Strictly by appointment with the letting agent
RH & RW Clutton - 01798 344554
The Cottage is a charming country house set in a peaceful, rural location with delightful rural views, offered for rental, fully furnished, until 15th May 2023. The property has spacious and well-presented accommodation, much of which has just been redecorated, including a newly fitted en suite bathroom. There is a front porch with front door that opens into the reception hall opening into the very spacious sitting room/dining room with a fireplace, fitted with a log burning stove and doors opening onto the garden. The fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room includes an Aga and leads to the utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor the main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom (with shower) and there are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside there is an entrance drive with parking for two cars and a large garage. The delightful, landscaped garden is a good size with 2 terraces, a summer house and lovely rural views. The gardens are maintained by the vendor.
The house is situated in a quiet rural setting, approached over a private lane, with views over the adjoining farmland and a short stroll from the beautiful Burton Pond, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is also located within the South Downs National Park. Petworth, about 3 miles to the north, is an historic old market town with a wide selection of independent shops for every day needs and the National Trust owned Petworth House and Petworth Park. Pulborough, (6 miles), has a variety of shops and a mainline station with services to Gatwick, London Bridge and Victoria. Midhurst (about 7 miles) has further shopping facilities, a golf club and world class polo at Cowdray Park. Goodwood (10 miles) has a health club, horseracing, golf and motor racing. Chichester (12 miles) to the south west provides access to a wider selection of high street shops and the renowned Festival Theatre.
The property is to be let FURNISHED on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy until 15th May 2023.
Prospective tenants will be required to complete a preliminary application form should they wish to be considered for a tenancy. If you are successful in your initial application, RH & RW Clutton will issue third-party referencing forms for completion and collect the Holding Deposit (equivalent to one weeks rent).
Prospective tenants will need to be credit-checked and fully referenced to include a financial and personal references and references from a previous landlord, if applicable. Copies of identification documents will be required as proof of identity to satisfy the Right to Rent Legislation and a utility bill will be required as proof of registered address.
The Landlord will be responsible for the exterior and the structure of the house, as well as being responsible for the gardening including mowing the lawns, trimming shrubs, weeding. The tenant will be responsible for the interior of the house.
A deposit the equivalent to 5 weeks' rent will be payable prior to the commencement of the tenancy. This will be held by RH & RW Clutton as a stakeholder in a designated account protected by RICS Client Money Protection and will be registered with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS). The deposit will be refunded at the end of the tenancy, subject to the property being given up in a satisfactory condition and with no rent arrears or outstanding charges for which the tenant is responsible. The deposit may not be used in lieu of rent by the tenant.
The tenant will be responsible for the payment of all outgoings including communication services (telephone/internet etc) and TV Licence, Council Tax and private drainage. Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil fired boiler with radiators. Private drainage system. Fibre broadband is connected.
EPC rating E (51)
COUNCIL TAX - Band F £2,892.65 (2022/2023)
Strictly by appointment with the letting agent
RH & RW Clutton - 01798 3445