An outstanding property with leisure facilities, situated in a highly desirable location within Formby village.DescriptionVilla d'Este is an outstanding property, showcasing an exacting standard of construction and design. It is a beautifully presented property incorporating the highest quality fixtures and fittings and an impressive symmetry. This smart home has been installed with a large number of state-of-the-art hi-tech fittings including extensive security systems, Crestron electric blinds throughout and air conditioning.The property is approached via a shared driveway which leads to a set of private electric gates and through to a large parking area in front of the house. The property is well screened from the road by mature trees and hedges. The property is laid out in a “U”shape design and both sides have delightful views out over the swimming pool and garden.The front door opens into a beautiful open plan Kitchen/ Dining/Living Room which has underfloor heating and an excellent range of units with Calcatta Silestone work surfaces and a range of built-in appliances. The whole area is well illuminated with impressive, recessed lighting and glass shelving.The living area offers a great space to relax with a double sided limestone fireplace at the centre. The property has a home cinema room with speaker system and projector screen. There is also a utility room, WC and store cupboard. The property has a gymnasium which has bi-folding doors, mirrored wall, air conditioning and professional-standard running and weight equipment.The principal bedroom is outstanding. In a separate wing to the other bedrooms, allowing greater privacy, it has a feature fireplace, spacious dressing room, a fabulous en suite bathroom and impressive views out over the pool and garden.The remaining bedrooms are on the other side of the house and there are three spacious bedrooms which all have their own en suite bathrooms and walk in wardrobes, they also have views out over the pool and garden.Externally the property has a heated swimming pool as its centrepiece, with a spacious patio area, with heaters, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. The garden is mainly laid with a premium synthetic surface with mature trees and shrubs providing privacy.We're aware that there are planning applications to a nearby property. Please check the local authority website for more details.LocationVilla d'Este is situated in one of the most sought after locations in the North West, set within a quiet residential area close to The National Trust Nature Reserve and a short distance away from Formby village and the beach.The property is just one mile from Formby village where there is a mixture of fine restaurants and trendy wine bars, in addition to a number of independent and high street shops. There are also further bars and restaurants available in Birkdale Village which is around 6 miles away.Schooling is well catered for at both primary and secondary levels, with a number of popular schools within several miles of the property. Private schools in the area include St.Marys Crosby and Merchant Taylors girls and boys school.There is road access to both Liverpool fc and Everton fc stadiums and training facilities and the property is situated in an area where there is an abundance of well regarded and championship golf courses such as Formby, which is 1.5 miles away, Birkdale and Hillside.The plot is well placed for access to Southport (8 miles), Liverpool (14 miles), and other major hubs within the north west.Formby station and Freshfield railway station are around 0.4 miles and 1 mile respectively away and offers services into the city centre and towards Southport. From Greenloons Farm Liverpool airport is conveniently around 20 miles away (35 minutes by car) and Manchester Airport 44 miles (55 minutes by car). RAF Woodvale is around 2 miles away for smaller aircraft flights and private flying.Square Footage: 3,414 sq ftAdditional InfoHolding Deposit : £3,461.54 ( 1 week )Deposit Payable : £20,769.23 ( 6 weeks )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