Rural East Grinstead, West Sussex

* Currently being refurbished * A detached 4 bedroom moated house with an annexe in a setting that can only be described as a tranquil oasis,in the middle of the enchanting Gravetye Estate.

SITUATION
The setting can only be described as a tranquil oasis, nestled in a valley in the middle of the enchanting Gravetye Estate. The 630 acre Gravetye Estate is situated in the Sussex Countryside and is home to the Jacobean Gravetye Manor, a luxury hotel and restaurant with magnificent gardens and grounds. East Grinstead (5.1 miles) and Crawley (7.5 miles) offer a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities and a wide range of primary and secondary schooling, both state and private. There are good road connections which include the A22 and M23 leading to the M25 and mainline stations at East Grinstead, Three Bridges (6.4 miles), Balcombe (7.3 miles), and Haywards Heath (8.3 miles) offer services to London. Gatwick Airport (10 miles) is also within easy reach.

DESCRIPTION
The Moat is a timber framed, moated house built in the 1500s with subsequent additions later in the 16th century. Formerly known as Little Gravetye, the property was built on a hammer pond and occupied by an iron-master as the main house on the Estate until Gravetye Manor was built. The property has been occupied by the same family for the past 40 years and is currently undergoing an extensive, yet sympathetic refurbishment to enhance the existing accommodation and preserve it’s character features.

A covered benched porch leads to the front door and into an entrance hall. There are three reception rooms providing living and dining space and a study, all with open fireplaces. The kitchen has been fitted with new wall and floor units with a built in electric oven, ceramic hob and extractor fan over together with an integrated dishwasher. A door leads out to an enclosed rear courtyard. There are two staircases leading to the first floor, where there are three bedrooms, a shower room and a jack and jill bathroom. There is a central dressing room with stairs up to a top floor attic bedroom.

The house and the annexe are connected via a central courtyard. The annexe accommodation includes a new kitchen with oven, hob and dishwasher, a reception room and bedroom and an updated shower room.

OUTSIDE
A gated, private shared track weaves down through the valley and leads to an extensive parking area with outbuildings including an open carport and a small single garage with attached log store. The moat surrounding the property is crossed by a brick bridge and leads into the garden. There is a large area of formal lawn to the front of the property and there are a number of mature shrubs and trees providing seclusion and well stocked flower bed borders. To the rear of the house is an enclosed courtyard between the annexe and house with a laundry room and store.

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 week’s 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.

MAINTENANCE
The tenant will be responsible for regularly maintaining the interior of the house. The landlord will be responsible for the exterior, structure and for maintenance of the garden.

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.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
Energy Performance Certificates have been commissioned and will be available shortly.

SERVICES
Mains electricity. Water costs recharged to the tenant by the landlord. Drainage is to a new private system. Central heating and hot water via oil fired boiler. The house will have new secondary glazing installed.

OUTGOINGS & OTHER CHARGES
For the duration of the tenancy, the tenant will be required to pay the Council Tax to Mid Sussex District Council (Band G for the house and A for the Annexe), 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