7 Bedrooms to rent in Swanton Street, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 | £ 923

Property Description

£4000 pcm + Garden supplement (price on application - will be included in final rental price)
Swanton Hall is a stunning example of an early, principally Georgian, country house boasting superb country baroque architecture, set amidst a backdrop of delightfully landscaped gardens and grounds and designated a Grade II* listing as a building of Special Historic Note and Architectural Interest.

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming 6 / 7 bedroom family home was once known as Holliday Hall, named after the gentleman for whom it was built in 1719, Edward Holliday, a notable goldsmith who lived in London and whose close neighbour and good friend was the Baroque composer George Fredrick Handel, whom it is said stayed at Holliday Hall on a number of occasions. The impressive façade features a keystone above the front door inscribed with the date 1719, although it is believed that the original house may have earlier mid-17th century origins.

In 2007 Marcus Binney, historian and author of In Search of The Perfect House; 500 Of The Best Buildings In Britain And Ireland (2007) describes Holliday Hall as an enchanting example of England's most delightful home grown style - country baroque.

The present owners have sympathetically refurbished and updated the property both inside and out whilst preserving the integrity and retaining the character of this important historic building. The surrounding gardens and grounds have been lovingly designed and planned to complement this interesting home.

Interior: The accommodation comprises on the ground floor: Entrance hall, drawing room, morning room, kitchen breakfast room with Aga, boot room, dining room and in the cellar - wine store and utility room. On the first floor; master bedroom 1 (double) with walk in dressing room, family bathroom and bedroom 2 and 3 (both doubles). On the 2nd floor; family bathroom with walk on shower and bedrooms 4,5 and 6 (all small doubles).

Exterior: Formal gardens to the front of the property, informal and beautiful kept gardens and grounds to the rear. Various outbuildings including; double garage, large store, stylishly appointed annexe (1 bedroom) / office with sitting room and kitchen ( plus large Barn and 3 pig sty's which are not available for use during the let) and there is ample driveway parking.

Location:
Swanton Hall is located just over half a mile away from the small and active village of Bredgar with its excellent village farm shop, primary school, village hall, church, public house and cricket club. Approximately 3.8 miles to the south lies the historic village of Hollingbourne where there is also a village shop, several pubs and restaurants.
Comprehensive shopping: More extensive shopping can be found in Sittingbourne, Maidstone and Ashford. Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2).
Rail services: Services run from Hollingbourne to London Victoria in about 1 hour 12 mins, or trains to London St Pancras, Cannon Street, or Victoria can be found at Sittingbourne station (from 55 mins to 1 hr 10 mins). Ebbsfleet International (23 miles) has fast services to London St Pancras in about 20 mins. Eurostar trains are available from Ashford International and there is a high speed train service to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

Education: Like many parts of Kent there are some excellent schools in the area. In the state sector there are grammar schools for boys and girls in Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Cranbrook and Tonbridge. There are also some local primary schools with excellent Ofsted reports. Independent girls and boys schools in the private sector include Sutton Valence, King's Canterbury, Lorenden, St Edmunds and Tonbridge at junior and senior level.
Motorway links: There is easy access to the M20 (Junction 8) and M2 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.
Directions: From London leave the M20 at junction 8 (Leeds Castle). At the third roundabout turn left on the B2163 signed to Hollingbourne. Drive through the village and proceed up the hill continuing for about 3.8 miles, the tall pleached hornbeam hedging and white entrance gate to Swanton Hall will be found on the left hand side, immediately prior to Blind Mary's Lane.
Swanton Hall is a stunning example of an early, principally Georgian, country house boasting superb country baroque architecture, set amidst a backdrop of delightfully landscaped gardens and grounds and designated a Grade II* listing as a building of Special Historic Note and Architectural Interest.
Gardening: Obligatory garden supplement is required as the landlord wishes to retain the garden contractor. This charge is paid monthly, in addition to the rent. Price on Application.

Let: Unfurnished

EPC: E

Utilities: Oil Fired central heating, Mains Electricity, Mains Water

Pets: Considered

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)
Five weeks' 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.

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