2 Bed Terraced House To Rent

A Grade II Listed terraced cottage in the sought after estate village of Chevening, opposite the church. The charming accommodation includes kitchen/breakfast room, with separate utility, sitting room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom. Garden with small outbuilding. On street parking.


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

SITUATION
Chevening is a pretty, rural estate village with a parish church within the Kent Downs AONB. The village is situated 4 miles to the north-west of Sevenoaks and is within easy reach of the A21 and M25 Orbital Motorway. Mainline rail stations with fast access into central London are at Dunton Green and Sevenoaks. There is a range of primary schools in the area, including Chevening St Botolph’s CEVA Primary School in the neighbouring village of Chipstead, and also a good choice of private and state secondary schools.

ACCOMMODATION
11 Chevening Village is a Grade II listed, village house with much charm and character. A wooden front door opens into the reception room which has an open fireplace and stairs leading to the first floor. Beyond lies the fitted kitchen/breakfast room with cream, shaker style wall and floor cupboards, space for a range cooker, fridge/freezer and gas cooker. There is also a larder cupboard. There is a utility room/cloakroom with gas boiler, plumbing for washing machine and a wc. From the rear lobby, a part glazed door leads to the garden.

From the first floor, doors lead off to two good sized bedrooms, each with a pleasant outlook, and a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
A gate from Chevening Road leads into the front garden which enclosed by honeycomb walling and hedging. A good sized garden with a terraced area lies to the rear of the property. There is also a brick outbuilding, suitable for garden storage.

Parking on Chevening Road is on a first-come -first-served basis only. Residents are asked to park considerately and not to park on the grass verge opposite the properties.

VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the Landlord’s agents, RH & RW Clutton .

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.

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

SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas -fired central heating to radiators. Secondary glazing.

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

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

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

PETS
Pets will only be allowed with the landlord’s specific written permission and, if permitted, an additional rent of £20pcm per pet shall be payable in addition to the monthly rent.