Description
A substantial, six bedroom detached property finished to a high standard enjoying an elevated position in a plot totalling approximately 0.62 hectares (1.5 acres).
The dwelling is approached over a sweeping gravel drive providing ample parking to the front of the property.
Situation
Farrows Farm is located to the south of Chelmsford on the outskirts of the popular village of Stock. The property has excellent access to the highway. Billericay is approximately 4 miles, Chelmsford is approxmately 5 miles, Brentwood 10 miles and Junction 16 of the A12 is approximately 1mile.
The Property
The accommodation comprises:
Entrance Hall
Dining Room
Cloakroom
Sitting Room
Sunroom
Large kitchen breakfast room with Aga
4 Bedrooms, master ensuite
Family bathroom
Utility room
Larder
Wine room
Annexe interconnecting suite with 2 bedrooms and bathroom
Outside
Adjoining double and single garage.
Outside wc with wash hand basin.
Swimming pool complex with dining/gym area, heated swimming pool, changing rooms, wc, shower, boiler room.
The pool will be maintained by a professional pool contractor, the cost of which will be charged to the tenant at 100 pcm.
Further storage available by negotiation.
Gardens
The well kept gardens extend to three sides of the dwelling and are laid mostly to lawn with mature flower and shrub borders. There is a large walled vegetable garden with greenhouses.
The landlords gardener will continue to maintain the garden, shrub borders and routinely cut the grass, the cost of which will be passed to the tenant at 200 pcm.
Services
Mains electricity and water are available.
The property has oil fired central heating and upvc double glazing, cavity wall insulation.
Council Tax Band
Band G.
Energy Performance Certificate
Band E.
Terms
An Assured Shorthold Tenancy will be prepared. The principle terms will be:
Rent: Payable monthly in advance by standing order.
Use: Domestic private dwelling.
Term: Initial one year term, followed by opportunity for renewal subject to all parties agreement.
Deposit: Two months deposit will be required in advance and will be held in accordance with the terms of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Insurance: The landlord to insure the property. The tenant to insure their contents and against damage caused by their negligence.
Repair and Maintenance: The tenant will be required to maintain the property in good tenantable repair. A schedule of condition will be agreed upon commencement of the letting.
Garden Maintenance: The landlord will arrange for routine maintenance of the shrub borders, grass and garden by the their gardener at a charge to the tenant of 200 pcm.
Swimming Pool: The landlord will arrange for a professional pool care contractor to attend on site at least once a month at a charge to the tenant of 100 pcm.
Assignment/Subletting: Not permitted.
Rent Review: Annual increase in accordance with the Retail Prices Index.
The open fire place is not to be used.
- The property will be let unfurnished.
Town and Country Planning
The Local Planning Authority is Chelmsford Borough Council. The farmhouse is subject an Agricultural Occupancy Condition restricting the occupation of the dwelling to person employed or last employed in the locality in agriculture as defined in Section 221 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1962 or in forestry .
References
The tenant will be required to provide Whirledge and Nott with the necessary details for referencing. There is a charge of 150 per application, payable by the tenant whether successful or not. Referencing will include credit checks and all character and employer references.
Notice
In the context of the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 it is hereby declared that none of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements of fact. It is understood that any prospective buyer will arrange for an independent survey. Photographs may have been taken with a wide-angled lens.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer. Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing.