Shipley, West Sussex

An attractive, single storey, 3 bedroom property in a superb rural location, a former agricultural building, with 1,615 sq ft of spacious and very well presented accommodation. Includes a large drive, garden and outbuildings. Available immediately.



DESCRIPTION
Helford is an attractive, well presented single storey rural property. The spacious and very well presented accommodation includes solid wood doors, uPVC double glazed windows with oak surrounds and sills, plus oak skirtings and architraves. The light and airy entrance hall gives access to all the accommodation which includes a large triple aspect sitting room with French doors opening on to a small terrace, which in turn gives access to the larger front terrace and garden and front parking area. The sitting room also opens into the very well-appointed kitchen with an extensive range of wall and base units and a large central island, with superb black sparkle granite worktops throughout, and is fitted with integral fridge and freezer, electric hob with extractor over, and a double electric oven.

At the entrance door there is a utility room fitted with power and water supply, a base unit with stainless sink and drainer and a cupboard housing a Megaflo immersion tank. Adjacent to this is the cloakroom. Further along the hallway are the three double bedrooms, (one with an ensuite shower room) and a family bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached via a gravel driveway with parking at the front of the house and an area of garden. The drive continues past the house into a large hard standing area at the rear providing extensive parking and gives access to the outbuildings.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Helford is located in an unspoilt, rural location, south of Coolham and West of Shipley and just 2 and a half miles from the Knepp Rewilding project, with its 16 miles of footpaths and bridleways covering 3,500 acres, making it ideal for walking, running, biking and horse riding. A range of excellent schools may be found in Coolham, Shipley, and the charming village of West Chiltington with its village hall, two post offices and public houses. More shopping and leisure facilities can be found at Billingshurst about 5 miles to the west, with a mainline station with trains into Victoria and London Bridge (about 70 minutes) and the historic town of Horsham is about 10 miles to the north which offers a more comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities and mainline station. In addition, the larger towns and cities of Guildford (16 miles), Worthing (18 miles), Chichester (22 miles) and Brighton (27 miles) are all with reach. Golf is at the West Sussex Golf Club near Pulborough. Good road links are found to the east on the A24 providing easy access to the national motorway network, central London (50 miles) Gatwick Airport (26 miles) and to the south coast (18 miles).

COUNCIL TAX – Band F £3,333.12 (2025/2026)

DIRECTIONS
On the A272, between Billingshurst and A24, at Coolham, head south on B2139 for about 1.5 miles and turn left into Sincox Lane. Continue along Sincox Lane for a few hundred yards and the entrance to Helford will be found on the left hand side.

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 week’s 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 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.

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.

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.
EPC – C (74)

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water, private drainage and oil fired boiler providing central heating and hot water.

OUTGOINGS & OTHER CHARGES
For the duration of the tenancy, the tenant will be required to pay the Council Tax (to be assessed), Utilities, Communication Services (telephone/internet etc), TV Licence.

VIEWING
Strictly by confirmed, timed appointment only and all viewings MUST be accompanied by the agent.