An outstanding country house in the village of ChawtonDescriptionLocated in the sought after village of Chawton, this exceptional grade two listed country home, is an idyllic medley of architectural styles and ages, with the main house dating from 1810, including Edwardian additions, and the cottage attached from the 17th century. Beautifully restored and refurbished by the current owner, the property retains its charming character features throughout, with the addition of modern elements as well, such as a stunning new dine in kitchen, with views through the glass doors over the walled garden.The property is gated and the grounds walled, so despite being within a few minutes walking distance to the center of Chawton, it is extremely private.The property offers very spacious living accommodation comprising a magnificent entrance hall leading to an elegant stair case and vast landing above, a sizable reception room and formal dining room and separate sitting room, all with working fire places. The ground floor also includes a downstairs bathroom with a shower and access to a sizable cellar for storage, the original dine in kitchen, with an aga and plenty of inbuilt storage, as well as the newly extended dine in kitchen that runs parallel, with views over the garden and access onto the patio. A separate utility room and additional sitting room with an incredible vaulted ceiling completes the ground floor.The first and second floor comprises five very generous double bedrooms and a vast principal bedroom with inbuilt wardrobes, an en suite and views across the garden. There are a further two bathrooms and a separate WC on the first floor and another bathroom and WC on the second floor. There are also an additional two rooms that could easily be utilized as nurseries, dressing room space or home offices.The outside of the property offers a large driveway for multiple cars, a walled 4 acre garden, complete with a tennis court and stream to the rear, with a hedged ‘secret garden’ in the center, as well as a patio leading from the kitchen, perfect for outdoor dining.Chawton is most synonymous with famous author Jane Austen, who resided in the village towards the latter years of her life, and with whom the property has historical ties. Set within the South Downs National park, Chawton has easy access to pleasant countryside walks, and also features Jane Austen’s house (a fantastic museum dedicated to the author), a delightful tea room and country pub, as well as the renowned Chawton House, all just minutes away from the property. Located 2.5 miles from Alton train station, there is easy access into London. The property also has easy access into Winchester and the south coast via the A31.Additional InfoHolding 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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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