Northwood are delighted offer this beautifully presented cottage situated in the picturesque village of Chilham, just a short stroll from the charming village square.The property has been subject to a sympathetic restoration and now provides flexible accommodation making for a relaxed and easy lifestyle against the backdrop of being located in one of Kent’s most idyllic villages.Accommodation comprises a warm and welcoming double aspect open plan living space with central small inglenook fireplace with feature bay window to front. This room is bright and spacious and the real hub of the cottage just perfect for entertaining and being cosy for those long winter nights.The kitchen benefits from having a contemporary range of fitted painted units with oak work surfaces over. There is a gas hob with extractor over, single electric oven, 1 1/2 white sink unit, under counter fridge and freezer and dishwasher. A door leads into a utility room which has a space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a useful downstairs cloak room with wash hand basin and W.C. From the utility room a door leads out on to a newly installed composite decking area.A staircase ascends from the living to the first floor where you will find three bedrooms two of which are doubles and a newly installed shower room with walk in double shower.Outside the rear garden provides a great degree of privacy and has a real cottage feel being partly walled with raised flower boarders, lawned area and newly installed decked area being ideal for alfresco dining.Room Dimensions :Open Plan Living Space : 23'4'' x 14'3'' (7.11m x 4.34 m)Kitchen : 11'6'' x 9'1'' (3.50m x 2.77m)Utility Room :Cloakroom :First Floor Landing :Bedroom one : 11'9'' x 11'4'' (3.57m x 3.45m)Bedroom Two : 10'3'' x 9'9'' 3.12m x 2.96m)Bedroom Three : 8'9'' x 8'2'' (2.67m x 2.48m)Shower Room :Location :Chilham is a historic and quintessentially English village on the outskirts of Canterbury and is set in the attractive valley of the River Stour. It is bounded on the north, south and west by the North Downs offering fantastic walks through the countryside. In the heart of the village, there is a beautiful fifteenth century market square with some exquisite period buildings, including The White Horse pub and a traditional village tearoom.Due to its attractive, unspoilt appearance, the village has often been used as a film location for Miss Marple, Poirot and Jane Austen's Emma and was listed third in the Sunday Times 'Best Places-to live in the South East' in 2016.The village is also served by a post office, a primary school, The Woolpack public house, a railway station, a children’s playground, the village hall, a tennis club and a sports centre.The village is also home to Chilham Castle and the 15th century Church of St Mary, which is reputed to have Thomas Beckett buried within the churchyard.Chilham has a regular bus service into Canterbury and the train station which is 0.5 miles away which has services that run into Canterbury West and Ashford International.The nearby Cathedral city of Canterbury (7 miles) and the market town of Ashford (9 miles) offer a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational amenities, including a selection of both private and state grammar schools both of which have mainline railway stations which connect with London Victoria and London St Pancras, with a fast service running from Ashford International station to London St Pancras in just 37 minutes.The area is very well served by road connections, with the A2/M2 (4 miles) and the M20 (from Ashford). The Channel Tunnel at Folkestone (24 miles) provides a regular shuttle service to the Continent, whilst the Port of Dover (22 miles) also provides regular ferry crossings to the continent.Agents Note : Lease will not permit live fires.EPC rating: D.
Before the tenancy starts (payable to Northwood (Ashford) Ltd, the Agent)
Holding Deposit* - Maximum of 1 weeks rent (per tenancy)
* This may be a non-refundable payment
This fee is non-refundable should you decide not to progress your application/sign your tenancy agreement within 15 Calendar days (unless otherwise mutually agreed) or if you have given false/misleading information on the application form or any applicant fails a Right to Rent check.
It will be returned to you in the event the landlord is unable to proceed.
Deposit** - 5 Weeks rent
**This is to cover any damages, dilapidations & defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
During the Tenancy (payable to the Agent)
Payment of interest for the late payment of rent 3% above Bank of England base rate.
During the Tenancy if permitted and applicable
Utilities – gas, electricity, water and sewerage Communications – telephone and broadband Installation of cable/satellite Subscription to cable/satellite supplier Television licence Council Tax
Lost Keys or other Security Devices
Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord & any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant, If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 (inc VAT), if appropriate, for the time taken replacing any lost keys or security devices
Variation of Contract (At Tenant’s Request and if agreed by Landlord)
£50 (inc VAT) to cover agents costs in contacting landlord, taking landlord instructions & preparations of new contracts (if required) & system adjustments.
Change of Sharer (At Tenant’s Request and if agreed by Landlord)
£50 (inc VAT) per replacement tenancy or any reasonable costs incurred if higher; to cover the costs associated with amending the tenancy agreement to reflect the change.
Early release from tenancy (At Tenant's Request and if agreed by Landlord)
If authorisation is given allowing you to vacate the premises before the expiration of any tenancy agreement, you may be liable for the following: I) Rent up to the date on which the premises are re-let or the expiration of the tenancy agreement, whichever is the sooner ii) Council tax, water rates, gas and electricity charges along with any other bills which are your responsibility under the tenancy agreement up to the date the premises are re-let, or the expiration of the tenancy agreement, whichever is the sooner iii) There will be a charge, if appropriate, for the landlord’s costs for re letting the property. Iv) These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding
Other permitted payments
Any other permitted payments not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.
Please note: Should you report a maintenance issue with the property and a contractor is called out and their investigations find that the fault has been caused by the tenant(s) or an associate of the tenant(s), or alternatively no fault exists, any cost for this call out will be the responsibility of the tenant(s). Northwood reserve the right to deduct any unpaid monies from the deposit.
Tenant Protection
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