A stylish contemporary four bedroom house with spectacular views.DescriptionMonarch’s Way House was comprehensively refurbished and renovated in 2023 to create an imposing and stylish house which maximises its very special setting. Located on the edge of Stow-on-the-Wold the property arguably has the best view in town over rolling meadows and beyond.Approached through electric timber gates which open to a large tarmac area providing ample parking for several cars. To the front of the property are raised Cotswold stone beds divided by a paved path which leads to a glazed front door which opens into a welcoming entrance lobby. Double doors open in turn to a generous inner hall which affords access to the main living rooms. To the front of the house is the sitting room with large picture window framing the rural view. Adjacent to the sitting room is a cosy reading room. The superb kitchen/dining/sitting room has floor to ceiling windows and doors ensuring uninterrupted views and open to a substantial terrace. Integrated appliances include cooker, microwave, hob and fridge and separate freezer.There is ample space for dining, relaxing, entertaining and cooking. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of cabinets and a large island unit which provides extra preparation space and storage. Adjoining the kitchen is a very well-appointed utility with plenty of built in storage. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a study, bedroom four with en suite shower room, store and cloakroom.On the first floor are three bedrooms, two of which are en suite. The principal bedroom benefits from a dressing area with built in cupboards. There is also a well-appointed family bathroom.A special feature of the property is the substantial timber terrace which has been designed to maximise enjoyment of the views across rolling Cotswold countryside.Services: Water, electricity and gas are connected. Mains drainage. Gas fired central heating.LocationStow-on-the-Wold is a charming market town and provides a primary school, specialist shops, banks, library, doctor’s surgery, veterinary surgery and a supermarket. The town lies within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is strategically located just off the north/south Fosse Way and near to the A40/M40 to London and the A44 Oxford to Worcester east/west trunk road. Daylesford Organic Farm Shop is approx. 3.9 miles from the property and private members club Soho Farmhouse is approx 17.3 miles away.The area is well served by excellent hotels and restaurants. Stow-on-the-Wold benefits from a primary school whilst The Cotswold School, an academy school (11 to 18), is located in Bourton-on-the-Water. Oxford and Cheltenham are very accessible and provide a number of first class educational establishments. Mainline railway stations are at Moreton-in-Marsh and Kingham which serve London Paddington, Oxford, Worcester and Hereford.The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events, ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival and the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.Square Footage: 3,320 sq ftAdditional InfoHolding Deposit : £1,153.85 ( 1 week )Deposit Payable : £6,923.08 ( 6 weeks )Minimum Term : 12 monthsRent must be paid monthly in advance
Rules for how fees will be charged for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are different to how fees will be charged for Non-Housing Act Tenancies (nha). All our fees and charges are shown including VAT.
Housing act tenancies (AST)
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