*** Superb Separate Office Space / Studio Available *** An outstanding detached four bedroom house with a large garden, attractively situated in an exclusive private village development. Superb sitting room, dining room, breakfast room, stunning kitchen with Bi fold doors to the garden, two en-suites, detached double garage with useful studio over. EPC:C
Abbey Place, Fordham - £580,000
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4 bed Detached House Abbey Place, Fordham 4 2 3 £580,000
Fordham lies some 5 miles north of Newmarket, renowned as the British Headquarters of horse racing offering interesting and varied range of local shops and amenities. These include the National Horse Racing Museum, a twice weekly open air market, hotels, restaurants and modern leisure facilities. There is a regular railway service to London's Kings Cross and Liverpool Street stations via Cambridge and Ely just 12 miles away. Fordham itself offers a good range of facilities including two garden nurseries, a highly regarded primary school, shops, garage, 2 public houses, restaurant and church. It also has a regular bus service and is well placed for access to the A14 dual carriageway to both Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds.
Abbey Close is an exclusive small village development of just 8 properties built during 2011 to a superior design and specification, complimenting busy modern family living.
This outstanding detached house offers superb spacious accommodation, enhanced by tall ceilings and bright rooms. It's an easy house to live in, the rooms flow and offers a great deal of flexibility. The kitchen in particular has recently been re modeled and now benefits from Bi folding doors to the rear, completely opening up this room to the large gardens beyond.
The house has a well proportioned sitting room with a double aspect, large dining room with real wood floor, cloakroom and a breakfast room leading into a stunning Kitchen. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, two of which have en suite shower rooms and an additional family bathroom. Unusually for a modern house the garden is of a generous size and is ideal for a growing family and entertaining. In addition there is a detached double garage and a very useful studio room above with access from the garden. This could make an ideal home office, teenagers room or occasional bedroom.
With the benefit of a gas fired heating system comprising of underfloor heating on the ground flor and radiators on the first floor in detail the accommodation comprises:-
GroundFloor
DiningRoom6.21m (20'4") x 2.74m (9') With an entrance door, windows to the front and side, wood floor, central heating thermostat, stairs to the first floor, under stair cupboard and additional coats cupboard, double doors to:
SittingRoom5.84m (19'2") x 3.99m (13'1") Enjoying a double aspect with a window to the front, double doors to the garden, fireplace with living flame gas fire, central heating thermostat.
Cloakroom With a window to the rear, fitted with a two piece suite comprising of a wash hand basin and low-level WC, tiled splashback, wood flooring.
Breakfast/UtilityRoom4.26m(14')maxx2.96m(9'9") Fitted with a range of cupboards, working surface, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, stainless steel sink unit, wall mounted gas fired boiler serving the heating and hot water systems, window to the side, tiled flooring, central heating thermostat.
Kitchen4.88m(16')x3.93m(12'11") Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, two fitted ovens side by side, built-in five ring ceramic hob with extractor hood over, tiled flooring, central heating thermostat, recessed ceiling spotlights, Bi fold doors to the garden, double doors to the side.
FirstFloor
Landing With a window to the rear, two radiators, access to loft space, large airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Bedroom14.10m(13'5")x3.95m(13') Enjoying a double aspect with windows to the front and side, double radiator, TV point, built in wardrobe.
En-suiteShowerRoom Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of a double shower enclosure with glass screen, wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiling to all walls, shaver point, low-level WC, extractor fan, window to the front, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights.
Bedroom23.94m(12'11")x3.10m(10'2") With a window to the side, double doors with a Juliet balcony, double radiator, telephone point, TV point, built in wardrobes.
En-suite Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of a wash hand basin, shower enclosure with glass screen, low-level WC, extractor fan, shaver point, window to the side, heated towel rail.
Bedroom34.01m(13'2")x3.47m(11'5") With a window to the front, radiator, TV point.
