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1 Homestead Cottage, All Saints, South Elmham – £1,100 PCM
- 3-bedroom cottage
- Rural location
- Off-road parking
- Fully refurbished
- Woodburner
- Enclosed garden
The perfect country retreat – 1 Homestead Cottage is a charming three-bedroom semi-detached home, tucked away in the highly sought-after Suffolk Saints. Set within a beautifully rural setting with far-reaching field views, the property enjoys a wonderful sense of peace and seclusion, while remaining just a short drive from the market towns of Halesworth and Bungay.
The cottage has been thoughtfully refurbished throughout, featuring a brand-new kitchen, family bathroom, and cloakroom, alongside fresh redecoration and new flooring, creating a welcoming interior ready to move straight into.
At the heart of the home is a stylish, newly fitted kitchen with an integrated cooker and hob, complemented by a well-appointed ground floor bathroom with a shower over the bath. The cosy sitting room, complete with a woodburner, provides an inviting space to relax.
Upstairs, the property offers two generous double bedrooms and a third single bedroom, ideal as a home office or nursery, along with a convenient cloakroom with WC and basin.
Outside, the cottage truly comes into its own, with a lovely large enclosed garden enjoying a tranquil outlook, perfect for outdoor dining or simply unwinding. Off-road parking is available to the front, with additional parking to the rear accessed via a small adjacent track.
LOCATION:
Located in All Saints, South Elmham, adjacent to the village of Rumburgh, and a short walk from the award-winning Rumburgh Buck pub. The property is also a short drive from the amenities of the towns of Halesworth and Bungay.
AGENTS NOTES:
Viewings: By appointment with the Agent
Council Tax: Band B
Local Authority: East Suffolk
EPC: E – https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0038-8032-6281-8303-9984
Services & Heating: Mains electricity, water, and sewerage connected. Oil-fired central heating.
Available: Immediately
Appliances: Integrated cooker and hob included
Monthly rent: £1,100.00
Holding Deposit: £253.84
5 Weeks’ Deposit (secured with DPS deposit scheme at start of tenancy): £1,269.23
PROPERTY OFFERED:
To let unfurnished on an Assured Periodic Tenancy at a rent of £1,100.00 per calendar month.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1) Application Stage
Complete Application Form and provide the following
Photographic Identification (e.g. Passport or Driving Licence alongside Birth Certificate)
Proof of Current Address (e.g. Council Tax bill, Utility bill or Bank Statement dated within the last 3 months)
2) Holding Deposit
A Holding Deposit equivalent to one week’s rent is required to reserve the property.
The Holding Deposit will be credited towards the Applicant’s initial tenancy payments upon successful completion of referencing and approval by the Landlord.
The Holding Deposit will be refunded where:
The Landlord withdraws from the application process
The Applicant and Landlord fail to enter into a tenancy agreement within 14 days (or another mutually agreed deadline)
The Holding Deposit may be retained (where permitted) under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, including if:
The applicant withdraws from the application process before contracts are signed
The Applicant fails Right to Rent or UK sanctions checks
The Applicant provides false or misleading information which materially affects the Landlord’s decision to grant a tenancy
The Applicant fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy agreement within the agreed timeframe
3) Referencing & Compliance Checks
On receipt of the holding deposit, we will then administer credit checks, obtain references from current or previous landlords, confirmation of Employment, affordability and carry out Right to Rent checks. The results of these checks will be reported to your prospective Landlord.
The Agent is also required to verify the identity of the Applicant and the Applicant agrees to provide proof of identification and relevant information to assist the Agent with due diligence checks. Where there is suspicion or evidence of money laundering or financial sanctions the Agent is required by law to report the prospective Tenant to the appropriate authority
4) Tenancy Deposit
Once referencing has been satisfactorily completed, the Applicant will be required to pay a tenancy deposit equivalent to five weeks’ rent.
The tenancy deposit will be protected within a Government-approved Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) for the duration of the tenancy, in accordance with current legislation.
5) Signing the Tenancy Agreement
Once the tenancy deposit has been received, the Tenancy Agreement will be issued for signature.
The Tenancy Agreement will comply with all current housing legislation, including any applicable provisions introduced under the Renters (Reform) legislation and associated regulations.
6) Initial Rent Payment
Once the Tenancy Agreement has been signed, payment of the first month’s rent will be requested, less the Holding Deposit already paid.
No rent will be requested before the Tenancy Agreement has been signed.
7) Payments During the Tenancy
Rent payments
Council Tax (where applicable)
Utilities and communication services including Gas, Electricity, Water, Broadband, Telephone and Television Licence
Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or security devices
Interest on late rent payments where permitted by law
Charges associated with a Tenant-requested variation, assignment or novation of the tenancy, where permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019
No prohibited payments will be charged under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 or any subsequent legislation.
Tenant protection
Olivers Property Agents Ltd is a member of the following schemes;
Client Money Protection (CMP) – Membership No: CMP004528 & The Property Redress Scheme: Membership No: PRS002810
All information, including prices, photographs, drawings, and details, is provided in good faith and should be used as a guide only, not forming part of any offer or contract. The Agent/Vendor/Landlord accepts no responsibility for misrepresentations. Prospective purchasers/tenants must verify all statements and contact this office for clarification if required.
All room measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for ordering carpets, furniture, or other materials. Any measurements of particular importance should be independently verified. No services, equipment, or appliances have been tested; applicants are advised to commission their own survey/report prior to making an offer.