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Available Date
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11/03/2024
Furnishing Status
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furnished
Deposit
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£4326.00
An exquisitely presented fully furnished cottage situated in highly desirable Southrop.
DISTANCES Lechlade 2.5 miles / Burford 8.5 miles / Cirencester 13 miles / Witney 13 miles / Swindon and mainline station 14.5 miles / Oxford 25 miles (All distances are approximate)
ACCOMMODATION This stunning period home has been sympathetically improved and finessed to offer a stylish and contemporary feel throughout. From the high quality finishes down to the chic furnishings, every detail whispers quality and luxury. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room with feature fireplace, snug/tv room, kitchen/dining room with vaulted double height ceiling, first floor master bedroom suite with feature cast iron roll top bath and walk in shower, two lower ground floor bedrooms and a lower ground floor bathroom. Externally there is a private terrace sitting area and access to the communal gardens. The property also comes with two parking spaces. Further benefits include under floor heating, not to mention the wealth of period features.
ADDITIONAL Grey's Cottage is among 5 cottages at Grey's Court, which is supplied by its own utilities, namely gas, water, gardening, Sky HD TV & BT Broadband. A cost of circa. £240 per month (using 2023 data), is applicable to every cottage, which covers the provision of these services. Electricity and council tax are additional and separate. Council tax bands are to be advised.
SITUATION Situated in the heart of the picturesque Cotswold village of Southrop, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty skirted by the River Leach, and within easy commuting distance of major regional towns. Set within this lovely village, you can take advantage of the day-to-day amenities including an award winning Cotswold public house with restaurant, stunning Thyme Hotel Restaurant & Spa, the award winning Ox Barn Restaurant, St. Peter's Church, community shop and Post Office, which is held at the local Village Hall, including other village events. Nearby market towns of Lechlade and Burford offer a range of amenities whilst the larger town of Cirencester provides access to a selection of both independent and larger stores, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and more.
Southrop has excellent connections to London by road and rail. Shipton-Under-Wychwood train station in one direction, and Swindon Railway Station in another have 1 hour travel times to London, with the A40 locally giving access to the M40. Nearby M4 and M5 offer access to the wider motorway network.
DIRECTIONS (GL7 3NY) From Burford head south on High Street / A361. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on the A361. Continue for 5.5 miles, and turn right, signposted for Southrop. Follow the road for almost 2 miles into the centre of Southrop and turn right at The Swan pub. Grey's Court Cottages can be found 330 meters along the road on the right hand side.
SERVICES Mains electricity, private drains, and LPG fired underfloor central heating from a private tank.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council
TAX BAND To be advised
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly by appointment with Penny & Sinclair, contact Helen Lee - 01993 220888
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Tenant Info for Grey's Court Cottages, Southrop, Gloucestershire, GL7
At application stage:
Holding Deposit
A holding deposit will be payable of one weeks rent at the time of applying for a property. This deposit reserves the property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right to Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Before move in:
Security Deposit
For rents up to £50,000 pa – equivalent of five weeks’ rent.
For rents over £50,000 pa – equivalent to six weeks’ rent.
This deposit covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy. Deposits are protected by a Government Approved Scheme.
Further information available on request.
Additional charges where applicable:
Unpaid rent - Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost key (keys) or other security device(s).Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of contract (tenant’s request) - £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of Sharer (tenant’s request) £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination (tenants request) Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
Additional rent may be payable should the landlord permit pets in a property. This will be outlined on each individual property listing.
The following fees apply to Tenancies that are NOT covered by the Housing Act 1988 and existing tenancies entered into before 1st June 2019 only:
LONG LETS (Non-Housing Act Tenancies)
Before you move in:
Application and set-up fees:
£240.00 incl VAT per applicant
£90.00 incl VAT per guarantor (if applicable)
The above charges cover referencing for applicable number of tenants, contract negotiation and the arranging of the tenancy agreement.
Minimum of one months' rent is due in advance with the deposit that is equal to 1.5 months' rent.
Deposits are protected by a Government authorised scheme. Further information available on request.
Please note that the deposit rises to the equivalent of two months' rent when letting a property with pets.
During your tenancy:
Tenancy renewal fee £150.00 incl VAT
Early termination fee equivalent to 1 months' rent (subject to landlords' agreement)
Unpaid rent/returned payments - interest is payable from the date on which the Rent was due until the date on which the Rent is actually paid. The interest rate will be 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate.
At the end of your tenancy:
A check out charge will be payable at the end of your tenancy and the cost will be deducted from deposit. The charge for the checkout report is dependent on the size/type of the property. The report is conducted by a third party independent clerk. This report is compared to the inventory which is prepared prior to the tenancy commencing to establish whether any deductions should be taken from your deposit and is paid for by the landlord.
CHECK OUT FEES
Property Type
Studio
1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed
5 Bed
6 Bed
UNFURNISHED
£102
£102
£114
£138
£162
£195
£252
PART-FURNISHED
£108
£108
£129
£150
£180
£234
£288
FURNISHED
£114
£114
£138
£168
£195
£252
£336
Please note all fees above are approximate and are inclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate.