Knockholt nr Sevenoaks, Kent

A detached Victorian lodge with a garden studio, ample off road parking and a detached garage situated on a quiet country lane on the rural outskirts of Knockholt. Available May 2024.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the landlord’s managing agents RH & RW Clutton - 01342 410122.

SITUATION
Situated in a peaceful and secluded rural location at the top of the North Downs, the property is within easy reach of Knockholt village which has a thriving community and several local businesses. It is the highest village in Kent, in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and adjacent to the North Downs Way. Knockholt benefits from easy access to the major air, road and rail networks and its closeness to London. The M25 orbital motorway can be accessed within about 2 miles, giving an easy link to Gatwick and Heathrow airports as well as the continental ferry ports and Channel Tunnel. A range of schooling is available locally including Chevening St Botolph’s Primary School in Chipstead, St Olave’s Grammar School in Orpington and nearby there are the private schools, Radnor House, Russell House and Sevenoaks School.

DESCRIPTION
The property has well-proportioned kitchen with stainless steel sink, space for an electric cooker, dishwasher and for a fridge/freezer together with ample space for a dining table. Works are being undertaken to create a cloakroom and a utility room which will include further units and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a double aspect sitting room overlooking the front of the property and the garden.

On the first floor, the landing leads off to three bedrooms and a newly created, modern family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
A driveway leads from Sundridge Hill to the front of the property and provides ample parking. There is a detached brick single garage with a lean-to with power and lighting. The secluded rear garden is mostly laid to lawn with a terraced area to the rear of the house and two storage sheds. There is also a detached garden studio providing a potential home office space.

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.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Oil -fired central heating. Drainage to a private system. Prospective tenants are encouraged to visit Ofcom.org.uk to investigate the available broadband speed to the house.

OTHER FEES & CHARGES
For the duration of the tenancy, the tenant will be required to pay the Council Tax to Sevenoaks District Council ( Band F), 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 www.rhrwclutton.com.

PETS
A pet 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.

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

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


A detached 3 Victorian lodge with a garden studio, ample off road parking and a detached garage situated on a quiet country lane on the rural outskirts of Knockholt. Available May 2024.