An exceptional family home set in a charming country location.DescriptionThis lovingly restored and beautifully presented family home of substantial size offers excellent entertaining space, large mature garden and views over an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.Consisting of 2 large reception rooms as well as a conservatory overlooking the spectacular gardens the ground floor boasts exposed beams throughout and a separate kitchen with dining area that features an Aga.The 1st and 2nd floors offer the principle bedroom with wood panelling and Tudor fireplace, 4 further double bedrooms, family bathroom and 3 further bathrooms.Externally there is a mature garden with extensive lawns and a large pond with a waterfall feature.This property also provides convenient access to the M25 and A21 as well as Sevenoaks station with regular services into central London.LocationSituated in a small, idyllic area over looking an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty swathed with rolling hills and farmland and conveniently located approximately 5.3 miles to Sevenoaks station.Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks - regular services to London Victoria and London Charing Cross. Primary Schools: Chiddingstone Primary School. For full listings go to: Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge, Weald of Kent and Tonbridge Girls Grammar in Tonbridge, Wildernesse Boys School in Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks Girls School.Private Schools: Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Public Schools. Sevenoaks and New Beacon Preparatory Schools. Combe Bank Girls School in Sundridge. Walthamstow Hall Girls School in Sevenoaks.Leisure Facilities: Extensive network of bridle paths and riding opportunities. Pubs, walks, National Trust Gardens and Houses, golf clubs at Brasted, Westerham, Edenbridge, Sevenoaks and Hildenborough. Sevenoaks swimming and leisure centre. There are many local places of historical interest, country walks and bridle paths, a wide selection of lively place to eat and drink as well as numerous country pubs. The South East coastal resorts are approximately an hours drive away as is the Channel TunnelMotorway Links: Junction 5 of the M25 gives access to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks town centres all offer a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as mainline stations. Hildenborough offers a main line station serving London Charing Cross and Cannon Street. The A21 at Tonbridge provides access to the M25 and hence the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow international airports, London, Channel Tunnel terminus and ports.Square Footage: 4,167 sq ftDirectionsFrom Sevenoaks High Street, head south and turn right onto Oak Lane, then right over Gracious Lane Bridge and along White House Road. Follow onto Bayleys Hill Road and Sharps Place can be found on the left hand side.Additional 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
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