Property description
Superb apartment in an impressive Grade II* listed Country House.
Description
Ditton Place is a grand country residence, built in 1904. Its exterior has many fine features including an impressive, curved stone entrance porch with four Ionic columns, opening to the shared entrance vestibule, which leads in turn to the grand communal reception hall. At the northern end, stairs rise to the first floor and a wide landing leading to apartment 6.
The apartment has beautiful period features including sash windows, antique wood floors to the hall and reception room. The 27’ reception room has three tall sash windows framing the wonderful views over the grounds; it offers plenty of space for sofas and a dining table. The well-equipped kitchen is opposite, with views to the front; it has a good range of under counter drawers and wall hung cupboards with marble worktops, a breakfast bar and integrated appliances.
The principal bedroom suite has a dressing area with fitted wardrobe, a spacious en suite shower room, with a shower cubicle basin with marble surround and shelving, and a range of cupboards under; the second bedroom could be used as a study, with bespoke purpose built desk, shelving and storage, arranged either side of the sash window and views to the front. Across the hallway is a bathroom, with a free-standing bath, separate shower cubicle, basin with marble countertop and a WC.
Ditton Place is surrounded by approximately 13.57 acres of parklike gardens and grounds, including the formal gardens which lie to the south and west, with a west facing loggia and terrace adjoining the ground floor; there is a tennis court, and acres of parkland. The long driveway which winds through the estate is also a public footpath, connecting to the surrounding countryside. Residents parking is to the front of the house.
Location
Ditton Place is situated in the beautiful countryside of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the villages of Balcombe and Handcross. The house is rural yet not remote; the thriving village of Balcombe is three miles distant and, as well as having a station with regular services to London and Brighton, provides for day to day needs with a pub, village store, primary school and doctor’s surgery. Haywards Heath and Crawley (both 6.5 miles) offer further amenities including a range of shops, restaurants, leisure centres and supermarkets.
Sussex offers many excellent sporting opportunities with golf at Royal Ashdown, Haywards Heath and Piltdown, and many other courses across the county. There is racing at Goodwood, Lingfield and Plumpton, and sailing at Ardingly Reservoir. There are many bridle paths and footpaths which are in close access of the property.
Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel, Gravetye Manor and Ockenden Manor.
Rail services to London and Brighton are available at Balcombe (three miles), with a fast service from Three Bridges (6.4 miles) or Gatwick airport (ten miles). The A23/M23 is readily accessed to the north of Balcombe and connects to the coast and the national motorway network.
There is an excellent range of highly regarded schools in the area, including Handcross Park (Brighton College), Ardingly College, Worth School, Hurstpierpoint College, Cumnor House, Great Walstead and Brambletye. All times and distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,773 sq ft
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Additional Info
Deposit payable: £2,884.61 (5 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £576.92 (1 weeks rent)
Minimum Term: 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance71:Teba,Superb apartment in an impressive Grade II* listed Country House.
Description
Ditton Place is a grand country residence, built in 1904. Its exterior has many fine features including an impressive, curved stone entrance porch with four Ionic columns, opening to the shared entrance vestibule, which leads in turn to the grand communal reception hall. At the northern end, stairs rise to the first floor and a wide landing leading to apartment 6.
The apartment has beautiful period features including sash windows, antique wood floors to the hall and reception room. The 27’ reception room has three tall sash windows framing the wonderful views over the grounds; it offers plenty of space for sofas and a dining table. The well-equipped kitchen is opposite, with views to the front; it has a good range of under counter drawers and wall hung cupboards with marble worktops, a breakfast bar and integrated appliances.
The principal bedroom suite has a dressing area with fitted wardrobe, a spacious en suite shower room, with a shower cubicle basin with marble surround and shelving, and a range of cupboards under; the second bedroom could be used as a study, with bespoke purpose built desk, shelving and storage, arranged either side of the sash window and views to the front. Across the hallway is a bathroom, with a free-standing bath, separate shower cubicle, basin with marble countertop and a WC.
