Godstone Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7

A DISTINGUISHED AND HISTORICALLY INTERESTING GRADE II* LISTED TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE DATING FROM THE 14TH CENTURY AND IS REPUTEDLY ONE OF THE OLDEST HOUSES IN LINGFIELD The Old House is a very distinguished medieval property dating from the 14th Century. The property has been extensively renovated and refurbished, at the same time enhancing and retaining many of the beautiful original features. These include exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, priest hole original latch doors to mention a few, together with an extensive range of fitted cupboards The house is approached by a brick pathway that leads through the manicured gardens and into the entrance hall. The drawing room has stripped beams, a large inglenook fireplace and a bar area to the side. A separate dining room with fireplace, priest hole and space for a study. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room provides a comprehensive range of storage cabinets wooden work tops and offers space for a breakfast table. Appliances include over, microwave and halogen hob/grill. On the first floor there are four bedrooms. A large main master bedroom with built-in wardrobes, two modern bathrooms and stairs up to the second floor where there is somewhat restricted access to the attic bedroom. KEY FEATURES - Hall - Drawing Room & Dining Room - Kitchen/Breakfast Room, - Cloakroom - Four Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms - Second Floor Attic Bedroom - Double Garage with Room to the Rear & Side - Free Standing Conservatory - Beautiful Well-Maintained Formal Gardens - Detached Office Space OUTSIDE: - The property is approached via a shingle driveway with a turning circle with ample parking for several vehicles - Externally the property has a private garden mainly laid to lawn with patio area, summer house and access to open fields to the rear. - Garage, store room and large studio/study to the rear. Available from 9th October 2023 SITUATION: The Old House is situated about half a mile from the very pretty village medieval village of Lingfield located approximately half way between London and the south coast. The village boasts a timber framed Tudor style church and numerous architectural examples from the Tudor period. Notably a punishment cage, built in 1773 and last used in 1882 to hold a poacher. Home to the famous Lingfield race course, the village has a rich sporting history. One of the world's oldest cricket clubs originates from here, with the first recorded match being against London on 18th June 1739. Lingfield F.C play regularly at The Sports Pavilion and Lingfield Park Golf Course is a regular haunt for many in the district. The village has social events, clubs and societies such as the Lingfield and Dormansland Rifle Club which caters for a wide variety of competition shooters and the Lingfield Silver Band - a traditional village brass band. There are a variety of local shops, public houses and restaurants. Bus services cover destinations such as Caterham, Oxted, Redhill, Crawley and East Grinstead with mainline trains to London Victoria and London Bridge stations in just under the hour. The village is ideally situated for access to the M23 and M25 motorways with Gatwick and Heathrow airports at 12 and 44 miles respectively. DIRECTIONS: From the M25 Junction 6, proceed south on the A22 for approximately 5.6 miles until reaching the traffic lights at Blindley Heath. Turn left on to Ray Lane, sign posted to Lingfield. Procced ahead towards Lingfield and on entering the village turn immediately left after passing H.Wallis Ltd. The drive leads you round to the garage and parking for The Old House. PROPERTY INFORMATION - Local Authority: Tandridge District Council: 01883 722000 - Council Tax band: G RELEVANT LETTING FEES AND TENANT PROTECTION INFORMATION As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments: Pre-Tenancy Fees (Payable to Jackson-Stops) - Holding Deposit: 1 week's rent - Security Deposit: 5 weeks' rent During The Tenancy (Payable to Jackson-Stops) - Variation of Contract: Payment of £50 (inc.VAT) if you want change the tenancy agreement - Unpaid Rent: Payment of interest for the later payment of rent as a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base rate - Lost Key(s) or other security devises: Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s). - Change of Sharer: Payment of £50 (inc.VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable cost incurred if higher. - Early Termination: Liable to the Landlord for the costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy. During The Tenancy (Payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable - Utilities (gas, electricity, other fuel, water, private drainage, sewerage); Communications (telephone and broadband); Installation of cable/satellite; Subscription to cable/satellite supplier; Television licence; Council Tax. Other Permitted Payments - Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. TENANT PROTECTION - Jackson-Stops is a member of ARLA Propertymark, which is a client protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. Jackson-Stops use the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) to protect tenant deposits.