Rent 4 bedroom house in Rother

an impressive grade ii listed timber framed barn conversion set in a peaceful, rural location with far-reaching countryside views. long let available. this beautiful barn dates back to the 17th century and offers a wealth of exposed timbers, with solid oak and slate flooring throughout. the property is approached via a long private shared drive through stunning countryside and offers an enchanting sun-filled garden. accommodation comprises a country-style kitchen/breakfast room, a drawing room (with access to the garden) which leads into the sitting room with the added feature of a double-side woodburner, a boot room/study with fitted cupboards and a utility room which opens onto a sandstone walled courtyard with an open barn/log store, seating area and additional, secure parking. the main turned oak staircase leads to the first floor where there are three bedrooms with impressive vaulted ceilings and two bath/shower rooms (one en suite). a secondary staircase off the ground floor leads to a further double bedroom and shower room. a sweeping, gravel driveway with an electric gate leads to an ample parking area to the side of the property which gives gated access to the delightful south-facing rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with stone walls, shrub borders and mature specimen trees. features - entrance porch and reception hall with cloakroom and wc. - spacious kitchen/breakfast room with feature sandstone walls, country-style units, granite work surfaces, butler's sink, range cooker with induction hob and extractor hood, a dishwasher and american style fridge/freezer and a useful enclosed larder. - study/boot room with extensive shelving and built in desk/worktop. - utility room with washing machine and tumble drier, butler's sink and additional american-style fridge freezer. - drawing room which is dual aspect with a door leading onto garden. the ceiling is part vaulted and is overlooked by the galleried landing. the drawing room leads into the dual aspect sitting room with extensive shelving and both rooms benefit from a double fronted woodburner. - turned oak staircase leading to the part galleried first floor landing with built-in storage cupboards. - master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and built-in storage and hanging cupboards. floor to mid height windows offer spectacular countryside views. en-suite bathroom with his and hers wash hand basins set in a marble topped vanity unit, walk in waterfall shower and wc. - two further double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings. - family bathroom with clawfoot bath, washhand basin and wc. - a secondary staircase off the ground floor gives access to a fourth double bedroom and shower room with built-in waterfall shower, washhand basin and wc. - delightful garden to the rear of the property and raised lawn areas with brick planters and low hedge borders to the front and side. - walled courtyard (accessed from the utility room) with wooden solid gates, open barn/log store, seating area and additional secure parking. - ample parking area - local authority: rother district council. - council tax band: g (). - services: oil fired central heating. - mains electricity and water. - private drainage. -**please note - restricted head height in drawing room and sitting room.** - sorry, no pets. - available unfurnished or part-furnished. * gardening service available at additional negotiations. this lovely barn is set at the end of a lengthy private, shared driveway in a tucked-away location on the rural periphery of hurst green and within the high weald area of outstanding natural beauty. the village has a rich history including links to the infamous ''hawkhurst gang'. nearby tunbridge wells provides a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants and amenities. a network of public footpaths gives access to numerous country walks over glorious neighbouring un-spoilt countryside. there are a host of leisure and tourist attractions in the area including pashley manor and great dixter gardens, bodiam castle and batemans (national trust), walking, cycling and cultural events at bedgebury forest and water-sports, fishing and sailing at bewl water reservoir and rye. there is a good choice of schools in both the state and private sectors including marlborough house and st ronans at hawkhurst, bricklehurst manor house at wadhurst, claremont senior school at bodiam, vinehall school at robertsbridge and dulwich preparatory at cranbrook, cranbrook school (boarding) and benenden girls school. excellent road and rail communications are on hand, with the a21 giving access to the m25 for gatwick (lessthan 1h away), heathrow airports and the city. robertsbridge and etchingham stations provide services to london bridge (1h05min)charing cross and cannon street with journey times from 1 hour 15 minutes. alternatively, staplehurst station has regular services to london bridge, cannon street and charing cross with journey times from under an hour. - etchingham 2 miles - robertsbridge 3 miles - tunbridge wells 9 miles - staplehurst 11 miles - rye 15 miles - london 52 miles (all distances are approximate) available now relevant lettings 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 or 6 weeks' rent during the tenancy (payable to jackson-stops) - variation of contract: payment of £50 (at) 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 (at) 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.