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3 bedroom detached house to rent
Key information
Property description & features
- Superb Grade II listed country cottage
- Presented in immaculate order
- Lovely period features
- 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms
- Large kitchen/dining room
- Large garden
- Double garage
- Stunning rural location
- Surrey/Sussex borders
- Available mid July 2024
DESCRIPTION
A delightful 3 bedroom Grade II Listed country cottage located in the most idyllic, private, rural location with stunning views over open countryside and working farmland. Oakhurst Cottage was refurbished to a very high standard in 2011 and featured in the interior design magazine ’25 Beautiful Homes’, part of that refurbishment included the building of an attractive extension that now provides a super kitchen/dining room and master bedroom suite. The quality of finish is superb with great attention to detail including retractable kitchen power points, recessed floor and ceiling lights in the sitting room and under floor heating and much care has been taken to retain period features including exposed oak beams and inglenook fireplaces. A ground source heat pump provides all hot water and under floor heating at low cost, and a rainwater harvester has been installed to help reduce water consumption. The property sits on the brow of a hill and is approached up a drive which is approximately one third of a mile long and is located on the Surrey/West Sussex border.
A large open and bright entrance hall leads in to the spacious and well fitted triple aspect kitchen/dining room with exposed oak beams and framing. It is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with granite work tops and integrated appliances including dishwasher, electric cooker and ceramic hob, microwave/combination oven, fridge and freezer. The sitting room has exposed oak beams and a wood burner set in an inglenook fireplace. Beyond the sitting room is the family room/snug. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom and the utility room fitted with washing machine and tumble dryer, airing cupboard and plant room.
Upstairs, the master bedroom has built in cupboards and an ensuite shower room, the shower screen is ‘smart glass’ and can be switched from clear to opaque at the press of a button. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside are beautifully landscaped gardens that overlook the surrounding countryside, an entrance drive with ample parking and a double garage (21’4 x 19’3 / 6.50m x 5.88m)
LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Oakhurst Cottage is located in a stunning, private, rural setting within Oakhurst Farm. The house sits on its own and is approached over a long farm track and is adjacent to a bridleway which gives direct access to the Sussex Border path and miles of open countryside. The Wey and Arun Canal is also a short distance away. The village of Loxwood is a thriving community, with its village school, hall, church, butchers, pubs, including the renowned Sir Roger Tichborne (within walking distance) and Onslow Arms (also within walking distance). There are a range of clubs, associations, community events and activities. A wider selection of shopping is available at Cranleigh and Billingshurst. Main line train stations from either Guildford or Billingshurst offer fast and frequent services into London, with journey times from about 35 minutes.
The area has a wide choice of exceptional schools, including Loxwood Primary, Rikkyo School, Pennthorpe Prep School, Farlington, St Cuthbert Mayne Primary School, Christ’s Hospital, Cranleigh School, St Catherine’s at Bramley and the Royal Grammar School for Boys and Guildford High School for Girls in Guildford.
OUTGOINGS & SERVICES
The tenant will be responsible for the payment of all outgoings including communication services (telephone/internet/Sky) and TV Licence and private drainage. Mains electricity is separately metered. The water is on a metered supply recharged by the landlord.
MAINTENANCE
The landlord will be responsible for the exterior and the structure of the house. The tenant will be responsible for gardening to include mowing the lawns, trimming shrubs, weeding, and for the interior of the house.
COUNCIL TAX Band G £3,695.09 (2024/2025)
EPC The property has an EPC rating of E (45)
TENANCY
The property is to be let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum period of 12 months.
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 week’s rent).
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).
DIRECTIONS
The post code will bring you into Oakhurst Lane. Go past an “Oakhurst” sign and turn right signed “Oakhurst Cottage”. Follow the farm track past a pond on your right, and turn left at a second pond. Oakhurst Cottage is at the top of the hill.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the letting agent
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