High Street, Harlaxton, Grantham

Ivy Cottage offers a rare opportunity to reside in an attractive four bedroom detached home situated in the centre of this picturesque village. This spacious detached character property, which was formerly the village butchers shop was built in 1802 and boasts a modern kitchen and shower room, oil fired boiler and a mixture of oak and crittall windows throughout.

Harlaxton has a village shop, post office, and public house, and is located just two miles from Grantham which has excellent transport links to the A1 and a direct train line to London St Pancras in an hour. The village offers a range of amenities and would be ideally suited to a family looking for a quiet village location.

Summary - ENTRANCE HALL : with hardwood door, porthole windows and radiator.

SITTING ROOM : (20.08 x 9.00 ft) A spacious roomw with wood burning stove, French door to garden, parquet flooring & two radiators.

DINING ROOM : (13.10 x13.10 ft) with wood burning stove, under stair cupboard and a radiator,

SNUG/OFFICE : (15.08 x 7.09 ft) with a radiator.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN : (19.11 x 8.00 ft) A fitted kitchen with ceramic sink unit as set in wooden work surfaces, a range of eye and base units, electric hob and oven with pull-out extractor over, plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring, space for small dining table and a radiator.

REAR ENTRANCE HALL with built-in cupboard, tiled floor and a radiator.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM ONE/RECEPTION ROOM: (14.07 x 13.08 ft) A spacious double room with a radiator.

SHOWER ROOM with walk-in shower, pedestal wash basin and low flush w.c., tiled floor and walls and heated towel rail.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM TWO : (12.11 x 8.05 ft) A double bedroom with a radiator.

STAIRCASE AND FIRST FLOOR LANDING leading to:-

FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM THREE : (14.00 x 12.08 ft) A double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a radiator.

FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM FOUR : (14.06 x 10.01 ft) A double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a radiator.

REAR BEDROOM FIVE : (13.04 x 7.07 ft) with built-in cupboard, cupboard anda radiator.

BATHROOM with white suite comprising panelled bath with hand held shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.c. and heated towel rail.

SEPARATE W.C. with white suite comprising low flush w.c. and wash basin and heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE : The spacious and extensive grounds comprise of a large lawned garden enclosed by walling planted with mature shrubs and trees. There is a store containing the oil-fired central heating boiler. There are further outhouses for storage. Two open fronted car ports. Bespoke greenhouse, private driveway with parking for several cars.

Location - To locate the property, take the A607 Harlaxton Road out of Grantham. Upon reaching the village, turn left at the crossroads into Harlaxton village. The property can be found approximately 250 yards along on the right-hand side. Grantham is a popular town with all local amenities including high street shops, supermarkets and schools. It is close to cultural sights including Belton House, Woolsthorpe Manor and Belvoir Castle. Grantham itself is situated on the East Coast mainline, with fantastic links to London and Edinburgh, as well as being in close proximity of the A1.

Disclaimer - TENANT FEES
Upfront Applicant and Referencing Fees - Nil.
Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 before the tenancy starts the following are payable: -
Deposit: 5 weeks rent (for annual rents up to £50,000).
Initial monthly rent

During the tenancy the tenant(s) are responsible for the rent, all utilities, telephone and internet connections and their relevant subscriptions, television licence and Council Tax.

Under the new legislation, permitted payments will also include, but are not limited to, damage as outlined in the Tenancy Agreement, reasonable costs incurred due to loss of keys and security devices, reasonable costs incurred by breach of tenancy by the tenant(s), reasonable costs incurred by the landlord due to early termination of the tenancy as determined by the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Property Redress
REDRESS: Shouler & Son are a member of UK ALA (The UK Association of Letting Agents) which includes an independent redress scheme and client money protection. For more information about UK ALA please see the following link:
Client Money Protection
We have client money protection. The name of our scheme is: UKALA (UK Association of Letting Agents).

We produce property particulars in good faith and believe them to be correct. We generally rely on what we are told without obtaining proof. You should verify for yourself such information before entering into a contract to take this property. Neither Shouler & Son nor their clients guarantee accuracy of the particulars, and they are not intended to form any part of a contract. No person in the employment of Shouler & Son has authority to give any representation or warranty in respect of this property.

Important Tenacny Information - The Property Is UNFURNISHED to include carpets and some curtains only.

Council Tax : South Kesteven Council : Band F.

Deposit : £1,903

Term : A 12 month assured shorthold tenancy is offered with a mothly periodic tenancy thereafter.

EPC : Band E.

A SMALL/MEDIUM DOG IS PERMITTED AT THE LANDLORDS DISCRETION AT AN INCREASED RENT OF £25 PCM. A professional carpet cleaning clause and damage rectification clause will be added to the contract.

SERVICES : Main electric and water. Oil central heating, any remaining oil must be purchased at the start of the tenancy.

INTERNET : Broadband ADSL and Fibre available.

VIEWINGS : Strictly by appointment with Shouler & Son only.

Holding Deposit : Equivalent of one weeks rent inc VAT.

Relevant letting fees and tenant protection information

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.
Permitted payments
Before the tenancy starts (payable to Shouler & Son Surveyors the Agent )
Holding Deposit: 1 weeks rent
Deposit: A sum equivalent to 5 weeks rent

During the tenancy (payable to the Agent)
Payment of up to £50.00 if you want to change the tenancy agreement
Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Lloyds Bank Base Interest Rate
Payment of £50.00 for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices
Payment of any unpaid rent or other reasonable costs associated with your early termination of the tenancy (two months rent if looking to vacate within the fixed term)

During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable
Utilities gas, electricity, water
Communications telephone and broadband
Installation of cable/satellite
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
Television licence
Council Tax
Other permitted payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

Tenant protection
Member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent s website or by contacting the agent directly. Deposits are held in an insured scheme via the tenancy deposit scheme.