Description The house was built in the 1980s and has been well-maintained and updated since 2004 when the current owner moved in. It still offers plenty of potential for anyone wanting to put their own mark on it, perhaps change the layout or extend (subject to relevant planning). The ground floor is split into the main living areas and the annexe. The main house enjoys a light open 20’ sitting room, with windows on two sides and glass bifold doors into the conservatory on the third, providing views across the beautiful gardens and orchard. The conservatory was replaced in 2021 and extends the living space out into the lovely front garden. There is an open plan kitchen/dining area which also benefits from views to the front and rear gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of farmhouse style wall and base units with electric four-ring hob, integrated electric combi and fan ovens and has space for appliances. Between the annexe and the kitchen is a room which is currently a utility but could be easily become a kitchen for the annexe. On this side of the house there is an office/bedroom, family room with French doors to the front, and a shower room with WC. The four double bedrooms are upstairs. The fabulous master bedroom spans the width of the house with extraordinary views on both sides. It benefits from built-in wardrobes and has a light, bright ensuite shower room. The other three double rooms also have lovely countryside views, two have built-in cupboards, and all three share a family bathroom. The property is double glazed and warmed by oil fired central heating. Outside Durston’s Field is a fabulous level plot of close to 0.9 of an acre on an elevated site with beautiful formal gardens to the front and side of the house, and an extensive kitchen garden at the rear, with a greenhouse and shed. There are various seating areas to make the most of the rural location and the sunshine. This stunning plot, which is just shy of an acre, includes an orchard which stretches away at the rear of the property with a range of fruit trees including apples pears, and a couple of walnut trees.
Tenure: Please confirm with Cooper and Tanner whether this property is freehold or leasehold
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