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.
ENTRANCEHALL Entrance door leading to entrance hallway, staircase rising to first floor with useful under stair storage recess, radiator, wall mounted thermostat.
SITTINGROOM15' 8" x 12' 11" (4.78m x 3.95m) with double glazed bay window to front aspect, radiator, feature electric coal and log effect fire with surround and hearth.
KITCHEN10' 0" x 11' 0" (3.06m x 3.37m) Recently fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units with metro style tiled splashbacks, four ring Bosch hob with pull out extractor canopy over, built in oven and grill, inset one and a half bowl sink unit, built in fridge/freezer, vinyl flooring, window to rear aspect and door leading to:-
DININGROOM11' 0" x 9' 4" (3.37m x 2.87m) with double glazed patio doors to the rear, radiator, laminate wood flooring.
UTILITYROOM11' 1" x 9' 1" (3.40m x 2.77m) Fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units with work top space over, plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine, inset sink unit with mixer tap over, radiator and vinyl flooring. Personal doors leading to the rear garden and to garage.
DOWNSTAIRSCLOAKROOM Fitted with a two piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, radiator, extractor fan.
LANDING with access to loft and built in airing cupboard.
BEDROOMONE9' 1" x 9' 8" (2.77m x 2.97m) with double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built in double wardrobe with sliding doors, hanging space and overhead storage, door leading to:-
EN-SUITESHOWERROOM Fitted en-suite shower room comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, mixer tap and built in cabinets under, shower with Mermaid style splashbacks, opaque window to front aspect, vinyl flooring.
BEDROOMTWO11' 7" x 9' 10" (3.55m x 3.01m) with double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.
BEDROOMTHREE9' 10" x 8' 0" (3.00m x 2.45m) with double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, walk in storage with lighting, there is potential to knock through to create a larger bedroom (subject to planning).
BEDROOMFOUR14' 0" x 7' 10" (4.27m x 2.40m) with double glazed dormer window to front aspect. Radiator.
FAMILYBATHROOM Fitted with an attractive three piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with mermaid board splashbacks, opaque double glazed window to side aspect, heated towel rail, laminate flooring.
EXTERIOR To the front of the property is a small lawned garden with plant and shrub borders, driveway for approximately two cars leading to the attached single garage.
The rear garden is fully enclosed by wood panel fencing and is predominantly laid to lawn with feature plant and shrub borders. There is a patio area directly behind the property, outside tap and timber shed.
GARAGE17' 6" x 8' 0" (5.35m x 2.44m) with up and over door, power, lighting and personal door leading to the Utility Room.
Tenure - The property is freehold.
Council Tax - Band E
Viewing 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.