Ditton Place is surrounded by approximately 13.57 acres of parklike gardens and grounds, including the formal gardens which lie to the south and west, with a west facing loggia and terrace adjoining the ground floor; there is a tennis court, and acres of parkland. The long driveway which winds through the estate is also a public footpath, connecting to the surrounding countryside. Residents parking is to the front of the house.
Location
Ditton Place is situated in the beautiful countryside of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the villages of Balcombe and Handcross. The house is rural yet not remote; the thriving village of Balcombe is three miles distant and, as well as having a station with regular services to London and Brighton, provides for day to day needs with a pub, village store, primary school and doctor’s surgery. Haywards Heath and Crawley (both 6.5 miles) offer further amenities including a range of shops, restaurants, leisure centres and supermarkets.
Sussex offers many excellent sporting opportunities with golf at Royal Ashdown, Haywards Heath and Piltdown, and many other courses across the county. There is racing at Goodwood, Lingfield and Plumpton, and sailing at Ardingly Reservoir. There are many bridle paths and footpaths which are in close access of the property.
Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel, Gravetye Manor and Ockenden Manor.
Rail services to London and Brighton are available at Balcombe (three miles), with a fast service from Three Bridges (6.4 miles) or Gatwick airport (ten miles). The A23/M23 is readily accessed to the north of Balcombe and connects to the coast and the national motorway network.
There is an excellent range of highly regarded schools in the area, including Handcross Park (Brighton College), Ardingly College, Worth School, Hurstpierpoint College, Cumnor House, Great Walstead and Brambletye. All times and distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,773 sq ft
Directions
Additional Info
Deposit payable: £2,884.61 (5 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £576.92 (1 weeks rent)
Minimum Term: 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance
72:Tc5f,Tenancy Information
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Rules for how fees will be charged for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are different to how fees will be charged for Non-Housing Act Tenancies (nha). All our fees and charges are shown including VAT.
Housing act tenancies (AST)
Holding deposit Equivalent of one weeks rent
Changing tenancy documents once signed £50, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Deposit: Annual rent less than £50,000 Equivalent to five weeks' rent / annual rent £50,000 or more Equivalent to six weeks' rent
Change of sharer £50 for one reference and a new tenancy agreement, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment
Late, unpaid, returned rent payments 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Lost keys Any cost for the replacement of keys, fobs, security devices or associated items
non-housing act tenancies (nha)
Pre Tenancy Application Charge (ptac) Equivalent of one weeks rent or £600. If you withdraw from the tenancy: Private tenancies - minimum of £300 per person. Company tenancies - minimum of £600
Tenancy paperwork £360
Company reference checks £120 per reference
Deposit Usually equivalent to six weeks rent / with pet eight weeks
Check-in and/or out From £120 to £620 approx. Check your tenancy agreement to confirm who is responsible for paying this charge
Call out services (inc out of hours) £60 per hour and/or the contractors invoice where your actions or lack of actions result in us or a contractor attending the property to remedy the situation
Last minute cancellation of pre-arranged visits £60 per visit and any contractor invoice
Hourly rate £60 plus any replacement costs if we or the landlord have to replace any damaged items, or return any fixtures or fittings to their original position, as per the inventory
Any overseas payment charges £30 per payment
Late/unpaid/returned rent payments £60 late payment charge and 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Change of sharer £475 / Additional sharer (at the same time) £100
Renewal negotiation £200 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required £45 per reference
Changing tenancy documents once signed £180
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment
Key features
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Flats / Apartments - Flat
not-specified
More features
Superb period conversion, First floor apartment, Beautiful communal gardens and grounds, Residents parking at the front of the House, EPC Rating = C
More details
- Property type
- Flats / Apartments - Flat
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £2500
- Weekly price
- £577
- Available from
- Not specified
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Furnishing
- not-specified
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This listing is located at Brantridge Lane, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17, Haywards Heath.