AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Situated in the heart of Southminster, within walking distance of the railway station and an array of local amenities including primary school, post office, shops, pubs and doctors surgery is this substantial detached character residence boasting generous accommodation of approximately 1600 sq ft. Living accommodation comprises entrance porch and hallway on the ground floor leading to a large living room, dining room/study , re fitted kitchen/dining room, utility room and WC. The first floor then offers a spacious landing leading to three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is also an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom. Externally, the property has generously sized gardens and a driveway providing extensive off road parking and access to a detached garage. Viewing is strongly advised. Energy Rating: C.
First Floor: -
Landing: - Double glazed window to side, staircase to ground floor, doors to:
Bedroom 1: - 4.98m x 4.57m (16‘4 x 15‘ ) - Double glazed bay window to front, radiator, door to:
En Suite Shower Room - Heated chrome towel rail, refitted 3 piece white suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, close coupled wc and wash hand basin set on vanity storage unit, wood effect floor.
Bedroom 2: - 3.63m x 3.18m (11‘11 x 10‘5 ) - Double glazed window to side, radiator.
Bedroom 3: - 3.63m x 3.12m (11‘11 x 10‘3 ) - Double glazed window to side looking down Kings Road, radiator.
Family Bathroom: - 2.08m x 1.85m (6‘10 x 6‘1 ) - Double glazed window to side, radiator, refitted 3 piece white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and glass screen, close coupled wc and wash hand basin set on vanity storage unit, part tiled walls, tiled floor, inset downlights.
Ground Floor: -
Entrance Porch: - 3.40m x 1.60m (11‘2 x 5‘3 ) - Obscure stained glass entrance door opening to:
Hallway: - 4.8 x 2.1 (15‘8' x 6‘10') - Double glazed window to rear, radiator, staircase to first floor, wood effect floor, doors to:
Living Room: - 4.56m x 4.09m (14‘11' x 13‘5' ) - Dual aspect room with double glazed window to side and bay window to front, radiator.
Study/Bedroom 4: - 3.63m x 3.63m (11‘11 x 11‘11 ) - Double glazed window to side, radiator.
Kitchen/Dining Room: - 5.48 x 3.67 (17‘11' x 12‘0') - Double glazed windowS to side and doors opening to garden area, radiator, stylish refitted kitchen with extensive range of wall and base mounted storage units, butler sink and appliances, wood effect floor.
Utility: - 2.11m x 1.52m (6‘11' x 4‘11' ) - Double glazed window to rear, roll edged work surface with space and plumbing for washing machine, door to:-
Cloakroom: - Obscure double glazed window to side, low level wc and wash hand basin.
Exterior: - The property offers lawned gardens to both sides.
Frontage: - The property is approached via a private block paved and shingled driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles, side gate leading to further parking, rear garden and:-
Garage: - Detached garage.
Rear Garden - Westerly facing rear garden.
Lettings Information: - You will be required to complete a PRE-LET APPLICATION and once this has been supplied we shall be pleased to arrange viewings of the properties which are of interest to you, usually by agreement with the owner or present tenant. Where properties are currently vacant, accompanied viewings can be arranged, usually during normal business hours. Properties are currently offered for letting on an AST for 6 or 12 months. This will change in the coming months due to the 'Renters Rights Act'
A Homelet reference will be undertaken, this will include details of your bank, employment, (accountant, if you are self employed) personal referees and any previous landlords, they will also carry out a credit check. So as to satisfy the RIGHT TO RENT REGULATIONS, please supply your UK/EU PASSPORT, NON EU PASSPORT and RIGHT TO STAY VISA IF NON EU PASSPORT, DRIVING LICENCE and also a UTILITY BILL (not more than three months old) showing your current address.
Before the application can begin we will need the above along with the PRE LET QUESTIONNAIRE, REFERENCE FORMS, PET / DECORATING request forms, HOLDING DEPOSIT and the ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM returned fully completed and signed, without these we are unable to proceed with your proposed rental. COMPANY LETS ARE CHARGED AT £250 PER REFERENCE and a £160 CHARGE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TENANCY AGREEMENT. Your application will then be processed by a Reference Agency, we usually receive approval within two or three working days but please allow at least seven.
Church & Hawes require a holding deposit of one weeks rent in order to proceed with the application, this can be converted into part payment of the actual 5 week security deposit or the initial rental payment once the references and tenancy agreement have been approved.
If the tenancy does not proceed due to no fault of your own (IE landlord deciding not to rent the property, the holding deposit will be returned) If the tenancy does not proceed due to your own circumstances including reference refusal, then the holding deposit will not be returnable.
One weeks holding deposit is the rent multiplied by 12 months and then divided by 52. For example (Rent of £1,000 pcm x 12 = £12,000 divided by 52 = £230.77 holding deposit. A deposit, equal to 5 weeks of the total rent for the property, which is held during the tenancy as security for the rent and property condition by Church and Hawes as stakeholder for security breaches of the tenancy agreement, therein, Church and Hawes are members of the tenancy deposit scheme. N.B. Both the deposit together with the first month‘s rent, in advance are payable upon signing the Tenancy Agreement and must be cleared funds made by Electronic transfer (please ask for our bank details). You cannot collect the keys until monies are received. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Reference Checks are not carried out within the office. Please complete the relative forms and return them to this office. Our Lettings Management office can be contacted at 4 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PJ. or Church & Hawes, our commitment to you is of paramount importance and to ensure this and to give you peace of mind, we are members of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) The Property Ombudsman (TPOS), National Approved Lettings Scheme (NALS), Tenancy Dispute Scheme (TDS), Property Mark Client Money Protection Scheme.
Agents Note: - These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. No responsibility is accepted as to the accuracy of these particulars or statements made by our staff concerning the above property. We have not tested any apparatus or equipment therefore cannot verify that they are in good working order. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of such statements within these particulars. All negotiations to be conducted through Church and Hawes. No enquiries have been made with the local authorities pertaining to planning permission or building regulations. Any buyer should seek verification from their legal representative or surveyor.
Council Tax Information: - Council Tax Band F.
Southminster: - Southminster is a thriving village benefiting from its rail links into London Liverpool Street Station (approx. 65 mins at peak times). The village offers a local primary school, day nursery and pre-school whilst schooling for older children is available in the nearby towns of Burnham-on-Crouch, Maldon and South Woodham Ferrers. There is a local park with an establish tennis club and various sports and social clubs. Shopping facilities include 3 convenience stores, a post office, traditional butcher, coffee shop, hairdressers, doctor‘s surgery, pharmacy, vet, takeaways and public houses.




