An exceptional contemporary home with quality interiors and landscaped gardens in an elevated position with village and open country views.DescriptionThis stunning contemporary home, set on the edge of Croscombe village, has been beautifully designed to maximise its elevated south-facing position and far-reaching countryside views. Built to the highest eco and emf standards, the home blends seamlessly into its surroundings, offering nearly 4,000 sq ft (including balcony) of elegant, energy-efficient living space designed with health and comfort in mind.The property is entered via a bridge leading to a bright first-floor hallway. From here, the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area unfolds with breath taking views and access to a wrap-around terrace via zero-threshold sliding doors. The bespoke kitchen features ebony granite worktops, top-of-the-range Miele appliances, a boiling tap, and a separate prep kitchen—perfect for entertaining.Also on this floor is a spacious boot room, a guest cloakroom, and a peaceful sitting room with a media wall, custom cabinetry, and terrace access.The lower level houses four double bedrooms, all with garden access. The generous principal suite includes a luxurious en suite with walk-in shower, deep bath, twin basins, and a his & hers dressing room. Two additional bedrooms have en suite shower rooms, while the fourth could serve as an extra reception room. A family wet room and a well-equipped laundry room complete the accommodation.OutsideApproached off a quiet country lane via tall electric gates leading into the property there is a driveway with turning circle and parking for a number of vehicles. The cleverly landscaped gardens have been thoughtfully designed to make the most of this gentle sloping site and now offers a number of terraced areas where there is either space to relax and unwind on a patio area or meander along the gravel pathways to take advantage of the well-stocked flower beds and rockeries. The pathways are designed to walk you through the grounds and take you around the site interspersed with steps to help negotiate the different levels. The grounds enjoy a southerly facing aspect with private section to enjoy the peace and quiet of the setting as well as the impressive sunsets over Wells. The whole gardens amount to just under an acre (0.88 acres approx.) and are private and enclosed by robust fencing and natural hedging.The lower garden level enjoys a second drive with a five-bar gate leading into the garden off Thrupe Lane.LocationThe picturesque village of Croscombe is conveniently placed in a Conservation Area, on the edge of the Mendip Hills, within 2. 5 miles (approx) of The City of Wells. The village has a Church of England Primary School, popular public house, The George, St Mary's church and a village hall well used by the community with lots of activities taking place. There are also a number of footpaths leading out of the village that take you on walks with amazing scenery as well on a practical note linking the village to Wells.The picturesque city of Wells has a bustling High Street and provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a cinema, a leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors and some fabulous independent shops.There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market. There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including Croscombe C of E Primary School, The Blue School in Wells and Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet for Secondary, as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School. Both Bath (21 miles) and Bristol (22 miles) are within commuting distance and there is a main line railway station with links to London in Castle Cary 8.8 miles away. Street and Glastonbury are 20 minutes away and Bristol airport is an easy 30-minute drive.Square Footage: 3,396 sq ftAcreage:0.8 AcresAdditional InfoHolding Deposit: £2,307.69 (1 week)Deposit Payable: £13,846.15 (6 weeks)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