An impressive, fully furnished, first floor apartment in an historic Grade I listed Country House. The property offers the opportunity to rent a very comfortable, family home with extensive accommodation extending to approx 3,800 sq ft with 39 acres of communal gardens and grounds.
DESCRIPTION
Sheffield Park House is an imposing, historic, Grade I listed Country House forming part of a gated community surrounded by private gardens and grounds. Apartment 14, which occupies a substantial portion of the first floor, has elevated views across the gardens to the lake and an abundance of period features including high ceilings, ornate ceiling roses and decorative coving, feature fireplaces and sash windows - some with shutters.
The property offers the opportunity to rent a very comfortable, family home with extensive accommodation extending to approx 3,800 sq ft. A front door from the communal hallway opens to a welcoming entrance hall which leads to a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room with handmade units and integrated appliances, and a separate utility room. There is a magnificient drawing room with a fine outlook and feature fireplace and a double aspect dining room with feature fireplace. Two further reception rooms include a well equipped study with desk and built in shelving/storage and a snug. There is also a cloakroom and large linen/airing cupboard and a further smaller cupboard which house the recently replaced, modern Economy 7 electric boilers.
There is a spacious principal bedroom with feature fireplace and cupboard, dressing room and ensuite bathroom, a guest bedroom with built in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom, and further bedroom and a shower room with a large walk in shower. NB There is a locked store room within the property which will be retained by the landlord for their personal possessions.
Sheffield Park House is approached via a gated private, shared drive leading through the parkland grounds to the main house. The house is set in its own private 39 acres of parkland, grounds and which includes tennis courts and has direct residents-only access via a side gate into Sheffield Park & Garden. The main drive sweeps around the front of the house and around to the garaging to the rear. Flat 14 has two allocated parking spaces and a single garage with electric up and over door, power and lighting.
LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Sheffield Park House is situated in East Sussex and immediately beside the National Trust Sheffield Park & Garden and within easy reach of Ashdown Forest.
Fletching lies within approx 2 miles and has local facilities including a post office, cafe and the award-winning The Griffin public house. Uckfield (6.7 miles) Haywards Heath (7.5 miles) and Lewes (10 miles) have more comprehensive shopping facilities and recreational amenities together with mainline train stations serving London (London Bridge & Victoria).
The A22 (4 miles) provides connections to the south coast, the M25 at Godstone (Junction 6), Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport and The Channel Tunnel. Central London, via the M25, is within approx 61.5 miles.
There is an excellent choice of well regarded public and private primary, preparatory secondary schools in the area including Cumnor House in Danehill, Brambletye and Michael Hall School in Forest Row and Great Walstead in Lindfield.
The area provides many walking and cycling opportunities along local footpaths. There is golf at Piltdown Golf Club in Piltdown and Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club in Forest Row.
SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
Mains electricity and water are connected. Drainage is to a private system. For the duration of the tenancy, the tenant will be required to pay the Council Tax, electricity, water, private drainage, communication services (telephone/internet etc) and TV Licence. The heating and hot water is via modern, recently replaced Economy 7 electric boilers.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the landlord's letting agent RH & RW Clutton - 01342 410122.
TENANCY
The property is to be let, furnished, on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial period of 12 months with a view to continuing thereafter by agreement.
TENANCY APPLICATIONS & HOLDING DEPOSIT
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 collect the Holding Deposit (equivalent to one weeks rent) and will issue third-party referencing forms for completion.
REFERENCING & RIGHT TO RENT CHECKS
Prospective tenants will need to be credit-checked and fully referenced to include 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.
TENANCY DEPOSIT
A deposit the equivalent to 5 week's 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.
EPC rating is D.
An impressive, fully furnished, first floor apartment in an historic Grade I listed Country House. The property offers the opportunity to rent a very comfortable, family home with extensive accommodation extending to approx 3,800 sq ft with 39 acres of communal gardens and grounds.
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