Well-presented detached family home of over 2,950 sq ft, superbly located on the southside of town, with gardens of about 0.4 acres & ample off road parking and a detached double garage.DescriptionThe Beeches is a spacious, well-presented family home, set in established gardens and situated on the sought after southside of Sevenoaks, ideal for the town, schools and station.A triple aspect sitting room features a bay window, split level floor and contemporary fireplace and an adjoining dining room has several roof lanterns and bi-fold doors to the rear decked terrace.The open plan kitchen/breakfast/ family room is a superb space, with a split level floor providing access to the dining room. The stylish kitchen is well-appointed with sleek wall cabinetry, integral appliances by Miele, a pantry and an island inset with a sink, Quooker tap and hob.A utility room, study with fitted furniture, gym and a well-appointed cloakroom complete this floor.Arranged over the first floor are five bedrooms, three with fitted wardrobes and two served by modern bath/shower rooms. The fifth bedroom, currently utilised as a dressing room with fitted storage and a stylish family bathroom with separate shower complete the accommodation.The rear garden creates a lovely backdrop with a decked terrace spanning the width of the property, providing an ideal area for al fresco entertaining. An expanse of lawn is flanked by well-stocked borders and interspersed by a variety of deciduous trees, creating privacy.LocationShopping: Sevenoaks (1.4 miles), Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.Rail Services: Sevenoaks (1.2 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.Primary Schools: Riverhead Infants and Amherst Juniors, St Thomas’ rcp, St John’s cep, Sevenoaks, and Lady Boswell’s cep Schools.Secondary Schools: Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar and Trinity Secondary Schools in Sevenoaks. Several in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. The Granville, Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall, Solefields and New Beacon Prep Schools. St Michael’s and Russell House Prep Schools in Otford. Radnor House School in SundridgeLeisure Facilities: Great Brittain’s Wood Nature Reserve (0.5 miles by footpath). Knole Deer Park (1.5 miles). Holmesdale Cricket Club. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs. Nizels Golf in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. Private tennis club at St Julians. Cricket, hockey, football and rugby in the Sevenoaks Vine area.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 2,961 sq ftAcreage:0.39 AcresDirectionsFrom Sevenoaks station, proceed on the London Road towards Riverhead and take the third turning on the left on to Braeside Avenue. At the T junction, turn left on to Brittains Lane, with Sevenoaks Common on the right. Pass Wood Drive on the left and the driveway entrance to The Beeches will be found on the left, shortly thereafter.What3words: ///among.habit.inspectorAdditional InfoHolding deposit: £1,580.77 (1 week)Deposit: £9,484.62 (6 weeks)Rent 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
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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