5 bedroom cottage to rent

This charming period home is nestled in the peaceful Hamlet of Chatham Green. It features five bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a shower room on the first floor. The ground floor boasts a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, generous living room, dining room, and an entrance hall/snug with a cloakroom. The property exudes character with its original features and includes a detached barn for garaging, a workshop, and a study room.

Upon entering, you'll find an inviting entrance hall/snug/study with a unique back-to-back open fireplace. The living room offers access to the kitchen/breakfast room and the dining room, all sharing a striking open fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room features a range of bespoke units, granite work surfaces, and a walk-in larder. The utility room and a spacious dining room complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, a shower room, and a family bathroom. The master bedroom offers views of the gardens, while the family bathroom boasts a modern suite with a roll-top bath. A separate shower room is also provided.

The property sits on a quiet lane and offers ample off-road parking. A detached barn with power and light has garaging and workshop space on the ground floor, while a studio/office is located above, complete with cloakroom facilities. The lovely rear garden features lush lawns, mature trees, and various seating areas, along with a charming old brick wall and a century-old apple tree. This property has it all – character, space, and a beautiful garden. 

LIVING ROOM 12' 3" x 18' 3" (3.73m x 5.56m)  

LIVING ROOM 9' 5" x 23' 10" (2.87m x 7.26m)  

KITCHEN 17' 8" x 11' 3" (5.38m x 3.43m)  

LAUNDRY 11' 11" x 5' 11" (3.63m x 1.8m)  

DINING ROOM 15' 2" x 10' 9" (4.62m x 3.28m)  

WC 4' 9" x 4' 0" (1.45m x 1.22m)  

BEDROOM ONE 14' 10" x 12' 1" (4.52m x 3.68m)  

BATHROOM 8' 10" x 8' 10" (2.69m x 2.69m)  

LIVING ROOM 14' 7" x 8' 3" (4.44m x 2.51m)  

BEDROOM TWO 9' 9" x 12' 2" (2.97m x 3.71m)  

BEDROOM THREE 9' 5" x 7' 11" (2.87m x 2.41m)  

BATHROOM 8' 4" x 7' 2" (2.54m x 2.18m)  

STUDIO/OFFICE 11' 9" x 19' 5" (3.58m x 5.92m)  

STUDIO BATHROOM 7' 7" x 3' 11" (2.31m x 1.19m)  

A holding deposit equivalent to 1 weeks rent will be required to reserve the property, while referencing checks are being carried out. With the tenants' consent, this holding deposit will be refunded against the first months' rent. The holding deposit can be retained if the applicant provides false or misleading information, fails Right to Rent checks, withdraws from the property or fails to take reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy.

In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act, applicants will be required to enter into the tenancy agreement no more than 15 days after paying the holding deposit. Failure to do so for any of the aforementioned reasons, may result in you losing your holding deposit. An extension to the deadline may be entered into, if agreed by all parties

Right to Rent Checks

By Law, Right To Rent checks must be carried out and as such, applicants will be required to provide original proof of ID (Passport and Residents Permits) and current address ID in accordance with Home Office guidelines.

Acceptable forms of address ID are as follows:
• Driving license
• Recent utility bill (within the last 3 months, we cannot accept mobile phone bills)
• Council Tax bill
• Letter from employer or GP (specifically stating & confirming your current address, on headed paper)
• Mortgage statement
• Tenancy agreement signed and dated within the last 6 months
Please note that we cannot accept bank statements

All potential tenants over the age of 18, will be subject to a credit check, carried out by a 3rd party to check for CCJ's, IVA's & Bankruptcy. Applicants will need to provide proof of an income of at least 2.5 times the annual rent. Additional checks include an employment check, affordability checks, previous Landlord reference and proof of address history, usually up to 3 years.

Local Housing Allowance applicants will require a working guarantor and be able to prove an income of 3 x the annual rent.

You may be required to provide Bank statements (to assess income), pay slips, benefits award letters, pension statements, WFTC award letter.  

Photos taken August 2023