2 Bed Detached House To Rent

An extensively refurbished white weatherboarded cottage in a private, secluded location on Selsfield Common. Carport and parking. Garden with pizza oven. Available for rent from mid December 2025.


SITUATION
The cottage is situated in a private secluded location on Selsfield Common, which is partly owned by the National Trust, and has easy access to many beautiful country walks. Selsfield Common lies half-way between West Hoathly and Turners Hill which provide local shopping facilities and primary schooling. Lindfield is close by and has a variety of individual specialist shops and restaurants. For a greater range of shopping facilities and recreational amenities, East Grinstead lies within 4 miles and Haywards Heath and Crawley lie within about 8 miles. Mainline rail services to London (Victoria and London Bridge) can be found at Three Bridges and East Grinstead, whilst the M23 can be accessed within 4 miles. Gatwick Airport is also within easy reach.

DESCRIPTION
2 Selsfield Place Farm Cottage is a charming white weatherboarded period property which has undergone an extensive and high specification refurbishment earlier this year, with light and airy rooms and a fine rural outlook to the rear. The cottage has an entrance porch opening into a utility room which has an integrated washing machine, tumble dryer and undercounter freezer. There is a modern shaker style kitchen which overlooks the front garden and has integrated appliances including an oven, induction hob, slimline dishwasher, under counter fridge. The bathroom is on the ground floor and comprises a white suite with a shower over the bath and an underfloor heat pad. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor, one with far reaching views to the rear.

OUTSIDE
1 & 2 Selsfield Place Farm Cottages are situated at the end of a private shared drive from the main lane. There is a single carport to the side of the cottage with off road parking for two cars to the side. The front garden is laid to lawn, and path leads to the main door and around to the garden at the side. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a wooded area at the end and enclosed by hedging. There is a timber shed for garden storage.

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

TENANCY
The property is to be let unfurnished 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 maintaining the interior of the house and the garden and hedges. The landlord will be responsible for the exterior and the structure.

TENANCY DEPOSIT
A deposit the equivalent to 5 weeks’ rent will be payable prior to the commencement of the tenancy. This will be registered by the landlord with MyDeposits. 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 an EPC rating of C.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Central heating and hot water via a new oil-fired boiler. Drainage is to a private, shared system; tenant(s) will be responsible for a proportion of the annual emptying cost.

According to Ofcom, the property could achieve a download speed of 7mbps and an upload speed of 1mbps. Please visit Ofcom's website to ensure the mobile data and broadband availability suit your requirements. It is possible a mobile data dongle would provide better broadband speeds. Please note the property has cabling laid on for a Starlink dish to be installed, should prospective tenants prefer this option. Starlink gives a speed in excess of 100.

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 D), TV Licence, oil, and electricity directly to the suppliers. The portion of the charge for emptying the sewage treatment plant will be paid to the Landlord. For a full scale of RH & RW Cluttons Tenant Fees, please visit