2 bedroom semi-detached house

A charming 2 bedroom semi-detached cottage with front and rear gardens in a unique position on Selsfield Common. Newly refurbished accommodation includes sitting room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Garage with parking. Rural views.

SITUATION
The cottage is situated in a private secluded location on Selsfield Common, which is partly owned by the National Trust, and has easy access to many beautiful country walks. Selsfield Common lies half-way between West Hoathly and Turners Hill which provide local shopping facilities and primary schooling. Lindfield is closeby and has a variety of individual specialist shops and restaurants. For a greater range of shopping facilities and recreational amenities, East Grinstead lies within 4 miles and Haywards Heath and Crawley lie within about 8 miles. Mainline rail services to London (Victoria and London Bridge) can be found at Three Bridges and East Grinstead, whilst the M23 can be accessed within 4 miles. Gatwick Airport is also within easy reach.

DESCRIPTION
1 Selsfield Place Farm Cottages is a charming white weatherboarded period property which has undergone an extensive and high specification refurbishment with light and airy rooms and a fine rural outlook to the rear. The cottage has an entrance hall opening into the sitting room with woodburner and a newly fitted kitchen which overlooks the garden and has integrated appliances including a oven, induction hob, slimline dishwasher, under counter fridge and washer/drier. The bathroom is on the ground floor and comprises a white suite with a shower over the bath and an underfloor heat pad. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor, one with far reaching views to the rear.

OUTSIDE
1 & 2 Selsfield Place Farm Cottages are situated at the end of a private shared drive from the main lane. There is a single garage, with power and lighting, to the front of the cottage with off road parking for two cars to the side. The front garden will be reseeded to create a lawn, and a brick paved path leads to the main door. A large, attached store, which contains the boiler and has power and lighting, leads to the enclosed rear garden which has a brick paved terrace, lawn and will shortly feature a newly laid composite decking from which the view across the adjoining fields can be enjoyed.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the Landlord’s letting agents, RH & RW Clutton[use Contact Agent Button]).

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 monthly 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 week’s 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 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
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MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the interior of the house and the garden and hedges. The landlord will be responsible for the exterior and the structure.

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 and will be held in a designated account and 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.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
The property has been given an EPC rating of D.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Central heating and hot water via a new oil-fired boiler. Drainage is to a private, shared system; the tenant(s) will be responsible for a proportion of the annual emptying cost.

According to Ofcom’s Broadband Speed Checker, the property could achieve a download speed of 9mbps and an upload speed of 1mbps. The landlord is prepared to provide Starlink equipment to deliver high speeds, with tenants being responsible for the monthly subscription charge.

OUTGOINGS & OTHER CHARGES
For the duration of the tenancy, the tenant will be required to pay the Council Tax to Mid Sussex District Council (Band D), TV Licence and any Green Deal Finance charges either directly to the suppliers or to the Landlord or their Agent, or a proportion, if shared. For a full scale of RH & RW Cluttons Tenant Fees, please visit .