Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent

A charming 2 bedroom detached gate lodge situated at the entrance to a historic country estate in Chiddingstone Hoath. The refurbished accommodation includes kitchen with separate utility, reception room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom.
Available August 2024.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the Landlord’s letting agents, RH & RW Clutton ).

SITUATION
The property is set back from a quiet country lane at the entrance to the historic Stonewall Park Estate in Chiddingstone Hoath. Chiddingstone Hoath lies to the south of Chiddingstone, a popular Kentish village with a village shop, church and the historic Chiddingstone Castle and access to many footpaths.

The nearest mainline stations are at Cowden, Edenbridge and Hildenborough, all offering a regular service into London. There is access to the M25 J5 at Sevenoaks and Gatwick Airport is also within easy reach.

DESCRIPTION
Penshurst Lodge is a charming detached lodge which has been subject to an extensive and sympathetic refurbishment that included an upgrade to the heating system, some replacement windows and secondary glazing, a new kitchen, newly created utility room and a modernised bathroom.

The front door opens into a bright entrance hall and through into a double aspect sitting room with a fireplace and inset wood burner. Beyond is the kitchen which has been fitted with new shaker style kitchen units and a built in electric oven with ceramic hob and extractor hood over. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer and a side door leads out to the garden. There are two good sized double bedrooms each with a pleasant outlook over the garden. The bathroom has been updated and includes a shower over the bath and a separate cloakroom. A timber clad addition has been adapted to create a separate utility room, with a range of wall and floor units with spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer, and a further room which may be used as storage or as a home office.

Agent Notes:
1) Floor coverings are due to be installed at the end of July.
2) There is a dishwasher and a fridge freezer at the property which have been left behind by the outgoing tenant which a new tenant may make use of.

OUTSIDE
The property sits centrally within its own, private garden plot which is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by hedging and fencing. There are a number of mature shrubs and trees within the garden and there is a pleasant outlook towards the adjoining woodland. There is a timber shed suitable for garden storage. Parking is available on the drive entrance and behind the lodge.

GENERAL REMARKS

TENANCY
The property is to be let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial period of 12 months, with a mutual 6 month break clause, 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
One dog, dependant on the breed, or one cat may be considered and only allowed with the landlord’s specific written permission. If permitted, an additional rent of £20pcm for the pet shall be payable in addition to the monthly rent.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. There is a new oil fired central heating system providing heat via radiators and hot water to a cylinder, altso with an immersion. Some new double glazed windows and secondary glazing have been installed. Drainage is to a private system.

According to Ofcom’s Broadband Speed Checker, the property could achieve a download speed of 3mbps and an upload speed of 1mbps. The landlord is prepared to provide Starlink equipment to deliver better speeds, with tenants being responsible for the monthly subscription charge.

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 registered with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) insured scheme. 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 garden including the flower bed borders, shrubs and hedges together with the interior of the house. The landlord will be responsible for the exterior and structure.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
Prior to the refurbishment, Penshurst Lodge was issued an EPC rating of F. A new EPC has been commissioned to reflect the upgraded heating system and improvements to the windows.

OUTGOINGS & OTHER CHARGES
For the duration of the tenancy, the tenant will be required to pay the Council Tax to Sevenoaks District Council (Band E), 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

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the Landlord’s letting agents, RH & RW Clutton ).