A stunning Grade II listed family home in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.DescriptionA fine example of the Regency period, this property is an elegant Grade II Listed property which dates from circa 1820 is situated within Farningham Conservation area, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.This beautifully presented property retains a wealth of period features whilst enjoying modern day comforts and amenities. Excellent family accommodation is arranged over three floors, together with a substantial semi-basement consisting of two cellar rooms, pantry, gym and games room.Points of note include high ceilings, exposed wooden flooring to the majority of ground floor rooms, round-headed sash windows, and painted wooden panelled doors. Of further note are the superb fireplaces which feature prominently within the principal roomsThree attractive reception rooms provide ideal areas for entertaining and include a drawing room and dining room both of which benefit from superb tripartite curved bays windows.Bi-folding doors open directly from the dining room to the exceptional kitchen and breakfast room which is fitted with a contemporary range of upper and lower cupboards and a large central island. There is also a selection of appliances including an Aga cooker.Arranged over the first floor are four double bedrooms, of which the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room and separate dressing room. A well appointed family bathroom services the remaining bedrooms on this floor.Situated on the second floor are two further bedrooms which share a snug/study area and an additional well appointed bathroom.Externally this home boasts well established gardens which comprise a charming brick paved courtyard area, well stocked beds and a substantial expanse of lawn interspersed and partially bordered with a variety of mature trees.Vehicular access can be gained by an entrance from High Street where there is parking for multiple cars.LocationThis property offers access to Farningham village with its local butchers and pubs, as well as the amenities the area has to offer.Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks, Otford, and Swanley offer supermarkets and high street shops. Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford.Mainline Rail Services: Swanley, Eynsford and Farningham Road to London Victoria.Primary Schools: Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham and Otford.Grammar Schools: Dartford, Tonbridge Girls and Judd Boys Grammar schools in Tonbridge.Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Public Schools. Sevenoaks, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House School for Sundridge.Communications: The M25 junction 3 (Swanley) provides access to London and the Suburbs, Dartford Tunnel, Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow airports.Square Footage: 4,501 sq ftAdditional InfoDeposit payable: £8,653.84 (6 weeks rent)Holding Deposit: £1,442.30 (1 weeks rent)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