Property Description

18 Halesworth Road is a double-fronted, light filled, four to five bedroom family home that occupies a well positioned location only a short walk from the popular coastal town of Southwold.

A comprehensive renovation over recent years replaced outdated layers with modern interior detailing, seamlessly pairing the generous proportions with carefully retained architectural features. Internal living space of over 2,500 sqft extends over three storeys providing ample space for 21st century living. The house is believed to date back to the early 20th Century and has been extended a number of times over the years.

The primary entrance is positioned to the front of the house, behind the frontage gravel driveway. The main door, with original stained glass, welcomes you into the generous entrance hall which leads further into the house. The hallway offers plenty of storage for coats and boots, with a staircase leading up to the first-floor landing. On either side of the hallway are the reception rooms including an extended drawing room, sitting room, and connecting family room. The last reception room is the dining room with doors leading into the patio area. It additionally opens into the spacious farmhouse style kitchen with French doors to the garden. This vaulted room is a sociable, family-friendly layout designed to work harmoniously with daily life. At the back of the house is a cloakroom and utility, with a door leading out into the garden.

Upstairs are three well-proportioned double bedrooms set around the central landing space. Of particular note is the principal bedroom which is flooded with light care of the large south facing bay window. The room also has a walk in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room. Completing the first floor accommodation is a family bathroom, second en-suite and a further landing space with stairs up to the second floor. Sitting on the second floor is another double bedroom and further adjoining rooms offering great versatility, one currently used as an office and the other an occasional bedroom.

Externally, the landscaped grounds are naturally beautiful, varied in nature and well-maintained. The garden provides all year round colour with mature trees, hedging and herbaceous borders, alongside a central lawn area. Immediately to the rear of the house is a patio which is a wonderful spot for alfresco dining in the summer months. To the front of the property is a driveway which leads to an attached garage. Flanking the front façade is a shingle area providing further parking if required.

The village of Reydon is extremely popular and offers many facilities including a health care centre, shops and a hotel/public house. It also benefits from being on the doorstep of the renowned coastal town of Southwold approximately 15 minutes walk away. Southwold offers a beautiful sandy beach, boutiques, restaurants and much, much more. For those wanting to connect with nature, there are many footpaths near the property for you to enjoy.

TERMS OF LETTING 1. Term of 6 months certain on the basis of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. A rent of £2500 per calendar month will be payable in advance by standing order.
2. Council tax - tenant responsible for charge
3. Services - tenant responsible for other utilities that are not listed above
4. Deposit of £2,884.61 is required. If held by Durrants it will be held under the Government approved scheme run by The Dispute Service - full details available from Durrants or www.thedisputeservice.co.uk. No interest is paid on this amount.
5. If the deposit is held by the landlord Durrants will provide the name of the Government approved scheme the landlord is registered with.
6. The landlord will not consider applicants who are smokers.
7. Where Durrants manage a property they will make mid-term inspections.
8. Permitted fees which may be applicable:
Holding Deposit - One weeks rent, this is to reserve a property.
Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within four weeks.
Security Deposit - This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Unpaid rent - Interest at 0.75% 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.
Lost Keys - Tenants are liable to 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 costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant.
Variation of contract - (Tenant 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 - (Tenants request) £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant. 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 - (Tenants request) - Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord's costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

The processing time from a tenant deciding to take a property to them having possession normally takes an average of three weeks. If you would like a guide of the income level needed for the amount of rent required, contact us prior to referencing.

PLEASE NOTE BY SIGNING A TENANCY AGREEMENT YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT.