2-bedroom semi-detached house · SS17 8NS
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About
This beautiful Character 2 bedroom Cottage is located in the heart of the desireable village " Horndon on the Hill" offering a fabulous opportunity to tenants looking for a home and setting that really is truly very impressive.
This beautiful Character 2 bedroom Cottage is located in the heart of the very popular village " Horndon on the Hill" .
The home affords well presented accomodation, spacious kitchen diner, separate lounge, 2 well sized 1st floor bedrooms and first floor Bathroom.
Also benefits Double glazing, gas boiler / radiator heating, pleasant courtyard style garden and being within very short walk to village pubs/restaurants.
See floorplan for dimensions -------------------------------------------------- See our 360 virtual tour for instant visual including measuring tools Arrange your onsite viewing asap before it's too late ------------------------------------------------------ Tenancy Deposit (per tenancy) Annual rent below £50,000 Five weeks’ rent Annual rent above £50,000 Six weeks’ rent The tenancy deposit covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy and will be protected in a government-authorised tenancy deposit scheme.
Properties with an annual rent of more than £100,000 are not covered by the Tenant Fees Act. Rent The rent payable for the tenancy must not be more than the advertised amount.
The rent period must either be one calendar month or a shorter period of up to 28 days. A tenant will be able to end a tenancy by giving two months’ notice in writing.
The end date of the tenancy must align with the end of a rent period.
Rent in advance of move in date Rent is payable following signing of the tenancy agreement and in accordance with the agreed tenancy terms.
For tenancies entered into on or after 1 May 2026, no more than one month’s rent may be requested in advance.
Late Payment of Rent Interest may be charged on unpaid rent if it remains outstanding for more than 14 days.
Interest will be charged at a maximum of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from the date the rent became due until payment is made.
Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s) Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys or security devices.
If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, or replacement security devices being issued, the tenant will be charged the reasonable cost of a locksmith or security engineer, new lock and replacement keys/devices for all relevant parties.
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 reasonable costs incurred if higher. Includes referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration and legal documentation.
Early Termination (Tenant’s Request) If the tenant wishes to end the tenancy early (including where less than the required notice period is given), they will be liable for the landlord’s reasonable costs.
Under an Assured Periodic Tenancy, then the landlord can charge a fee if their tenant does not give the correct amount of notice. The usual amount of notice is two months.
The landlord can charge up to the amount of rent they would have received if the tenant had given the correct amount of notice.
John Cottis & Company is a member of The Property Ombudsman Group Redress scheme for both Sales and Lettings, Arla and Propertymark.
The Client Money Protection (cmp) Scheme is a compensation scheme run by Propertymark.
Our Clients money is protected by this – Our Scheme Ref is C0002938 Click here to see our Client Money Protection Certificate If you have any questions on our fees please ask A member of staff Registered proprietors Temp/Green Ltd, Trading as John Cottis and Co.
Registered in England No.1534107 Registered Office: 21 Lodge Lane, Grays, Essex, RM17 5RY
Value & comps
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About 2, Orsett Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill
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