A truly impressive substantial late 19th Century/early 20th Century detached period property offering superbly appointed extensive accommodation with beautiful landscaped gardens on a total plot of approximately 1/3 of an acre (sts) situated in this highly sought after village location.
Main Street, Little Downham - £925,000
5 4 2
5 bed Detached House Main Street, Little Downham 5 4 2 £925,000
LITTLEDOWNHAM is a popular village, which lies just over 2 miles north of the Cathedral City of Ely. The village is set on a ridge of high land and from particular parts of it there are superb views over unspoilt countryside with Ely Cathedral in the background. There are local shopping facilities and a primary school in the village.
ENTRANCEHALL17' 3" x 7' 10" (5.28m x 2.39m) with entrance door with stained glass insets and fan light, attractive staircase rising to first floor, tiled flooring, cloaks storage cupboard, radiator.
CLOAKROOM Fitted with a two piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor and radiator.
INNERHALLWAY with secondary staircase rising to first floor, radiator.
STUDY8' 0" x 5' 10" (2.44m x 1.78m) with tiled flooring, window to rear, radiator.
DRAWINGROOM32' 10" x 17' 3" (10.01m x 5.28m into bay windows) Triple aspect with double glazed bay window to front, sash window to side and bay window with inset double French doors to rear & sash windows either side, attractive cast iron fireplace with timber surround, stone hearth, ceiling rose, moulded ceiling cornicing.
SITTINGROOM16' 0" x 15' 3" (4.88m x 4.67m into bay windows) with bay sash window to front, attractive open fireplace with a stone surround & raised hearth, radiator.
DININGROOM16' 0" x 13' 5" (4.88m x 4.09m) with feature attractive open fireplace, timber surround and stone hearth, bay sash windows to front, exposed wooden flooring.
KITCHEN15' 1" x 11' 10" (4.62m x 3.63m) Comprehensively fitted with an extensive range of painted Ash cupboards including wall and base units with drawers, inset 1 and 1/3 bowl sink unit and drainer, worksurfaces with tiled splashbacks. Freestanding Everhot 120i stove. Plumbing for dishwasher, tiled flooring, opening to:-
BREAKFASTAREA10' 7" x 6' 7" (3.25m x 2.03m) with tiled flooring, double glazed window to rear, Velux roof lights, radiator.
UTILITYROOM10' 5" x 8' 0" (3.18m x 2.44m) with single sink and drainer, plumbing for washing machine, fitted storage cupboard, two double glazed windows to rear, radiator.
BOOTROOM8' 0" x 6' 7" (2.46m x 2.03m) with double glazed window to rear and door to rear garden.
HOMEOFFICE/FAMILYROOM/HOBBIESROOM31' 11" x 8' 10" (9.73m x 2.69m) Situated just off the breakfast area. Currently in use as a home office and work room, perfect for those needing to work from home with wonderful views over the garden to two aspects, double French doors with additional roof lights to the other end which also has personal door to garage. Radiator
FIRSTFLOORLANDING with loft access.
PRINCIPALBEDROOM25' 7" x 17' 5" (7.82m x 5.33m) Most attractive principal bedroom boasting natural light with dual aspect, two sash windows to front and window to rear.
DRESSINGROOMAREA7' 8" x 6' 7" (2.36m x 2.03m) with fitted built in wardrobes, sash window to front, radiator.
EN-SUITE Four piece suite comprising panel enclosed bath with shower attachment, low level WC, wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle, bidet, heated towel rail, storage cupboard, two sash windows to rear.
FAMILYBATHROOM Four piece suite comprising roll top bath on ball & claw feet with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, low level WC, contemporary wash hand basin sat on a vanity unit, tiled splash back, sash window to rear, radiator.
BEDROOMTWO15' 1" x 13' 5" (4.62m x 4.11m) with two sash windows to front and side, radiator.
BEDROOMTHREE13' 5" x 13' 5" (4.11m x 4.11m) with two sash windows to front, radiator.
BEDROOMFOUR11' 10" x 11' 6" (3.63m x 3.53m) with sash window to rear, radiator.
REARLANDING with staircase to:-
BEDROOMFIVE14' 7" x 8' 5" (4.47m x 2.59m) with two sash windows to rear aspect, two radiators.
EXTERIOR The property is set back from the road behind a frontage which has a low wall beyond which there are rose beds either side of a central pathway with box hedging and gravel borders. Adjacent to this on one side is a block paved driveway which provides hardstanding for several vehicles (stm) whilst on the other side is access to the double garage.
The rear garden is a particular feature of the property and is truly stunning. It consists of a full width paved patio from the house beyond which is a large shaped lawn with borders packed with a wide range of perennials, shrubs and trees. To the left of this a pathway which meanders to the rear of the property where there is an additional block paved parking area accessed via double gates from Tower Road. Log store. Double gates to the other side give access to an orchard with fruit and silver birch trees, beyond which a gateway then leads to the vegetable garden which consists of 7 raised beds and a Swallow greenhouse. Finally a rose clad archway leads through to an area with two rows of fruit canes beyond which there is a timber storage shed and compost area.
GARAGE17' 5" x 13' 10" (5.31m x 4.22m) with electric up and over door, power and light.
TENURE The property is freehold
COUNCILTAX Band F
VIEWINGS By Arrangement with Pocock & Shaw
Tel: 01353 668091
Email: ely@pocock.co.uk
www.pocock.co.uk
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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