2 bedroom house to rent

An attractive end of terrace cottage on a quiet country lane within walking distance of the village centre. Various outbuildings, garden and parking. Available December 2024.

SITUATION
Horsted Keynes has a local shop, public house, primary school and parish church. For a greater range of shopping facilities and recreational amenities, Haywards Heath lies about 5 miles distant. The mainline railway station at Haywards Heath provides a fast and regular service of trains to London (Victoria, London Bridge and Thameslink services) and the south coast. The property is also conveniently located for access to Gatwick Airport and the M23.

DESCRPTION
8 New Church Cottages is an end of terrace cottage with much character and charm. There is an entrance hall, with understairs cupboard, leads into a sitting room which overlooks the front garden and kitchen/dining room with fitted units and recessed cupboards. Beyond is a lean-to/rear lobby which leads out to the garden.

The first floor offers two good sized bedrooms, overlooking the front and rear, and a bathroom with shower over the bath.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a lane and sits opposite the village primary school. There is off road parking available to the side of the property. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and enjoys a degree of seclusion provided by boundary hedges and trees. There is an attached brick outhouse providing garden storage and an outside WC. A further shed provides utility space with plumbing for a washing machine.

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 weeks 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.

PETS
Pets will only be allowed with the Landlord’s specific written permission. If permitted, a £20pcm per pet will be payable in addition to the monthly rental.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. The central heating system is oil fired to radiators. Private shared drainage.

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.

MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the garden and the interior of the house. The landlord will be responsible for the exterior and structure.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
The property has been given an Energy Rating of E.

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), Utilities, Communication Services (telephone/intermet 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 Cluttons Tenant Fees, please visit .

According to Ofcom’s Broadband Speed Checker, the property is able to access standard and superfast broadband. Prospective tenants should make their own investigations to ensure that the broadband available suits their requirements.

WHITE GOODS
Prospective tenants need to be aware that white goods are not included in this rental.