Five Ashes Nr Mayfield, East Sussex

A traditional period, Grade II listed Sussex style farmhouse in an attractive rural location with 3 reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, 3/4 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Large garden and off road driveway parking. Available July 2024.


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

SITUATION
The property is located in an unspoilt rural location about a mile to the west of the small town of Mayfield, where many local services and amenities may be found. Tunbridge Wells is about 10 miles and London about 40 miles. There are mainline train stations at Crowborough (5 miles) and Tunbridge Wells with trains to Charing Cross.

DESCRIPTION
A period farmhouse built in the traditional Sussex style set in an attractive yet convenient location. The property is listed Grade II and constructed of brick with weatherboard-like upper elevations under a tile roof. The property is reputed to date from early times. It is known that a house belonging to one Simon Free stood on this site in 1298, and the cellars possibly originate from this period. It was also a safe house for the monks of Lewes during the Black Death and one of the beams in the upstairs room dates from 1641.

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation briefly comprises :
Lobby
Dining Hall : 20’0” x 18’0” (6.10m x 5.49m) with magnificent inglenook fireplace. Cloaks cupboard. Stairs rising with cupboard.
Cloakroom
Drawing Room : 18’6” x 17’0” (5.64m x 5.18m) with large stone inglenook fireplace. French door to garden and through door to:
Sitting Room : 16’0” x 13’6” (4.88m x 4.11m) with library shelving.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room : 28’9 x 12’ (8.76m x 3.6m) with a range of fitted units with built in electric oven and electric ceramic hob and plumbing for dishwasher.
Utility Area : with back door. Washing machine and dryer.
Door to: Cellar

FIRST FLOOR
Large Landing : with linen cupboard under eaves cupboards, doors to:
Master Bedroom : 10’9” x 15’6” (6.02m x 4.72m) with fireplace (blocked) through to:
Ensuite Bathroom : through to:
Dressing Room/Bedroom 4 : with fitted wardrobe
Bedroom 2 : 19’2” x 11’5” (5.84m x 3.48m) built in wardrobe
Bedroom 3 : 12’3” x 9’4” (3.73m x 2.84m) fitted wardrobe
Bathroom

(Note: The attic space is not available for use)

OUTSIDE
The house has wide areas of lawn with flower beds and outstanding views to the west over the Sussex Weald. The approach is over a drive, leading to a parking area by the front door. (To the rear is a converted Oast House owned by the same family and occupied by a member of them)

Limited shared use of an adjoining Sussex Barn lean-to for firewood and other purposes can be made available by agreement. Note: a Public Footpath comes in at the front entrance gate and passes the side of the house out into the field at the rear.

TENANCY
The property is to be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement for an initial period 12 months with a view to continuing monthly thereafter by arrangement.

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).

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 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.

SERVICES
Mains electricity. Shared private drainage. The central heating system is oil fired.

OTHER FEES & CHARGES
For the duration of the tenancy, the tenant will be required to pay the Council Tax to Lewes District Council, 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 Tenant Fees, please visit

PETS
Pets will only be allowed with the landlord’s specific written permission.

MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for maintaining the interior of the house. The landlord will be responsible for the structure and the basic maintenance of the garden including mowing the lawn.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
The property has been given a rating of E.

DIRECTIONS
The house is about a mile and a half due west of Mayfield. From the junction of the A272 with the A267, proceed north towards Mayfield and just beyond Five Ashes, where the road bends to the right, turn left to Rotherfield and Argos Hill. The property will be seen on the left hand side after about 3/4 of a mile just past a stone barn.