Bedroom42.95m(9'8")x2.29m(7'6") With a window to the rear, radiator, TV point.
FamilyBathroom Fitted with a four piece suite comprising of a bath, wash hand basin, shower enclosure with glass screen, low-level WC, extractor fan, shaver point, window to the side, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights.
Outside Block paved drive way with off road parking and access to
DoubleGarage5.48m (18') x 5.34m (17'6") With two up and over doors, light and power and door to the garden.
1stFloorStudio5.42m(17'9")x3.78m(12'5") Approached an external staircase with door to a large room with two skylights.
The garden is about 100 ft long and is laid to lawn with shrub and herbaceous borders, patio area, screen fencing, gate to the driveway and side path with garden tap and gate to the front.
Note - We understand that planning permission has been granted on the land to the rear of this property for the purposes of housing.
Services Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected.
Council Tax Band: F East Cambridgeshire Council
Viewing: Strictly by prior arrangement with Pocock & Shaw. PBS
Fees applying to all new tenancies from 1st June 2019
We may charge a tenant any or all of the following when required:
the rent;
a security deposit with a maximum of 5 weeks rent, or 6 weeks on a property with rent over £50,000 per year;
a holding deposit of no more than one weeks’ rent;
default fee for late payment of rent (after 14 days);
reasonable charges for lost keys or security fobs;
payments associated with contract variation, at £50 or reasonable costs incurred if higher, when requested by the tenant;
payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant; and
payments in respect of bills - utilities, communication services, TV licence, council tax and green deal or other energy efficiency charges.
Fees applying to all pre-existing tenancies entered before 1st June 2019
We shall continue to apply the charges within the existing tenancy agreement until 31st May 2020.
Pocock & Shaw Newmarket Office - Fees charged to tenants
Single person - £200.00 plus a £100 Holding Payment
Company - £270.00 plus a £100 Holding Payment
Couple or 2 sharers - £270.00 plus a £100 Holding Payment
3 Sharers - £340.00 plus a £100 Holding Payment
Guarantor - £70.00 (charged in addition to the above fees)
Tenancy Renewal Fee: £80.00
New Agreement Fee: £80.00
Change of Tenant Fee: In shared households where 1 or more tenants wish to leave the property mid-tenancy and therefore find a replacement, the following charges will be made (subject to landlord approval and references Pocock & Shaw's administration fee £200 to reference new applicant and to supply a new tenancy agreement.
UK Debit & Credit Card payments are accepted for application fee payments. They are also accepted for rent and deposit payments subject to an additional 50pence charge for debit cards and a 2.5% fee for credit cards.
After payment of fees, holding payment and return of application forms the property will be removed from the market and referencing will commence. Should you decide not to proceed with the tenancy for any reason, these fees and holding payment will not be refunded. If the landlord decides not to let the property for any reason other than non-receipt of satisfactory references all fees and holding payment paid by the tenant will be refunded. The holding payment on commencement of the tenancy will be set towards the main property deposit. Contracts are either for 6 or 12 months in duration, some landlords will only accept a 12 month tenancy. Please check first before viewing.
All applications and negotiations are subject to contract, successful referencing and landlord approval.
Waterwitch House Properties:
All applications for Waterwitch House are subject to a 12 Month tenancy agreement. There is also a £120 inc VAT renewal fee, payable for a new 12 month term.
Fees applying to all new tenancies from 1st June 2019
We may charge a tenant any or all of the following when required:
the rent;
a security deposit with a maximum of 5 weeks rent, or 6 weeks on a property with rent over £50,000 per year;
a holding deposit of no more than one weeks’ rent;
default fee for late payment of rent (after 14 days);
reasonable charges for lost keys or security fobs;
payments associated with contract variation, at £50 or reasonable costs incurred if higher, when requested by the tenant;
payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant; and
payments in respect of bills - utilities, communication services, TV licence, council tax and green deal or other energy efficiency charges.
