A beautifully renovated and extended 5 bedroom Farmhouse located in the picturesque village of Upend offering excellent access to Cambridge, Bury St. Edmunds and Newmarket.The property is set back from the village road and approached by its own private drive.The house has been sympathetically restored with the addition of a new wing creating the most delightful drawing room with electric stove. Bedroom 5 has an en-suite bathroom. There is a modern fitted kitchen with a gas Range cooker and space for a breakfast table. The sitting room features a large brick built inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. There is also an additional room that could be used as a further bedroom/study. Utility/boot room leading to shower room and WC.The first floor features the principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom offering a freestanding bath, shower cubical, two sinks and WC. Two further double bedrooms and family bathroom with shower over bath.All rooms feature oak wooden flooring or Ancaster stone tiles in the kitchen and boot room.The property is fully alarmed.Boilers are located in the cellar through a separate entranceTo the front of the property, the terrace with views also has a covered area which is ideal for entertaining and to the rear of the property there is a mature garden. There is ample car parking available. There is also a car charging point.Underfloor heating throughout the whole property. Unfurnished.Council Tax Band F. However we would advise you to clarify the council tax band on EPC Rating - DThe landlord will be looking for a 12 month initial tenancy but may be open to negotiation.The Holding deposit for the property will be £761.00 and the deposit £3,805.00 subject to the rent being as advertised at £3,300pcm.The village of Upend is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Newmarket, surrounded by attractive countryside and mixed woodlands.Upend is within the catchment area for both Cheveley Primary School (3.9 miles) and Bottisham Village College (12.2 miles). A bus is provided to and from both schools. There is also schooling available at Kettlesfield Primary School in Stetchworth (6.1 miles), however there is no bus service.Independent schooling is available at Barnardiston, Newmarket and a selection of renowned schools are found in Cambridge along with its world famous University colleges and a full range of cultural, shopping and recreational facilities.For rail commuters, the closest stations are Dullingham (6.8 miles) and Newmarket (5.9 miles). Trains to Cambridge are approximately one an hour from where direct services into London Liverpool Street, Kings Cross/St Pancras are available taking from around 49 minutes. There is also a bus service for Kirtling that runs most days.Cambridge Mobile Library calls at Kirtling Red Lion once every month, and is free to join to borrow books.Nearby shops include Cheveley Village Stores (3 miles) which also acts as a post office as well as a local store in Ashley (5 miles). There is also a post office at the Ellesmere Centre (4.9 miles) which is open week-day mornings. Comprehensive shopping is available at Newmarket including a Waitrose supermarket and Cambridge.
Lettings Fees & Charge for Tenants from October 2024: Cambridge
The asking rent does not include letting fees. Depending on your circumstances and the property you select, the following fees may apply:
For Assured Shorthold Tenancies:
In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 the following are permitted payments for AST tenancies:
• Rent*
• A capped Holding Deposit of one week’s rent
• A capped Tenancy Deposit of five week’s rent for rent less than £50,000 per annum
• A capped Tenancy Deposit of six week’s rent for rent above £50,000 per annum
• Payments in the event of a default
• Payment in the event of loss of keys
• Payment of £50 including VAT on a variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy
• Payment on early termination (surrender) of a tenancy
• Payment in respect of Council Tax, utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage) television license and communication services
• Green deal charge (if applicable)
For Non Housing Act Tenancies** including Company Lets the following are fees and payments for nha tenancies:
• Rent*
• A Holding Deposit
• A Tenancy Deposit of 6 week’s rent. This may be increased if you have a pet.
• Application for References is £480 inc VAT per person
• Extension, renewal, rent review, periodic or variation to tenancy documentation is £210 inc VAT per tenancy
• Inventory check out (paid at the end of the tenancy) is £150 - £270 inc VAT although there may be additional charges for larger properties.
• Payments in the event of a default
• Payment in the event of loss of keys
• Payment in respect of Council Tax, utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage) television license and communication services
• Green deal charge (if applicable)
The deposit figure displayed on this listing may vary depending on the terms of the tenancy and the rental figure agreed.
For all tenancies there are other costs that must be covered on top of the rent thoroughout the tenancy and at the end of a tenancy. These might include:
Utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage)
Council Tax
Television License
Installation of cable/satellite and communication services
Insurance (for your personal and own contents)
Garden maintenance
Cleaning to a professional standard
Inventory check out (paid at the end of a Non Housing Act tenancy including company lets)
Dilapidations
Replacement key or security device costs
Late payment of rent interest charged at 3% above Bank of England based rate Reasonable costs will be charged to the tenant should the Landlord agree to an early termination (surrender) of the tenancy agreement at the tenants request.
*Rents are advertised weekly or monthly but will be payable monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or annually in advance.
**For an Assured Shorthold tenancy (AST) to be granted the following must apply: The rent is less than £100,000 per annum, the Tenant is a private individual, it is the Tenant’s main home and the Landlord does not live at the property. If one of the above does not apply, a Non Housing Act tenancy will be granted.
For further information on the above please contact our office and request our “Information for Prospective Tenants for AST” or “Information for Prospective Tenants for nha” document.
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