Short term let. Stunning grade II listed detached barn in wonderful grounds of about 4 acres.DescriptionChandlers Farm Barn is a striking home full of character and charm, having undergone a comprehensive refurbishment over the years. This bright and spacious property offers over 4,300 sq ft of living space, including a garage and a studio above. The home is accessed through private gates leading to a sweeping driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles. Once inside, you’ll feel right at home in this charming semi-rural setting, while still being conveniently close to local amenities.Dating back to around 1575, this fabulous home blends contemporary living with a wealth of period features. The house opens into a welcoming hallway, leading to a fantastic family and dining area with doors opening into the beautiful sitting room, which boasts a striking vaulted ceiling, a woodburner, and doors that lead to the garden. There are steps down to the study and a delightful guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom, ideal for visitors.The heart of the home is undoubtedly the stunning bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, which is triple-aspect and features an impressive range of built-in units, a central island, integrated appliances, and a generous dining area, making it perfect for both family meals and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room.On the first floor, you will find a fabulous mezzanine level, which makes an ideal games room overlooking the sitting room below. Nearby is a guest bedroom with a beautiful en suite bathroom. The principal bedroom features a dressing room and a luxurious bathroom. There is also a further bedroom, and a secondary staircase provides convenient access to the ground floor.The property is set within about 4 acres of landscaped grounds. The outdoor space includes an impressive entertaining area, complete with an integrated sound system, a built-in barbecue, a hot tub, and a swimming pool. There's also a dedicated children's play area, lovely lawns, and mature trees. At the end of the driveway, you will find a garage with a studio above.LocationChandlers Farm Barns is situated in the rural location of Chandlers Cross and is approximately 3.3 miles from Rickmansworth and Chorleywood. It lies within a Conservation Area close to the beautiful villages of Belsize, Sarratt, Bucks Hill and Chipperfield. Chorleywood and Rickmansworth offer a broad selection of shops, restaurants and supermarkets. The larger centre of Watford is close by and central London is approximately 24 miles. Heathrow Airport is approximately 18 miles away and the M25 can be accessed at Junction 19.Rickmansworth Station (approx. 3.7 miles) has a mainline service to Marylebone and the Metropolitan Line to Baker Street and the City. Kings Langley (approx. 3.6 miles) has a main line station to Euston - ideal for getting to London in approximately 30 minutes.There are a number of highly regarded schools in the area both State and Private including York House which is approximately a mile away plus St Clement Danes, St Joan of Arc and the Royal Masonic School for Girls.Local golf courses are at The Grove and Moor Park and there are bridleways all around.Acreage:4 AcresDirectionsFrom Rickmansworth station roundabout take the third exit in the direction of Watford and proceed up Scot's Hill. At the mini roundabout at the top bear left across The Green and take the Sarratt Road. Proceed for about a mile and a half and turn right into Redhall Lane. Follow this for a mile and at The Clarendon turn left. The entrance to Chandlers Farm Barn is the first driveway on the right.Additional InfoHolding deposit - £2,307.69 (1 weeks rent)Deposit - £13,846.15 (6 weeks rent)Minimum tenancy length - 12 months
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