A beautiful Grade II listed farmhouse enjoying established gardens and generous outbuildings.DescriptionSet back from the road behind a mature tree line and electronic wrought iron gates, Wheypools Farm is a handsome and imposing Grade II listed former farmhouse.The house dates to the 18th century and is presented in superb condition throughout. Arranged over three floors and extending to around 4,689 square feet, the accommodation is well-proportioned and flows well from one room to the next comprising large formal reception rooms, comfortable sitting rooms, a wonderful open plan kitchen/living room (opening onto a south facing terrace) as well as a practical utility and cloakroom.The house is presented in excellent condition and blends high quality finishes with a range of period features that include wooden panelling, exposed brick, beams, flagstones and in particular, a number of attractive feature fireplaces.Looking out onto the gardens, an impressive master bedroom spans two large rooms with a balcony, walk in wardrobe and an en suite shower room. Accessed from the same main staircase and landing are three more generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom.The annex: Located at the the rear of the house and integrated via the kitchen, the two storey annex can be completely independent. Currently arranged as two bedroom suites, it is being used ancillary to the house however, it does lend itself to being a home office, music room or independent annex for a dependant relative or housekeeper.Outside: From the gates, the drive sweeps round in front of the house offering ample parking for a number of vehicles. It then continues to one side of the house, passing a range of traditional outbuildings that include the old cider house, a garden store and workshop, a large greenhouse and on the other side of the driveway, the very pretty walled herb garden.To the rear of the house, enclosed by well-stocked herbaceous flower borders, gravelled walkways flow from one part of the garden to the next giving way to a number of secluded seating areas from which to take in the views over the gardens and the surrounding farmland. The tennis court is currently covered in 7 temporary timber outbuildings that are used as storage.LocationSet on the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire borders, the village of Longdon is situated in the heart of the Severn Vale close to the Medieval market town of Tewkesbury, the fashionable Spa town of Cheltenham and the Cathedral City of Gloucester.Communications are strong: The M50 motorway is approximately 5 miles away. The M5 motorway provides direct access to The Midlands, Bristol and The West Country.There is a mainline train station on the outskirts of Tewkesbury together with both Cheltenham, Gloucester and Ledbury.Square Footage: 4,689 sq ftAcreage:2.8 AcresAdditional InfoServices connected: Mains electricity, mains water, lpg gas fired central heating, private drainage.Photos taken 2022Holding Deposit : £1,615.38 ( 1 week )Deposit Payable : £9,692.31 ( 6 weeks )Minimum Term : 12 monthsRent must be paid monthly in advance
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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