South Chailey, East Sussex

A well proportioned 3 bedroom semi-detached village cottage with front and rear gardens including a vegetable plot, and off road parking.

SITUATION
The cottage lies off Markstakes Lane where it joins the A275 leading up the A272 junction. The village post office stores are within easy reach and in the other direction The Five Bells Public House. Lewes is approximately 6 miles and Haywards Heath 7.3 miles and continuing on via the A23/M23 Gatwick is 20 miles. To the south Brighton is about 14 miles.

DESCRIPTION
The property offers well proportioned family accommodation with a country kitchen with a range of wall and floor units with an electric oven with ceramic hob over, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge. There is also a utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and a separate cupboard containing the boiler. An inner hall leads to a large reception room with an inset wood burner and has stairs rising to the first floor. The bathroom is situated on the ground floor and comprises a white suite with shower over the bath.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, two overlooking the front of the property and one to the rear.

OUTSIDE
The front gardens for 1 and 2 Ivy Cottages are open to the front and primarily laid to lawn. There are some mature shrubs and an apple tree on 2 Ivy Cottage’s side. There is a terraced rear garden which is fully enclosed with a vegetable plot and has gates leading to the front garden and to the parking area. There is ample parking to the rear of the property and an attached log store/coal shed.

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.

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.

PETS
A pet will only be allowed with the landlord’s specific written consent. If consent is given, there will be an additional £20pcm for keeping a pet payable in addition to the rent.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, mains water and drainage. The house is fully double glazed.

According to Ofcom’s Broadband Speed Checker, the property is able to access standard broadband. Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations on Ofcom’s website to ensure that the broadband available suits their requirements.

TENANCY DEPOSIT
A deposit the equivalent to 5 weeks’ rent will be payable prior to the commencement of the tenancy. This will be held the Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS). 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.

MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the gardens and the interior of the house. The landlord will be responsible for the exterior and structure.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
The property has been given an Energy Rating of ‘D’.

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

DISCLOSURE UNDER THE ESTATE AGENTS’ ACT 1979
Prospective tenants should note that a member of our staff has a personal interest in this property.