Cross In Hand, East Sussex

Over 55's only. A beautifully presented apartment situated at St Benedicts, above the Holy Cross Care Home. Access to communal gardens, subsidized restaurant and plenty of parking.

DESCRIPTION
A beautifully presented and spacious one bedroom second floor apartment within the grounds of the sought after Holy Cross retirement village.

A front door opens into the entrance hall which has a storage cupboard and leads into a sitting room and into the kitchen. The kitchen includes a range of wall and floor units, built in electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood over, a washing machine and an undercounter fridge. The double bedroom has a built in wardrobe cupboard and there is also a shower room. The apartment benefits from heating via a communal system and double glazed windows, and there are also emergency pull cords.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
St Benedicts sits beside the Grade II Listed Priory Mansion and above the Holy Cross Priory Care Home set within beautifully maintained communal gardens and grounds. There are extensive facilities onsite including a restaurant, tv room, snooker area and Bowls Green and there is a schedule of activities including yoga, craft fairs and games in the mansion.

There is an onsite shop for everyday needs and Heathfield and Uckfield, which are both within a short drive, offer a wider range of shopping and recreational amenities.

TENANCY
The property is to be let furnished or unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial period of 12 months, with a view to continuing monthly thereafter by mutual agreement. This retirement apartment is available to over 55’s only.

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.

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 Client Monies Account and will be registered with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. 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.

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.

OUTGOINGS & OTHER CHARGES
For the duration of the tenancy, the tenant will be required to pay the Council Tax to Wealden District Council(Band D), Utilities, Communication Services (telephone/internet etc), TV Licence and any Green Deal Finance charges directly to the suppliers.

For a full scale of RH & RW Clutton’s Tenants Fees please visit

SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. There is heating to radiators provided by a communal heating system. Gas and electric is included in the rent.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
EPC – C

MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the interior of the property.

PETS
Regret, no pets.