Bowders Farmhouse, Balcombe BOWDERS FARMHOUSE Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe West Sussex, RH17 6QH

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Bowders Farmhouse, Balcombe BOWDERS FARMHOUSE Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe West Sussex, RH17 6QH Bowders Farmhouse, Balcombe BOWDERS FARMHOUSE Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe West Sussex, RH17 6QH Entrance hall • Kitchen/Utility/Laundry Rooms Sitting Room • Study • Dining Room • Cellar 4 Bedrooms • En-Suite Shower and Dressing Room Attic Bedroom • Large Storage Area Good Sized Garden • 3 Bay Car Port Crawley and Haywards Heath are within 6 miles (all distances are approximate) An attractive period property retaining many of its character features such as exposed beams and parquet flooring on the outskirts of Balcombe village TO LET - £2,500 PCM SITUATION The property is situated on the outskirts of Balcombe Village which offers local shopping facilities and a public house. For a greater range of shopping facilities and recreational amenities, Haywards Heath and Crawley lie within about 6 miles. Balcombe Railway Station provides a service of trains to London (London Victoria and London Bridge). The M23 and Gatwick Airport are also conveniently located. DESCRIPTION An oak front door leads into the entrance hall with brick flooring and doors leading through to a good sized double aspect kitchen/dining room with exposed ceiling timbers, some retained woodblock flooring, fitted floor units and a large 5-door oil fired Aga, there is a larder cupboard and under counter spaces for appliances. Beyond the kitchen is an ample utility room incorporating a cloakroom with space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. There are three reception rooms each overlooking the garden offering a drawing room with an inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner, sitting room with exposed floorboards and open fireplace and a useful study. On the first floor there are four carpeted double bedrooms each with a pleasant outlook and character features and two bathrooms incorporating showers. A further staircase leads to the second floor bedroom which has access into the attic storage space. OUTSIDE There is a good sized enclosed garden (approximately 0.33 acres) with several trees, a three bay car port / log store and a brick built shed. Please note that the property is located at the entrance to a working farm. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Gas fired central heating. TENANCY The property will be let under the terms of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial period of 12 months year. The property is to be let unfurnished. DEPOSIT A deposit of two months’ rent will be payable upon the signing of the Tenancy Agreement in addition to the first month’s rent. The deposit will be payable at the commencement of the term and will be refunded at the end of the tenancy subject to the property being handed back in good and tenantable condition. The deposit will not be accepted in lieu of any outstanding rent. The rent shall be £2,500 per calendar month and will be payable monthly in advance by standing order. MAINTENANCE The tenant shall be responsible for maintaining the interior of the property and the garden. The landlord is responsible for maintaining the structure of the property. OUTGOINGS The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings including council tax. Council tax is payable to Mid Sussex District Council, the property is in Band G. PETS will only be allowed with the Landlord’s specific written permission. REFERENCES AND FEES Financial and personal references will be required, as well as a reference from a previous landlord, if applicable. An administration fee of £200 inclusive of VAT will be charged to the prospective tenant to cover the cost of taking up references and the preparation of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. Prospective tenants are required to complete an application form in full. There is also a charge for the inventory/check in procedure which is in the region of £200+VAT. DIRECTIONS From the M23, come off at junction 10a southbound. Left at the roundabout signposted Balcombe until you get to the village. Left at the mini roundabout, straight on at the crossroads by the pub. Head towards Haywards Heath and Bowders Farmhouse is approximately 1 mile outside the village on the right hand side. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the Landlord’s letting agents, RH & RW Clutton - 01342 410122. NOTICE: RH & RW Clutton (and their joint agents where applicable) for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property for whom they act, give notice that (i) these particulars are a general outline only, for the guidance of prospective tenants or purchasers, and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract. (ii) RH & RW Clutton cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, 01342 410122 references to condition and other details contained herein and prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on them as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. (iii) the vendor does not make or give, and neither RH & RW Clutton nor www.rhrwclutton.com any person in the employ of RH & RW Clutton has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. 92 High Street East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3DF Property particulars prepared May 2017.
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