Detached house to rent in Stepneyford Lane, Benenden, Kent TN17

A charming 4/5 bedroom weather boarded country house in a quiet and idyllic rural location on the Hole Park Estate with far reaching farmland views. The ground floor accommodation comprises; sitting room with inglenook fire place, dining room, wc/shower room, utility room and a newly fitted kitchen with integrated double oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. On the first floor there are 2 double bedrooms (one with en suite bathroom), study / bedroom 3 and family bathroom. The second floor has a further 2 interlinked bedrooms. Large garden, parking and garage.

***cranbrook school catchment area***

Pets considered.

Unfurnished - available now

EPC: D

Council Tax Band: F

Services - Mains Electricity, mains Water, Private drainage, Oil Fired Central Heating

Location

This handsome property is situated within the sought after Cranbrook School Catchment Area and is found minutes from Benenden village.

Benenden is a very desirable English village, complete with a picturesque green where cricket is played throughout the summer months and is graced with a beautiful Church in the far corner. The village hall plays host to many local events, as does the village green. The traditional family butchers in the heart of the village is of the highest quality, there is also a community run General Store/Post Office. Benenden also offers two, very good schools, the newly built Benenden C of E Primary School, and Benenden school for girls, a private boarding school which admits pupils from 11-18 years of age.

The property is only 10 minutes from Cranbrook, This historic town, with its characteristic weather-boarded houses, offers a wide variety of shopping facilities and both primary and secondary schools including the renowned grammar, Cranbrook School itself. There are many other excellent schools in the area both in the public and private sectors, including – Bethany, Dulwich Preparatory, Marlborough House and St Ronan’s.

There is a Main Line Railway Station at Staplehurst offering direct services into Central London. (London - Charing Cross only 59 mins) and excellent links to London by Road via the A21 leading to the M25 and M20.

Viewings are by strictly by appointment only via the Agent Vale and Marsh.

Fees

Tenant Fees - From 1st June 2019

Holding Deposit (per tenancy) - One week’s rent.
This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any
relevant person (including any guarantors(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right to-
Rent check, provide false or misleading information, or fail to take all reasonable
steps to enter into a tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15
calendar days of the holding deposit being received (or other Deadline for Agreement
as mutually agreed in writing).

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year)
1 Calendar Month's rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the
tenancy.

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year)
Six weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the
tenancy.

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.

Unpaid Rent
Tenants are liable for 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 cost of a
locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord and 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 (Tenant’s Request)
Should the tenant wish to terminate their contract before the end of the fixed term,
they shall be liable for the landlord’s cost in re-letting the property as well as all rent
due under the tenancy until start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be
no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Client Money Protection is provided by Propertymark. Redress through The Property Ombudsmen Scheme.