Gatcombe, Flax Bourton Monthly rental of £1,695

An enchanting detached country cottage enjoying a beautiful sylvan setting above Cook’s Wood at Gatcombe , Flax Bourton. The cottage offers a lovely south facing private garden and while the position is very rural it is not completely isolated standing almost at the end of no through lane/track with just one more property beyond.

The cottage is enriched with a whole host of attractive features including high vaulted ceilings and all main rooms take advantage of the bright sunny position. The accommodation is very flexible and includes a spacious living room that opens to a south facing terrace, a very generous dining-kitchen with built in oven and hob. There are two large double bedrooms, the master bedroom having French doors opening to the garden and the generous bathroom includes a bath and separate shower.

Ample parking space is provided.

Oil fired central heating through radiators.

Pets considered, subject to an enhanced rent. Rent includes water a sewerage rates.

Available now short or long term, subject to references and contract.

Initial holding deposit: £391.15 Full deposit: £1,955.75 less initial holding deposit.

Tenancy Information

We are members of Client Money Protect and The Property Ombudsman. The information given below is provided to ensure you are informed of any fees and costs involved in renting a property through Hensons.


All fees & charges are shown inc VAT.


Holding Deposit (per tenancy):

One weeks rent. 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 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).


Security Deposit: (per tenancy), Rent of less than £50,000 per year):
Five weeks' rent. This covers damage 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 will be charged at 3% above the Bank of England annual percentage rate 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 Key(s) or other Security Device(s):

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 and any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. Any extra costs incurred there will be a charged 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.


Early Termination (Tenant's Request):

Leaving a tenancy early is a breach of tenancy agreement. However, a tenant can if they wish leave their contract early by mutual agreement, but they will 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. 


Other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 as set out in our Tenancy Agreement and Guidelines to Tenants. Our Guidelines to Tenants is available on request.