalent to six weeks' rent
Change of sharer £50 for one reference and a new tenancy agreement, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment
Late, unpaid, returned rent payments 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Lost keys Any cost for the replacement of keys, fobs, security devices or associated items
non-housing act tenancies (nha)
Pre Tenancy Application Charge (ptac) Equivalent of one weeks rent or £600. If you withdraw from the tenancy: Private tenancies - minimum of £300 per person. Company tenancies - minimum of £600
Tenancy paperwork £360
Company reference checks £120 per reference
Deposit Usually equivalent to six weeks rent / with pet eight weeks
Check-in and/or out From £120 to £620 approx. Check your tenancy agreement to confirm who is responsible for paying this charge
Call out services (inc out of hours) £60 per hour and/or the contractors invoice where your actions or lack of actions result in us or a contractor attending the property to remedy the situation
Last minute cancellation of pre-arranged visits £60 per visit and any contractor invoice
Hourly rate £60 plus any replacement costs if we or the landlord have to replace any damaged items, or return any fixtures or fittings to their original position, as per the inventory
Any overseas payment charges £30 per payment
Late/unpaid/returned rent payments £60 late payment charge and 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Change of sharer £475 / Additional sharer (at the same time) £100
Renewal negotiation £200 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required £45 per reference
Changing tenancy documents once signed £180
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment