A beautifully presented, detached farmhouse set in an outstanding location within the stunning National Trust Ashridge Estate.
Description
Approached via tree lined private road and set in a peaceful location within the Ashridge Estate, Great Coldharbour Farmhouse is a beautifully presented and recently modernised detached farmhouse, offering generous accommodation.
Of Tudor origin, with the existing building dating predominantly from the early 18th century, the property has been updated throughout while retaining its period character, and is finished to an excellent standard.
The ground floor offers a series of reception rooms, including a family room, an additional reception room with stone fireplace and a formal dining room. The newly installed kitchen features an island and modern appliances including a Rangemaster cooker and leads through to a boot room, utility and plant room. A dry wine cellar is located on the lower ground floor.
The first floor provides four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and a newly fitted en-suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three are served by the family bathroom, while bedroom four enjoys a dressing room and a new en-suite shower room.
Attached to the main house is a superb two bedroom ground floor annexe, comprising a sitting room with kitchenette and two bedrooms with views over the gardens.
Set within the Ashridge National Trust Estate, the property enjoys an extensive and attractive private gardens extending to approximately 1.9 acres, surrounded by open countryside, woodland and walks. The grounds include lawns, mature trees, an orchard and a number of water features, including a pond and a small stream.
Externally, there are a range of outbuildings providing useful additional space, including the Piggery, storage barn, and Great Barn with integrated office, garage, and store. Please note, a section of the Great Barn is currently undergoing works, with completion later this year.
Additional information for prospective tenants:
- Optional paddocks available by separate agreement under a grazing licence.
- The orchard is classified as a priority habitat 'Traditional Orchard’ and is subject to specific management requirements within the tenancy.
- Great Crested Newts are present on the land and are a European protected species – the ponds, wetland areas and existing habitats must be retained and managed by the tenant. No fish or ducks are permitted.
Location
Located on Berkhamsted Common within the Ashridge Estate, the property is surrounded by open countryside and woodland. Berkhamsted offers a wide range of amenities and a mainline station (approximately 3 miles from the property) with direct services to London Euston.
The area is well served by highly regarded schools and has good access to the A41 and M25.
Square Footage: 2,992 sq ft
Additional Info
Deposit - No deposit taken
Holding deposit - No deposit taken
Minimum tenancy length - 6 months71:Tc5c,A beautifully presented, detached farmhouse set in an outstanding location within the stunning National Trust Ashridge Estate.
Description
Approached via tree lined private road and set in a peaceful location within the Ashridge Estate, Great Coldharbour Farmhouse is a beautifully presented and recently modernised detached farmhouse, offering generous accommodation.
Of Tudor origin, with the existing building dating predominantly from the early 18th century, the property has been updated throughout while retaining its period character, and is finished to an excellent standard.
The ground floor offers a series of reception rooms, including a family room, an additional reception room with stone fireplace and a formal dining room. The newly installed kitchen features an island and modern appliances including a Rangemaster cooker and leads through to a boot room, utility and plant room. A dry wine cellar is located on the lower ground floor.
The first floor provides four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and a newly fitted en-suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three are served by the family bathroom, while bedroom four enjoys a dressing room and a new en-suite shower room.
Attached to the main house is a superb two bedroom ground floor annexe, comprising a sitting room with kitchenette and two bedrooms with views over the gardens.
Set within the Ashridge National Trust Estate, the property enjoys an extensive and attractive private gardens extending to approximately 1.9 acres, surrounded by open countryside, woodland and walks. The grounds include lawns, mature trees, an orchard and a number of water features, including a pond and a small stream.
Externally, there are a range of outbuildings providing useful additional space, including the Piggery, storage barn, and Great Barn with integrated office, garage, and store. Please note, a section of the Great Barn is currently undergoing works, with completion later this year.
Additional information for prospective tenants:
- Optional paddocks available by separate agreement under a grazing licence.
- The orchard is classified as a priority habitat 'Traditional Orchard’ and is subject to specific management requirements within the tenancy.
- Great Crested Newts are present on the land and are a European protected species – the ponds, wetland areas and existing habitats must be retained and managed by the tenant. No fish or ducks are permitted.
Location
Located on Berkhamsted Common within the Ashridge Estate, the property is surrounded by open countryside and woodland. Berkhamsted offers a wide range of amenities and a mainline station (approximately 3 miles from the property) with direct services to London Euston.
The area is well served by highly regarded schools and has good access to the A41 and M25.
Square Footage: 2,992 sq ft
Additional Info
Deposit - No deposit taken
Holding deposit - No deposit taken
Minimum tenancy length - 6 months
72:Tc5f,Tenancy Information
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Rules for how fees will be charged for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are different to how fees will be charged for Non-Housing Act Tenancies (nha). All our fees and charges are shown including VAT.
Housing act tenancies (AST)
Holding deposit Equivalent of one weeks rent
Changing tenancy documents once signed £50, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Deposit: Annual rent less than £50,000 Equivalent to five weeks' rent / annual rent £50,000 or more Equivalent to six weeks' rent
Change of sharer £50 for one reference and a new tenancy agreement, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment
Late, unpaid, returned rent payments 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Lost keys Any cost for the replacement of keys, fobs, security devices or associated items
non-housing act tenancies (nha)
Pre Tenancy Application Charge (ptac) Equivalent of one weeks rent or £600. If you withdraw from the tenancy: Private tenancies - minimum of £300 per person. Company tenancies - minimum of £600
Tenancy paperwork £360
Company reference checks £120 per reference
Deposit Usually equivalent to six weeks rent / with pet eight weeks
Check-in and/or out From £120 to £620 approx. Check your tenancy agreement to confirm who is responsible for paying this charge
Call out services (inc out of hours) £60 per hour and/or the contractors invoice where your actions or lack of actions result in us or a contractor attending the property to remedy the situation
Last minute cancellation of pre-arranged visits £60 per visit and any contractor invoice
Hourly rate £60 plus any replacement costs if we or the landlord have to replace any damaged items, or return any fixtures or fittings to their original position, as per the inventory
Any overseas payment charges £30 per payment
Late/unpaid/returned rent payments £60 late payment charge and 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Change of sharer £475 / Additional sharer (at the same time) £100
Renewal negotiation £200 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required £45 per reference
Changing tenancy documents once signed £180
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment