Hellingly, East Sussex

A spacious detached house with a large garden, off road parking and a garage. Set on a corner plot backing onto farmland and close to Hellingly. Rent includes gardening. Available now.

SITUATION
The property is situated on the corner of Mill Lane and Grove Hill, backing onto farmland at the northern edge of Hailsham and close to and within walking distance of Hellingly, a small picturesque village with two primary schools and a church. Hailsham (approx 2 miles) and Heathfield (approx 7 miles) both offer a range of shopping and leisure facilities. The Cuckoo Trail, a 14 mile green corridor for walking and cycling, runs through the Sussex Countryside from Eastbourne to Heathfield, via Hellingly. Polegate train station (approx 6 miles) offers regular services to London and Brighton. The A22 (London to Eastbourne) is within easy reach and the M25 (Junction 5 - Sevenoaks), via the A21 and A267, is about an hour away. Gatwick Airport, from the A27 and A23, can be reached in around an hour. There is also a Community Hub nearby offering social events and space for clubs, classes, associations and societies.

DESCRIPTION
Tinkers is a deceptively spacious detached house which has been newly redecorated throughout and with new carpets. The front door opens into an entrance porch with doors leading off to a reception room and conservatory and the kitchen/dining room. The kitchen/dining room has a cream country style kitchen with a built in electric oven and ceramic hob over. There is undercounter space for a dishwasher and options for keeping a fridge/freezer. Beyond the kitchen is a rear lobby which leads into a utility/shower room with space for a washing machine and also houses the gas fired boiler.

The staircase from the entrance porch leads up to the landing. There is a principle bedroom with dressing area and ensuite shower room together with access to a loft space. A further double bedroom has bifolding doors leading out to a raised decked area with fine views across farmed fields. There are two further single bedrooms and a family bathroom comprising a white suite with a shower over the bath.

OUTSIDE
The property sits centrally within its mature garden plot which includes numerous shrubs and trees. There are timber sheds providing garden storage and a patio area adjoining the rear of the property. Gated off road parking is available to the side of the property together with a useful garage.

TENANCY
The property is to be let, unfurnished, 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.

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.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and gas. Drainage is to a private sewerage treatment plant. According to Ofcom, the property can access standard, superfast and ultrafast speed broadband. Prospective tenants should make their own investigations to ensure the broadband services available meets their requirements.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Band C.

OUTGOINGS & OTHER CHARGES
For the duration of the tenancy, the tenant will be required to pay the Council Tax to Wealden District Council (Band F), Utilities, Communication Services (telephone 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

MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the interior of the house. The landlord will be responsible for the lawn mowing, hedge cutting, the exterior and the structure of the house.

PETS
Pets will only be allowed with the landlord’s specific written permission and, if permitted, an additional rent of £20pcm per pet shall be payable in addition to the monthly rent.