Beautifully presented four double bedroom, single storey home located on the outskirts of StaplehurstDescriptionThis beautiful contemporary home has been finished to a high standard, and is presented across one floor, allowing step-free access throughout. Double heighted sloped ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows provide ample natural light to flood through.The property consists of a central hallway with each room leading off. Immediately from the entrance to the right is the spacious sitting room with wooden flooring and a lovely wood burning stove. The large kitchen/diner is at the rear of the property with bi-folding doors opening onto the rear patio and South facing garden, providing a lovely entertaining space. The modern kitchen has been fitted with sleek wall and base units, kitchen island, and high spec integrated appliances including a dual oven and microwave, electric hob, dishwasher and a fridge freezer. There’s also a separate utility, pantry and WC off.All four bedrooms are double in size with en suite shower rooms, the Principal further benefitting from a dressing room, Jack and Jill sink, and bath.Externally the property has a South facing, laid to lawn rear garden with patio, ideal for al fresco dining, as well as use of a garage and off street parking.LocationThis modern, detached property is located in a semi-rural position in a private gated estate, on the outskirts of Staplehurst town.Comprehensive shopping: The nearby town of Staplehurst (1.7 miles) has small boutique shops, as well as supermarkets and high street shops. The larger neighbouring towns of Maidstone (7.3 miles), Tunbridge Wells (21.8 miles), and Ashford (22.4 miles) offer further comprehensive shopping.Schools: There are many primary and secondary schools in the local and Maidstone area, more information can be found at Leisure facilities: There are many places of local and historical interest, as well as walks in the surrounding countryside. Staplehurst offers clubs including golf, football as well as a cricket and tennis club, nearby Marden also has a gym and further clubs. The coastal towns of Hastings (25.4 miles), Rye (24.1 miles), and Folkestone (36.3 miles) are within easy reach.Mainline rail services: Staplehurst (1.4 miles) to London Charing Cross in just over an hour. Also to Ashford international in 20 minutes. Marden station (3.6 miles) also serving London Charing Cross.Communications: Access to M20 via the A20, and M25 via A21. Channel Tunnel in Folkestone (35.6 miles), Gatwick Airport (50 miles), Heathrow Airport (70.8 miles)All distances are times are approximate.Square Footage: 2,793 sq ftAdditional InfoDeposit payable: £4,557.69 (5 weeks rent)Holding Deposit: £911.53 (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