Graffham, Nr. Petworth, West Sussex

A charming country cottage with well presented and comfortable accommodation, located in the most fantastic, idyllic, rural setting right at the foot of the South Downs, on a small private estate. Available immediately.

DESCRIPTION
Hayland Cottage is a delightful two bedroom country property with well-presented and spacious accommodation. There is a large fitted kitchen/dining room, a south facing sitting room with fireplace and double-glazed doors opening into the garden, 2 double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower and the other with an en suite bathroom. Outside, a private garden is mainly terraced with an area of lawn and with lovely, rural, south facing views.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Hayland Cottage is located in the most fantastic, quiet, private, rural setting right at the foot of the South Downs, at the end of a farm track, in a tiny hamlet known as Woodcote, close to the very popular and much sought after village of Graffham with its church, village shop and village pub. The historic town of Petworth, with its excellent range of local shops for everyday needs, is about 5 miles to the north/east and the popular town of Midhurst about 5 miles to the north-west. The City of Chichester (13 miles) provides a broader choice with all the major supermarkets. In addition, there is horseracing, golf and motor racing at Goodwood (5 miles). Pulborough mainline station (10 miles) with a service to Gatwick, London Bridge and Victoria (70 mins), alternatively Haslemere Station (13 miles) has a fast service to Waterloo (57 mins).

PETS
As the property is located on a working farm, pets will only be allowed with the landlord’s specific written permission.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating with radiators. Private drainage. NB Water and drainage charges are included in the rent.

COUNCIL TAX - D £2,424.00 (2026/2027)

EPC - E (54)

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

TENANCY
The property is to be let furnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum period of 12 months.

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 issue third-party referencing forms for completion and collect the Holding Deposit (equivalent to one weeks rent).

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 account protected by RICS Client Money Protection and will be 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.

DIRECTIONS
From Petworth head south on A285 and after about 2 miles turn right, signposted Graffham. Continue along the lane for about a mile and turn left, signposted Graffham. Once in the village drive past the Village Hall, down the hill then turn right, signposted Heyshott and Midhurst. Drive past The White Horse pub and then turn left on a sharp right-hand bend with a small red post box. Continue through the farm and then along a long tarmac lane to Haylands Farm. At the end of the lane Hayland Cottage will be found on the right-hand side.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the letting agent
RH & RW Clutton -