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Area stats3 bedroom semi-detached house to rent
Rural Balcombe, West Sussex
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Semi-detached house
3 beds
2 baths
725
EPC rating: D
Key information
Council tax: Band C
Letting details
- Availability date: 23 Feb 2026
- Unfurnished
- Deposit: £2307.70
- Long term let
- Contract length: 12 months
- Min. term: 12 months
Features and description
- Beautifully presented semidetached cottage in a peaceful rural setting
- Stunning countryside views
- Open plan kitchen and dining room
- Utility room
- Triple aspect sitting room with log burner and French doors to terrace
- Principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom
- Two further bedrooms and family bathroom
- Parking
- Attractive rear garden with brick terrace, lawn and garden outbuilding
A beautifully presented semi detached cottage in a peaceful rural setting, offering spacious living, a triple aspect sitting room with log burner, and stunning countryside views. Available now.
SITUATION
The property is situated in an unspoilt rural location at the end of a private, shared Estate drive and surrounded by countryside. The cottage is located about 2½ miles from Balcombe village which has local shopping facilities, a public house and a primary school and 1.5 miles from Staplefield with 2 pubs and St Marks Primary school. The mainline railway station at Balcombe offers a service of trains to London (Victoria, London Bridge and Thames Link services). For a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities and recreational amenities, Crawley and Haywards Heath lie within five miles. The M23 at Junction 10A or 11 and Gatwick Airport are also easily accessible. The M25 junctions 7/8 lie within approximately 20 miles of Balcombe.
DESCRIPTION
1 White House Farm Cottages is a well presented semi-detached cottage in a peaceful location with fantastic country views. The accommodation includes a spacious kitchen/diner with cream Shaker style units with oak worksurfaces, built -in electric oven with ceramic hob, space for a fridge freezer and plumbing for a dishwasher. Beyond is a separate utility with fitted units, a wall hung boiler and spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a substantial triple-aspect sitting room with a fitted log burner and French doors leading to terrace at the side.
On the first floor is a principal bedroom enjoying fantastic views across the adjoining fields and beyond, and an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower cubicle. There are two further bedrooms with feature fireplaces and a family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a private shared driveway and leads to a shared parking area to the front of the cottages. There is a garden path that leads to the rear of the house opening out to a brick terraced area adjoining the back of the house and with steps up to a good sized lawned garden. An outbuilding provides useful garden storage.
TENANCY
The property is to be let unfurnished 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 weeks rent) and will issue third-party referencing forms for completion.
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 and will be registered with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. 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 Energy Rating of D.
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.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. The central heating system is oil-fired. The landlord will invoice the tenant for the water and private drainage accounts based upon consumption measured by respective meters.
According to Ofcom’s Broadband Speed Checker, the property is able to access standard broadband. Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations on Ofcom’s website to ensure that the broadband available suits their requirements.
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 C), Utilities, Communication Services (telephone/internet etc), 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 Clutton’s Tenants Fees please visit .
PETS
Pets will only be allowed with the landlord’s specific written permission and, if permitted, an additional rent of £20pcm per pet shall be payable in addition to the monthly rent.
MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the garden, hedges and interior of the house. The landlord will be responsible for the exterior and structure.
SITUATION
The property is situated in an unspoilt rural location at the end of a private, shared Estate drive and surrounded by countryside. The cottage is located about 2½ miles from Balcombe village which has local shopping facilities, a public house and a primary school and 1.5 miles from Staplefield with 2 pubs and St Marks Primary school. The mainline railway station at Balcombe offers a service of trains to London (Victoria, London Bridge and Thames Link services). For a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities and recreational amenities, Crawley and Haywards Heath lie within five miles. The M23 at Junction 10A or 11 and Gatwick Airport are also easily accessible. The M25 junctions 7/8 lie within approximately 20 miles of Balcombe.
DESCRIPTION
1 White House Farm Cottages is a well presented semi-detached cottage in a peaceful location with fantastic country views. The accommodation includes a spacious kitchen/diner with cream Shaker style units with oak worksurfaces, built -in electric oven with ceramic hob, space for a fridge freezer and plumbing for a dishwasher. Beyond is a separate utility with fitted units, a wall hung boiler and spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a substantial triple-aspect sitting room with a fitted log burner and French doors leading to terrace at the side.
On the first floor is a principal bedroom enjoying fantastic views across the adjoining fields and beyond, and an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower cubicle. There are two further bedrooms with feature fireplaces and a family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a private shared driveway and leads to a shared parking area to the front of the cottages. There is a garden path that leads to the rear of the house opening out to a brick terraced area adjoining the back of the house and with steps up to a good sized lawned garden. An outbuilding provides useful garden storage.
TENANCY
The property is to be let unfurnished 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 weeks rent) and will issue third-party referencing forms for completion.
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 and will be registered with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. 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 Energy Rating of D.
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.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. The central heating system is oil-fired. The landlord will invoice the tenant for the water and private drainage accounts based upon consumption measured by respective meters.
According to Ofcom’s Broadband Speed Checker, the property is able to access standard broadband. Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations on Ofcom’s website to ensure that the broadband available suits their requirements.
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 C), Utilities, Communication Services (telephone/internet etc), 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 Clutton’s Tenants Fees please visit .
PETS
Pets will only be allowed with the landlord’s specific written permission and, if permitted, an additional rent of £20pcm per pet shall be payable in addition to the monthly rent.
MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the garden, hedges and interior of the house. The landlord will be responsible for the exterior and structure.
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About this agent
RH & RW Clutton Property - East Grinstead
1 West Street
East Grinstead, West Sussex
RH19 4EY
01342 602911RH & RW Clutton is a long established independent company of land agents, chartered surveyors and estate agents, dealing with a wide range of property matters throughout the South East. We are one of the leading companies in the area and our expertise lies in the sale and letting of period houses and cottages, farms, land and woodland, as well as commercial property. We are enthusiastic and energetic in our approach and we aim to offer excellent service with a dedicated team focusing on achieving the best results for our clients.