Paddockhurst Lane Balcombe RH17

Paddockhurst Lane Balcombe RH17 www.rhrwclutton.com

Great Strudgates * 4 Reception rooms * 4 Bedrooms * 2 Bathrooms Balcombe ● RH17 6RB

A beautiful farmhouse situated in a truly rural location at the end of a private Estate driveway between Turners Hill and Balcombe.

LOCATION Great Strudgates stands midway between Turners Hill and Balcombe boasting a secluded and peaceful rural location overlooking adjoining fields.

SHOPPING & FACILITIES Both Turners Hill and Balcombe both villages provide a range of local shopping facilities, public houses, primary schooling and parish churches. For a greater range of shops and recreational amenities, Haywards Heath and Crawley both lie within about 6 miles.

TRANSPORT Mainline rail services to London (Victoria, London Bridge and Thameslink) can be found at Balcombe or Three Bridges stations, whilst the M23 can be accessed within about 4 miles at Junction 10A. Gatwick Airport is also within easy reach.

SCHOOLING All schools in the local area boast excellent Ofsted reports. Primary schooling Turners Hill C of E Primary School St Peters C of E Primary School Private schooling Worth School Independent Boarding School Handcross Park School Cumnor House Preparatory School Secondary schooling Oathall Community College Imberhorne Secondary School

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Boasting many character features, the accommodation is well proportioned and briefly comprises : Large Entrance hall with stairs rising to first floor Kitchen/breakfast room with fitted wall and floor units together with an oil fired Aga. Dining room 16'10" x 11'6" (5.14m x 3.52m) boasting an inglenook fireplace and woodblock flooring. Sitting room 19'10" x 16'0" (6.06m x 5.03m) enjoying exposed timbers, an open firepace and offers recessed storage space Office 15'11" x 9'10" with a pleasant outlook over the garden. Family room 16'7" x 9'5" (5.05m x 2.88m) with wooden stable door through to Utility room with fitted floor units, larder cupboard and cloakroom First floor The principal staircase leads to a large landing space and through to : Bedroom 1 15'7" x 13'7" (4.74m x 4.14m) with built in wardrobe cupboards. Bedroom 2 14'7" x 9'9" (4.46m x 2.98m) with built in wardrobe cupboards. Bedroom 3 17'0" x 11'06" (5.20 x 3.52m) with exposed timbers and floorboards. A further landing accessed by either a second staircase or via bedroom three, leads to Bedroom 4 11'2" x 8'1" (4.23m x 2.72m) Shower room WC, wash hand basin and shower cublicle. Outside The farmhouse is approached via a long private Estate driveway and there is ample parking to the front and is surrounded by attractive gardens which are principally laid to lawn with a paved patio area and flower bed borders. There is an outbuilding incorporating a room which could be used as a workshop/store room and a separate boiler room. The property adjoins open fields on three sides and generally enjoys a fine rural aspect.

GENERAL REMARKS

Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with the Landlord’s letting agents, RH & RW Clutton.

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.

Rent The rent shall be £2,600 per calendar month payable monthly in advance by direct debit.

Deposit A deposit equivalent to 2 months rent will be required prior to the commencement of the tenancy. This will be held by RH & RW Clutton under the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. The deposit will be refunded at the termination of the tenancy, subject to the property being given up in a satisfactory condition and with no rent arrears. 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 the structure.

Services Mains electricity and water. Drainage is to a private system. The central heating system is oil fired, as is the Aga.

Outgoings The tenant will be responsible for the payment of all outgoings including Council Tax, which is payable to Mid Sussex District Council (Band G).

References & 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 include the referencing of two prospective tenants, additional prospective tenant references will be charged at £30 inclusive of VAT per application. Please be advised that this fee is non- refundable and does not form part of a holding deposit. Prospective tenants will be required to complete an application form in full.

A charge for the Inventory and check-in procedure is also applicable. (01342) 410122 92 High Street | East Grinstead Pets Unfortunately pets are not considered at this property. West Sussex | RH19 3DF

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Particulars prepared and photographs prepared May 2015.