3 bedroom detached house to rent

A lovely Grade II listed 17th century cottage in the most idyllic, scenic, rural location with stunning views over open countryside and towards the South Downs. Many period features including exposed beams and an open fireplace. Available immediately.

DESCRIPTION
A lovely Grade II listed 17th century cottage in the most idyllic, scenic, rural location with the most stunning views over open countryside and towards the South Downs. This charming country cottage has many period features including a wealth of exposed beams and an open fire. The property has had a recent extension that provides a wonderfully spacious kitchen/breakfast room, with a mezzanine floor that can be used as an office, and has triple aspect views over the gardens and beyond, and doors opening out on to the terracing. The kitchen is well fitted with a good selection of base units and a central island with storage below. Off the hallway is a downstairs shower room/utility room which can be used by the study/bedroom 3. The dining room opens into the sitting room which has an inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove. Stairs lead up to the main bedroom with ensuite shower room, and a further double bedroom with freestanding bath and separate cloakroom with wc and wash hand basin.

Outside the house is approached via a gravel driveway with ample parking. The garden is arranged in areas of lawns, beds and terracing.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Homemead lies in a wonderfully quiet, rural position, off the beaten track, yet only 5 miles from the centre of Midhurst, 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 12 miles to the south with a wider selection of shops and the renowned Festival Theatre. Goodwood, about 9 miles to the south, has horseracing, golf and motor racing. Petersfield with a mainline station offering services to London Waterloo, is about 10 miles to the west. The property is located within the South Downs National Park and has direct access to miles of open countryside.

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 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 Landlord will be responsible for the exterior and the structure of the house. The tenant will be responsible for keeping the garden tidy to include mowing the lawns, trimming shrubs, weeding and the interior 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.

OUTGOINGS & SERVICES
The tenant will be responsible for the payment of all outgoings including communication services (telephone/internet etc) and TV Licence, Council Tax and private drainage. Mains water and electricity are connected. Gas central heating and hot water serviced by a LPG tank.

EPC rating E (52)

COUNCIL TAX - Band F - £3,153.62 (2024/2025)

DIRECTIONS
Please contact the office for directions

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the letting agent
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