Fees applying to all pre-existing tenancies entered before 1st June 2019
We shall continue to apply the charges within the existing tenancy agreement until 31st May 2020.
Pocock & Shaw Ely Office - Fees charged to tenants
After viewing the property each applicant must complete an Application Form. This applies to each individual over the age of 18 who will be registered as a Tenant/Joint Tenant on the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement or Company Let Agreement.
Completing the Application Form does not necessarily guarantee that the Applicant will get the Tenancy. Please complete the application form and return it to the office together with the following fees (please note the total referencing and legal fees are non-refundable):
Referencing & Legal Fee(s) for Assured Shorthold Tenancies:
For one applicant is £200.00 inclusive of VAT
Each applicant thereafter £70.00 inclusive of VAT
Each guarantor will be charged at £70.00 inc VAT
Referencing and Legal Fee for a Company Let is £300.00 inc VAT
Deposits:
For an Unfurnished Property the Deposit is equivalent to one and a half months rent.
For a Furnished Property the Deposit is equivalent to two months’ rent.
After satisfactory references have taken place, we will ask for a non-refundable partial payment of the deposit equivalent to half a month’s rent. Also note that an additional Deposit may be requested if a pet is allowed on the premises subject to the Landlord’s agreement.
Tenancy Agreement Renewals:
When a tenant moves out of a shared property and a renewal tenancy agreement is drawn up, the new tenant is to be referenced at a cost of £70.00 plus a fee of £75.00
Tenancy Agreement Extensions:
No fee is payable for either a fixed or periodic extension, unless a new agreement needs to be prepared. If this is the case the fee payable is £80.00 inclusive of VAT.
End of Tenancy Fees:
The Tenant will be charged a check out fee which will be deducted from the Deposit. A scale of charges is available, please request a copy.
Fees applying to all new tenancies from 1st June 2019
We may charge a tenant any or all of the following when required:
the rent;
a security deposit with a maximum of 5 weeks rent, or 6 weeks on a property with rent over £50,000 per year;
a holding deposit of no more than one weeks’ rent;
default fee for late payment of rent (after 14 days);
reasonable charges for lost keys or security fobs;
payments associated with contract variation, at £50 or reasonable costs incurred if higher, when requested by the tenant;
payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant; and
payments in respect of bills - utilities, communication services, TV licence, council tax and green deal or other energy efficiency charges.
Fees applying to all pre-existing tenancies entered before 1st June 2019
We shall continue to apply the charges within the existing tenancy agreement until 31st May 2020.
Pocock & Shaw Cambridge Office - Fees charged to tenants
After viewing the property each applicant must complete an Application Form. This applies to each individual over the age of 18 who will be registered as a Tenant/Joint Tenant on the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement or Company Let Agreement.
All charges shown include VAT at the prevailing rate unless otherwise stated.
Application Fees for a new tenancy:
A £100 holding deposit is payable along with the following application fee:
Single Person - £200 .
Couple or 2 sharers - £270.
Each addition adult applicant thereafter - £70.
Each guarantor will be charged £70.
Company let - £270 using our contract. If your company requires a different form of contact there may be an addition charge.
After payment of fees, holding payment and return of application forms the property will be removed from the market and referencing will commence. Should you decide not to proceed with the tenancy for any reason, these fees and holding payment will not be refunded. If the landlord decides not to let the property for any reason other than non-receipt of satisfactory references all fees and holding payment paid by the tenant will be refunded. The holding payment on commencement of the tenancy will be set towards the main property deposit (see below). All applications and negotiations are subject to contract, successful referencing and landlord approval.
Deposit held during the tenancy:
The deposit is equivalent to one and a half months rent.
Change of Tenant Fee:
In shared households where one or more tenants wish to leave the property mid-tenancy and therefore find a replacement, the following charges will be made (subject to landlord approval and references): £200 to reference new applicant and to supply a new tenancy agreement.
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