5 bedroom detached house to rent

A charming Grade II listed, 5 bed house, located in an idyllic, private, rural location and with period features and a separate annexe/home office. Recently redecorated with new carpets throughout. Private garden with views over open countryside and onto the South Downs. Available immediately.

DESCRIPTION
Crouch Farmhouse is a charming Grade II listed timber framed house located in an idyllic, rural location with far reaching views. This historic house is believed to date from 1500s and has recently been decorated to a very high standard and has also been fitted with new carpets throughout the house and the annexe. The property has a wealth of period features including exposed oak timbers and inglenook fireplace in the sitting room. The front door leads into the entrance hall and to the right is a guest cloakroom and utility room, with a door to the garden. To the left is the sitting room with working inglenook fireplace and door to the kitchen/breakfast room and family/dining room. A staircase from the sitting room leads up to the 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite) and shower room. The separate annexe provides useful additional accommodation and could be used as a home office/playroom/studio.

The house is approached over a gravel entrance drive with a pretty front garden. The main area of garden is at the rear and to one side and is south facing with super rural views over the immediate rolling countryside and onto the South Downs in the distance. The adjacent yard provides additional parking and gives access to the large garage providing parking and storage.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Crouch Farmhouse lies in a private, quiet and rural location just to the north of the idyllic village of Stedham. Midhurst is about 2.5 miles to the east and is a picturesque and historic old market town with an excellent range of shops for everyday needs. Close by is the famous Cowdray Park Estate with its polo grounds and golf course. Chichester is about 16 miles to the south with a wider selection of shops and the renowned Festival Theatre.

Goodwood, about 11 miles to the south, has horseracing, golf and motor racing. Haslemere, with a mainline station offering services to London Waterloo, is about 10 miles to the north. The property is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is within the South Downs National Park and has direct access to miles of open countryside.

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 issue third-party referencing forms for completion and collect the Holding Deposit (equivalent to one weeks rent).

REFERENCING & RIGHT TO RENT CHECKS
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.

MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the interior of the property and the garden. The landlord will be responsible for the exterior and structure of the house.

TENANCY DEPOSIT
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.

TENANCY
The property is to be let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial period of 12 months with a view to continuing thereafter by agreement.

OUTGOINGS & SERVICES
The tenant will be responsible for the payment of all outgoings including Council Tax. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. LPG fired central heating and hot water.

COUNCIL TAX - Band G - £3,687.34 (2024/2025)

EPC - E (39)

DIRECTIONS
From Midhurst head out of the town on the A272 in a westerly direction. After about 1.5 miles turn right sign posted Stedham. Drive through the village, over the bridge, then out of the village, up the hill, turning left towards Iping. Crouch Farmhouse is the first property on the left-hand side.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the letting agent
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