This stunning three bedroom home is one that rarely comes to the market for let, excellently situated within walking distance of Shepton Mallet Town Centre.
The front door opens into the hallway and leads through to a good-sized fitted kitchen/diner which offers plenty of practical working space and a range of base, drawer and wall units. An integrated electric oven and electric hob. There is space for appliances washing machine and fridge/freezer.
The sitting room which benefits from laminate wood effect flooring and has been carried through the property and has patio doors leading to the garden which is laid to patio and a lawn area making this perfect for entertaining and a lovely sun trap.
There is a downstairs cloakroom.
Upstairs on the first floor are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. There are two double bedrooms and one single bedroom.
The wonderful family bathroom houses a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and W/C.
Outside there is driveway parking for two cars and a single garage with power and lighting.
The historic market town of Shepton Mallet is located in the Mendip district of Somerset, five miles east of Wells, England's smallest city. Both the City of Bristol and the picturesque City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 18 miles away and easily accessible.
Shepton Mallet itself offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities including a large supermarket, leisure centre, lido with fitness centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, a Grade I Listed church and both primary and secondary state schools. There are also many highly-regarded independent schools (Prep & Senior) within easy reach, such as All Hallows Prep School, Downside School, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield School. For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only six miles away.
Please telephone Lauren Patterson or Jake Ford on 01749 372200 option 2 to arrange a viewing.
Holding deposit – equivalent to one weeks rent, which may not be refundable, but will go towards first months rent at the point of moving in.
Example to calculate weekly rent: £600pcm x 12 months = £7200, divided by 52 weeks = £138.46.
Balance of monies required 48 hours before occupancy
First month's rent required in advance
5 weeks rent for Security Deposit payable in advance
Optional Tenant Services (Can be provided during tenancy term if requested and subject to landlord approval) Pet Addendum - £50
Repeat copies of tenancy agreement/inventory (first copy is free) - £10
Change of sharer/permitted occupier/license agreement - £50
Altering the rent due date – to any day of the month other than the one stated on the original tenancy agreement and apportion rent and reissue standing order mandate. - £50
Request for early termination during fixed term – This fee is set as the landlords full loss of income or reletting costs (whichever is the lowest)
Replacement keys - £5 per key
Locking devices/fobs – Charged per quote
Company let: for company checks and Right to Rent checks- £300
All prices are inclusive of VAT Client Money Protection is via RICS 751090
LANDLORDS SERVICES
BRONZE SERVICE - Let Only Service
Administration of Bronze Service
•Completing reference and credit checks on prospective tenants
•Check property's readiness for occupation
•Preparing tenancy agreements
•Preparing and checking a full inventory, taking meter readings at the move in and informing the relevant service providers and authorities - If instructed
•Collecting initial rent payment
•Administering the tenant's check-in
•Taking meter readings at the move in and informing the relevant service providers and authorities
•Preparing a statement of account and forwarding monies due (or requesting payment.)
•Collecting the deposit, and transferring the money to the tenancy Deposit Scheme of your choice. Deposit monies must be transferred within 30 days of the start of the tenancy
SILVER SERVICE - Let and Rent Collection Service
As for Let Only Service, plus....
•Collecting the deposit, and registering it with The Dispute Service. The deposit will be held in our client bank account
•Invoicing the tenant, collecting the rent, and paying to the landlord (net of commission and other charges) on a monthly basis
•Preparing and forwarding monthly and annual tax statements to the landlord by email
•Review rent annually
•Arranging annual gas safety certificate
•Negotiate tenancy renewal or termination
Please note that this service does not include property inspections, coordinating maintenance and repairs or overseeing the termination of the tenancy with a final inspection. These can be provided, but will be charged separately, please refer to our Scale of Charges for further details.
GOLD SERVICE - Fully Managed Service
As for Let Only Service and Rent Collection Service, plus....
•Carrying out THREE inspection visits each year and reporting to the landlord
•Liaising with the landlord and the tenant to authorise and arrange repairs and maintenance
•Out of hours emergency contact for tenants
•Preparing and forwarding monthly and annual tax statements to the landlord by email
Overseeing the termination of the tenancy, completing a final inspection of the property including deposit deduction negotiation if necessary, arranging final meter readings, and informing the relevant service providers and authorities
Letting Only A one-off fee of 96 percent of the first month's rent
"Bronze Service" (minimum fee of £360)
Rent Collection 60 percent of the first month's rent plus
"Silver Service" 10.8 percent of the rental income per month
Full Management 60 percent of the first month's rent plus
"Gold Service" 15 percent of the rental income per month
Direct Let 72 percent of monthly rent. Includes tenancy, inventory and move in. (excludes marketing and viewings)
Rent Guarantee £25.00 per month or a one off upfront fee of £235.00. & Legal Expenses Available in conjunction with Gold and Silver Service only
* All fees above are INCLUSIVE of VAT at the current rate.
Additional services:
EPC: £114.00
Tenancy renewal fee (fixed Term): £120.00
Section 13 notice: £120.00
Routine property inspection/Empty Care Service: £54.00
Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report: £180.00
Tenancy Deposit Protection Registration: £48.00
Service of Section notices: £120.00
Checkout fee (for Let Only Landlords) £180.00
*Additional Service fees are all inclusive of VAT at the current rate
