A substantial family home with versatile living set in attractive grounds.DescriptionAn impressive character home located in Wrotham Heath, this property has been sympathetically renovated and updated to offer a blend of the period character with contemporary design and finish.A covered entrance porch with pitched roof leads to the reception hall with staircase ascending to the first floor, steps leading down to an inner hall which in turn leads to the principal reception rooms.An excellent suite of connecting reception rooms create a superb open-plan area ideal for formal and informal entertaining, comprising a dining room with steps leading down to the open plan kitchen and the striking and generously proportioned sitting/family room with contemporary, centrally positioned fireplace, impressive skylights, sliding doors leading out to the terrace and full height windows allowing an abundance of natural light into the space. A snug is situated off the sitting room and has a feature fireplace.The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards with Corian work surfaces over, integral appliances and a range style cooker.A study with an outlook to the front and a ground floor bedroom, both with bay windows.Situated over the remainder of the ground floor is a utility/boot room with access to outside and a cloakroom.To the first floor, the principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, with a spacious, bespoke dressing room with a mix of open shelving, drawers and hanging, situated directly over the landing.There are two further double bedrooms, a study/bedroom, all with fitted storage, and served by two bath/shower rooms, one benefitting from a large storeroom.The property is approached via a driveway providing parking for several vehicles, with mature trees and herbaceous shrubs to the border.The delightful landscaped rear garden comprises areas of lawn with decked terraces spanning the width of the property, creating excellent areas for al fresco dining and entertaining. The gardens are completely enclosed with a mixture of established specimen and evergreen trees and shrubs to the perimeter.Interested parties should note that it's suspected that there may be asbestos present in the garage roof. An assessment has been booked and a report will be available once completed.LocationLocal Shopping: Borough Green (2 miles) and West Malling (3.8 miles).Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (8.6 miles), Tonbridge, Maidstone and Bluewater.Mainline Rail Services: Borough Green and Wrotham (1.9 miles) to London Victoria. Sevenoaks (8.5 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.Primary Schools: Offham, Platt, Borough Green and Ryarsh.Secondary Schools: Wrotham School. Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar and Trinity Secondary Schools in Sevenoaks. There are also a number in Maidstone, Tonbridge, and Tunbridge Wells.Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Radnor House, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks, Solefields, The Granville, Walthamstow Hall, New Beacon Prep School. Shernold's Prep School in Maidstone.Leisure Facilities: Holiday Inn Spirit Health Club in Wrotham Heath, Reynolds Country Club and Fitness Spa in Borough Green, David Lloyd in Kings Hill, Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. West Malling Gold Club, Wrotham Heath Golf Club and Poult Wood Golf Club in Tonbridge.All distances are approximate.Square Footage: 4,091 sq ftAdditional InfoDeposit payable: £6,923.07 (6 weeks rent)Holding Deposit: £1,153.84 (1 weeks rent)Minimum Term: 12 monthsRent must be paid monthly in advance
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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