We are pleased to be able to offer this recently renovated single storey detached property situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the unspoilt Cotswold village of West Kington.Situated within its garden and approached via five bar gate onto the driveway, the accommodation offers entrance hallway leading through to new kitchen with appliances of oven and fridge/freezer, living room/dining room with woodburner and having double aspect windows offering the most wonderful views towards the village Church. There are 3 bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom and a further new shower room. The large garden is to the front of the property, a lovely peaceful spot with tremendous views and double French windows lead from the hallway to a rear courtyard which houses a very useful shed. Pound Cottage also has the benefit of a garage and driveway parking for numerous vehicles. West Kington is a most sought after village as it offers the rare combination of peace and tranquillity together with easy access to the M4 motorway and the mainline railway station at Chippenham. The village comprises a hamlet and a church but there is a thriving community and excellent pubs, village shops and schools in nearby in Acton Turville and Marshfield. West Kington makes an excellent base for commuting into Bath, Bristol, Swindon and Chippenham. Junction 18 of the M4 is approximately 4 miles distant, and there are regular fast trains to London Paddingtonfrom Bath Spa (from 75 minutes) and Chippenham (from 60 minutes). This really is a most wonderful property for those wanting the peace of village life. Offered unfurnished and available 14 July 2025. EPC Band D. Council Tax Band F. (please see North Wilts District Council for current cost)Available for an initial 12 month tenancy.Mains electric, and mains water.Oil heating. Parking: For three or four cars on the driveway to the front of the property and in the attached garage.Internet & Mobile: Further information on availability and speeds can be found on the Ofcom website.At a rent of £2000 per calendar month: Holding deposit of 1 week's rent £461.53 (deducted from first month's rent) Security deposit of 5 weeks rent £2,307.69
Lettings Fees & Charge for Tenants from October 2024: Bath
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 £72 inc VAT per person
• Contribution to the preparation of a Tenancy Agreement is £300 inc VAT per tenancy
• Extension, renewal, rent review, periodic or variation to tenancy documentation is £180 inc VAT per tenancy
• Inventory check out (paid at the end of the tenancy) is £120 - £180 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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