A fascinating and incredibly charming Grade11 listed, school house conversion attractively situated in an elevated position overlooking St Mary's Church. Retaining many original features, and providing extensive and well proportioned accommodation with an impressive vaulted kitchen/family room with a mezzanine floor above. EPC:E
The Old School, Burwell, Cambridgeshire - £675,000 (Freehold)
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4 bed Semi-Detached The Old School, Burwell, Cambridgeshire 4 3 2 £675,000
A fascinating and incredibly charming Grade11 listed, school house conversion attractively situated in an elevated position overlooking St Mary's Church. Retaining many original features, and providing extensive and well proportioned accommodation with an impressive vaulted kitchen/family room with a mezzanine floor above. EPC:E
Burwell is situated in pleasant countryside approximately eleven miles north east of the university city of Cambridge and some four and a half miles from the horse racing town of Newmarket. The village contains an interesting variety of properties ranging from period cottages to modern family houses and there is an excellent range of facilities including a primary school, doctors surgery, dentist, various shops catering for everyday requirements, a church, public houses and a regular bus service. Burwell is particularly well located with good access to the A14 dual carriageway which interconnects with many of the regions traffic routes, principally the M11 motorway to London and the A11 to the east. There is a regular train service from Newmarket to Cambridge into London's Liverpool Street and King's Cross Stations.
The Old School is a charming Grade II listed property dating from around 1841, constructed of Clunch and brick under a slate tiled roof, with extremely versatile and very well presented accommodation arranged over two floors, with a mezzanine bedroom/study situated above the stunning kitchen/family room. The home has many wonderful and original features including exposed beams and wooden flooring, ceiling boarding, gothic arched windows and doors. The main reception rooms to the front of the property are spacious, the library which is currently in use as a master bedroom with an expanse of bookshelves along the entire wall, the sitting room with a charming corner fireplace.
The superb and surprisingly generous kitchen/ family room with exposed wooden flooring, is beautifully fitted with a modern range of units and integrated appliances including a double oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and ceramic hob with extractor hood above.
With the benefit of a gas fired radiator central heating system, in details the accommodation includes:-
Ground Floor
Porch
With an entrance door and high level window, tiled flooring, door to:
Entrance Hall
With an arch doorway, stairs lead to first floor, radiator.
Sitting Room 5.79m (19') x 4.92m (16'2")
With a window to side aspect, window to front, open fireplace with brick hearth and surround, fireplace, two double radiators, wooden flooring, six wall light points.
Master Bedroom Suite 5.79m (19') x 4.77m (15'8") max
With a window to front aspect, built in storage and shelving, double radiator, radiator, wooden flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights.
Inner Hall
Open plan to Kitchen / Family Room, access to loft space, storage cupboard.
Ground floor shower room
Fitted with three piece suite comprising shower enclosure with glass screen, wash hand basin with cupboard under and low-level WC, tiled surround, with a window to rear, radiator, tiled flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights.
Kitchen / Family Room 8.22m (27') x 5.06m (16'7")
A stunning large light and airy room with a superb timber vaulted ceiling, four windows to side aspect, fitted with a modern matching range of base and eye level units with breakfast bar, workspace over, ceramic sink with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, double oven and grill with chimney style extractor hood over, ceramic hob, integrated fridge, freezer, wooden flooring, two radiators, double radiator, stairs to mezzanine level above.
Rear Lobby
Door to storage cupboard, radiator,
Utility Room
Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units, composite sink, mixer tap, tiled floor and splashbacks, space and plumbing for washing machine, gas fired central heating boiler, radiator, window to side aspect.
First Floor
Galleried Landing
With wood panelled ceiling, skylight, radiator.
Bedroom 4 5.61m (18'5") x 2.25m (7'4") min
With a window to rear, two windows to side, radiator.
Galleried Landing
Access to loft space, velux window to rear aspect. skylight.
Bedroom 2 5.84m (19'2") x 5.15m (16'11")
With a feature window to side aspect, wood panelled ceiling, window to front, radiator, double radiator, access to loft space.
Bedroom 3 4.89m (16'1") x 3.50m (11'6") min 5.81 max
An interesting âLââ shaped room, with a window to front aspect, skylight, radiator, double radiator.
Outside
Attractive front and side gardens mainly laid to lawn with an array of shrubs and paved pathways.
Rear courtyard laid to stone block effect paving, outside light, wrought iron gate and fence. Block paved driveway leading to detached double garage with metal up and over door, light and power, with a personal door leading to the side garden.
Services
Mains water and electricity are connected.
Tenure: The property is freehold.
Council Tax Band: East Cambridgeshire District Council
Viewing: Strictly by arrangement with Pocock & Shaw. KLS
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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