Property description
A charming, newly redecorated 2 bed cottage with off street parking and a small courtyard garden in a quiet spot in the heart of Petworth town centre. Available immediately, unfurnished.
DESCRIPTION
A unique and characterful, recently redecorated, detached, 2 bedroom period cottage, with parking, quietly situated in the very heart of Petworth Town centre. Just off the High Street, the property is approached via a private shared lane and through a small front garden. The pretty external elevations include red brick and local stone and has a slate tiled roof. The entrance porch gives access to the double reception room, with a dining area leading to the sitting area with wood burning stove and attractive hand built shutters throughout. Off the sitting room is the kitchen/breakfast room, which is fitted with wall and base units, space for dishwasher, washing machine and an under counter fridge. There is an electric oven and a four ring gas hob with extractor over. Off the kitchen is the cloakroom. A door from the kitchen leads out on to the delightful south facing courtyard garden, part of which has been set aside for an off street parking space.
Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, both with storage cupboards, and a bathroom with overhead shower.
LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Candle Cottage is quietly situated in the very heart of Petworth, just off the High Street and is within the Conservation Area and also within very easy reach of the excellent range of quality independent and specialist shops and other amenities in the town. Petworth is a picturesque and historic old market town dominated by Petworth House with its beautiful 750 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown. It is located within the South Downs National Park and has a primary school, three churches, various sporting facilities and a range of vibrant societies including the annual Petworth music and literary festivals. Midhurst (6 miles) has an excellent range of shops as well as the world renowned Cowdray Park Polo Ground and the Cowdray Golf Club.
Chichester (15 miles) provides a broader choice with all the major supermarkets and its renowned Festival Theatre. In addition, there is horseracing, golf and lots for the motor enthusiast at the famous Goodwood Estate (13 miles). The area has a good choice of state and independent schools for both boys and girls. Pulborough mainline station (4 miles) provides a service to Gatwick, London Bridge and Victoria (70 mins) and along the coast. Haslemere Station (10 miles) has a fast service to Waterloo (57 mins).
TENANCY
The property is available immediately and is to be let unfurnished on an Assured Periodic Tenancy.
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.
MAINTENANCE
The Landlord will be responsible for the exterior and the structure of the house. The tenant will be responsible for keeping the front and rear garden tidy and the interior of the house.
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.
OUTGOINGS & SERVICES
The tenant will be responsible for the payment of all outgoings including communication services (telephone/internet etc) and TV Licence, Council Tax and private drainage. Mains water, gas and electricity are connected. Gas boiler providing central heating and hot water.
EPC – E (42)
COUNCIL TAX - Band E £3,036.12 (2026/2027)
DIRECTIONS
The access to the property is about half way up/down the High Street, opposite John Giles Antiques. At the gap you will see Candle Cottage straight ahead of you.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the sole agent
RH & RW Clutton -
Key features
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Houses - Detached
Unfurnished
More features
Charming 2 bed detached cottage | Quiet central town location | Double reception room | Kitchen/breakfast room | 2 bedrooms | Bathroom | Cloakroom | Parking space | Small south facing courtyard garden
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £1800
- Weekly price
- £415
- Available from
- Now
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Petworth, West Sussex, Petworth.