Viewings from Wednesday 15 July.
The property is currently undergoing redecoration and will be available to let from August / September. All viewings strictly by appointment. For viewing enquiries, please request details through Rightmove or use contact information attached to brochure.
The National Trust is pleased to offer this delightful Grade II listed detached three bedroom flint cottage, set in the picturesque village of Slindon, near Arundel, West Sussex. Built in the early 19th century, this characterful cottage retains many original features throughout, offering a rare opportunity to live in a beautifully preserved historic home.
Dining Room - 3.55m x 3.54m
Entered directly from the front door, this welcoming room features:
* Two built in cupboards
* Wood burning stove
* Original parquet flooring
* Secondary glazing
A door leads through to the kitchen.
Living Room - 3.54m x 3.14m
A bright, cosy sitting room overlooking the front garden, complete with a working open fire and secondary glazing.
Kitchen - 3.77m x 2.49m
A double aspect kitchen fitted with:
* Cream wall and base units
* Oak effect worktops
* Space for a cooker, washing machine and dishwasher
* Separate pantry with additional storage and space for a fridge/freezer
Please note: White goods and oven are not provided.
Rear Hallway
Leading from the kitchen, with original coat hooks and access to the rear garden.
Bathroom - 2.85m x 2.37m
Fitted with:
* White suite including bath with overhead shower & screen
* Hand basin & WC
* Heated towel rail
First Floor
Bedroom 1 - 3.56m x 3.54m
A bright double bedroom with:
* Views to the front
* Built in airing cupboard
* Original feature fireplace
* Secondary glazing
Bedroom 2 - 3.54m x 2.96m
A further front facing double bedroom with built in wardrobe and secondary glazing.
Bedroom 3 / Nursery / Study - 2.76m x 2.22m
Accessed via a couple of steps from the landing, suitable as a small single bedroom, nursery, or study. Side facing window and secondary glazing.
Landing Storage
A large storage cupboard is built into the eaves at the top of the stairs.
Please note: There is no access to the loft.
Gardens
Front and rear gardens mainly laid to lawn with established shrubs.
A heated brick outhouse provides useful storage and connects directly to the garage.
Garage & Parking
Garage with driveway parking.
Services
Mains gas, electricity, and mains drainage.
Outgoings & Council Tax
The tenant is responsible for Council Tax and all associated outgoings.
Council Tax: Band F an is payable to Arun District Council.
Energy Performance Certificate
An EPC is available in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations.
The Tenancy
The property is available to let under an Assured Periodic Tenancy
Rent: The rent is to be payable by Direct Debit monthly in advance.
Rent reviews: The National Trust carries out rent reviews of the property every two years to open market value.
Deposit: The Tenant will not be required to pay a deposit or a holding deposit.
Insurance: The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the building but the Tenant will be responsible for insuring the contents.
Repairing Responsibilities
The Trust will be responsible for repairs to the structure, exterior of the building, installations for the supply of services, external decoration and fences. The Trust will be responsible for ensuring that the septic tank is serviced and emptied as necessary.
The Tenant will be responsible for internal decoration, garden and the cost of servicing their own appliances.
Sub Letting: The property shall be occupied as a single private residence only. There will be no right to assign, sub-let or part with possession for the whole or any part of the premises.
Pets:Tenants must seek the landlord's permission for any animals or birds to be kept at the property.
GDPR
As a Tenant of the National Trust, we will use your personal information to fulfil our contract with you. This may include, but is not limited to, sending you rental invoices, tenant and landlord correspondence, and contacting you with information about issues or activities relating to your lease. We will not pass your details to third parties except where you have provided explicit consent or where we need to do so in order to fulfil our legal or landlord responsibilities, for example if we need to send your address or contact details to a maintenance contractor so they can carry out repairs, or where we are required to liaise with Council Tax departments or Utilities companies at the beginning or end of a Tenancy.