Detached house to rent in Fir Cottage Road, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40

Life on a farm and nestling amongst countryside. Unspoiled rural setting in Finchampstead Village.

Approached over a long farm driveway.

Designed by award winning architectural designer Stephen Mattick

and built by very highly regarded local housebuilder.

Nestling in the heart of the countryside an individual skillfully styled and designed rural home by the award winning architectural designer Stephen Mattick, who without the use of a computer, has designed some of the very best traditional timeless houses in this country. His work is much admired. Dating from 2009 and constructed by a highly respected local housebuilder this home will appeal to the most discerning buyer. Features include traditional internal oak doors, casted staircase and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and the bathrooms.

The ground floor accommodation has been designed to take advantage of the country gardens with the two main living areas adjoining the patio with lawn beyond and there are two log burning stoves for extra comfort in the winter months. The triple aspect kitchen/family room is the hub as it should be in any happy house.

Finchampstead enjoys an exceptionally convenient setting with nearby towns including Reading and Wokingham. There is a primary school in the village with the nearest secondary school in Arborfield. There are also excellent private schools for all ages including, Ludgrove, Luckley Oakfield, and Wellington College all particularly convenient. M3 and M4 access is good. Mainline train services to Waterloo and Paddington are available from Winchfield and Fleet for Waterloo and Reading for Paddington and also the Elizabeth Line.

EER: E46

council tax: Wokingham Borough Council Band G

deposit: £5,769.25

holding deposit: £1,153.85

broadband:

Highest available download: 15Mbps

highest available upload: 1Mbps

The accommodation comprises

On the Second floor:

Bedroom 3:

Walk in storage:

Landing:

On the First floor:

Principal Suite:

Bedroom: Double aspect and two ranges of wardrobes, window seat.

Bathroom: With separate bath and shower cubicle, wash basin and wc.

Family Bathroom: Bath, WC, basin, shower

Guest Suite:

Bedroom: Double aspect.

Shower Room: With shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.

Bedroom 4: Double aspect, built in wardrobes.

Bedroom 5: Double built in wardrobes.

Bedroom 6: Built in wardrobe.

Landing: With airing cupboard and windows overlooking the rear garden.

On the Ground floor:

Cloakroom: With wash basin and WC.

Reception Room: Triple aspect, two sets of double doors to garden, aga log burner.

Dining Room: With slate, marble effect flagstones

Study: Double aspect

Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room: The kitchen area is fully fitted with integrated appliances including Bosch dishwasher and features a Classic Rangemaster 5 ring induction hob with two ovens and grill below, double doors to patio. Stovax log burner in the triple aspect family area. All with underfloor heating and flooring as described above.

Utility Room: With floor and wall mounted units, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted Ideal gas fired boiler for central heating.

Shower Room: Shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.

Outside:

Barn Style carport/Studio: With 2 ½ bay including 2 bay parking and adjoining log store. Further area for storage to the rear. Side access to the first floor studio with cloakroom on ground floor.

Double aspect Studio: With a sink (cold water only) and two electric heaters. Eaves storage.

Gardens: Extensive driveway and formal gardens at the front. The rear garden features a patio with low retaining walls and a pergola. Establishes hedges and mature borders enhance the setting.

Council Tax Band: Band G

Energy Performance Certificate: E46

Services: Mains, water, gas, electricity and drainage. Solar panels add heat to the hot water.

Tenants permitted payments

Before the tenancy starts:-

Holding Deposit: One week’s rent, payable on the Landlord agreeing to the proposed letting and commencement date, subject to references. Once the holding deposit is received in cleared funds the property will be withdrawn from the market for fifteen days (eleven working days). If the Tenant provides false or misleading information, fails a reference or right to rent check, or withdraws from renting the property the holding deposit will be retained by the Agent. If the landlord withdraws the deposit will be refunded.

Tenancy Requirements:

Deposit:equivalent to five weeks’ rent for any contingencies arising out of the Tenancy in respect of dilapidations and any other outstanding charges. The deposit will be held by The Deposit Protection Service for the duration of the Tenancy. The Tenant is not entitled to any interest accrued on their deposit whilst it is held by the Deposit Protection Service.

First month’s rent in advance. The rent to be paid by monthly standing order.

During the Tenancy:

Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England base rate where the rent has been outstanding for 14 days or more for each day the payment is outstanding (from the date set out in the tenancy agreement).

Payment of £50 for any changes to the terms of the tenancy agreement when requested by the Tenant and agreed by the Landlord.

Payment for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices.

Payment of any unpaid rent or other reasonable costs associated with the early termination of the tenancy if requested by the Tenant.

During the Tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted by the Tenancy Agreement and applicable:

Utilities: Gas, electricity, water;

Council Tax; Telephone and broadband; Installation of cable/ satellite; Television licence.

Other permitted payments:

Any other permitted payment, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

Money Protection:

Martin & Pole is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, which includes a client money protection scheme and also a member of the Property Ombudsman redress scheme.