In the past 5 years there have been over 150 new regulations affecting landlords and in some cases breaches of these regulations carry a criminal record, hefty fine or prison sentence. These regulations change quickly, and it is vital a landlord is kept up to date by a professional agent.
The fully managed service at The Country House Company will:
- Manage the expectations of the landlord and the tenant. The landlord knows exactly what to expect and rely on and the tenant has a tenant charter clearly outlining their responsibilities and relationship with us.
- Initiate and make sure all safety checks are complete including electrical, gas, legionella (where required) and smoke and carbon monoxide testing.
- Ensure that boilers and Agas are serviced, chimneys swept, oil tanks filled, septic tanks emptied, alarms serviced, plus more.
- Inspect your property at regular intervals. You will know that the tenant is looking after the property and complying with the terms of the tenancy agreement. As a tenant you will be reassured that we are here to help you.
- The landlord and tenant will be able to contact us at any time to report a fault with the property and repairs will be carried out quickly and efficiently by trusted and qualified contractors.
At The Country House Company we have a specialist team, all professionally trained and experienced in property management and we have a dedicated out of hours Management phone enabling landlords or tenant to contact a member of the management team at any time.
For full details on having your property Fully Managed please contact Kate Morton on 01730 771222
Available for sale through The Country House Company is this stunning 4 bedroom Grade ll listed semi-detached cottage situated in the heart of the village.
This stylish home, formerly two cottages, has been the subject of sympathetic refurbishment by the current owners and presents an elegant arrangement of accommodation with an abundance of superb period features throughout.
On the ground floor is a light and spacious sitting room with open fireplace, exposed timbers, and door to the garden. There is a formal dining room with decorative panelling and a cosy snug with inglenook fireplace, timber floors and exposed beams. The bespoke kitchen links to both the snug and the dining room with door outside.
From the snug stairs rise to the master bedroom and bedroom 4 (currently a dressing room) plus a contemporary shower room. A second staircase accessed from the lobby leads to two further double bedrooms and family bathroom.
The property is slightly elevated with a large pretty cottage style garden and attractive private sun terrace. In addition to the rear of the property there is private parking and a garden store.
The cottage is positioned in the middle of South Harting, a thriving village in the heart of the South Downs National Park situated between Petersfield and Chichester. The village has a pub, school, shop, and post office as well as many clubs and societies.
Petersfield, and its comprehensive range of facilities including Waitrose and a mainline station with train service to London Waterloo in around an hour, is only 4.5 miles away. There is a range of great schools including Ofsted Outstanding TPS as well as Ditcham Park School and Churcher’s in the private sector.
The A3 provides good regional transport links to the M25 and beyond and the larger centres of Winchester, Guildford and Chichester are all within reasonable driving distance, as are the harbours and creeks of the South Coast.
For full details please see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk or call Kate Porter on 02392 632 275
The past eighteen months has been a busy time in the property market with demand higher than it’s ever been in working memory for many in the property business.
Whilst there has been a supply issue in both the sales and rental markets, we are hopeful that this should resolve itself when everyone starts going about their business as before.
In property there is rarely ‘normal’. It is either flying high or flying low – or heading in either direction. But whether a buyers’ or sellers’ market our job, as your agent, is to get the best result for you when it is right for you and your family.
With this in mind, it is wise to plan ahead and make sure you are ready to sell once the time is right for you. We can give professional advice on the potential market value of your home, the current levels of activity in the area and the preparations that need to be completed before the house can be marketed.
With current demand levels for properties high and stock low, if now is the time for you to move, there is a greater possibility of securing another home if you are already on the market. Plus by planning ahead, you increase the chances of moving quickly when the time comes.
So don’t be a panic seller or buyer, or let the market dictate your move – be a property optimist and take control.
Call Kate Porter, Head of Sales, for further advice on your home. Tel 02392 632 275 email: katep@countryhousecompany.co.uk
Available for sale through The Country House Company is this stylish 3/4 bedroom, semi detached family home in Horndean, Hampshire. This lovely home is beautifully presented throughout and has been sympathetically extended and updated by the owner since its construction in 2013.
The accommodation is light and spacious throughout and includes a well fitted kitchen/dining room and sitting room with coal effect gas fire. This room opens to a bright and airy garden room with glazed double doors outside. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the formal dining room, currently used as a fourth bedroom, and a cloakroom.
Upstairs on the first floor is the master bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom with high specification walk in shower cubicle.
To the rear of the property is a private driveway and attractively landscaped garden with lawn and sun terrace. To the front of the house is an additional private off-street parking bay.
The village of Horndean lies approximately 8.5 miles from Petersfield with local amenities close by, to include an infant school, junior school and technical college, churches, a supermarket, library, and general store. For commuters there are excellent links to the A3 and at Petersfield, Havant and Rowlands Castle, rail services and links to London. For leisure pursuits there is glorious countryside locally with footpaths and bridleways.
For full details please see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk or call Kate Porter on 02392 632 275
Petersfield Station with main line trains to London Waterloo (1 hour) and Portsmouth Harbour.
Full range of town centre facilities including extensive shops and restaurants.
Numerous schools including Bedales School, Churchers College, The Petersfield School, junior schools and nurseries.
The Heath in Petersfield with its lovely areas for dog walkers and the Pond.
Petersfield sporting facilities including Open air swimming pool, Fully equipped sports centre, Rugby Club and Football Club.
Available for sale through The Country House Company this stylish two-bedroom apartment is one of only two within an attractive Victorian conversion. The accommodation is well-presented throughout and includes a private entrance hall, spacious landing, fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, a living room with feature fireplace, two double bedrooms, a fully tiled shower room and a separate cloakroom. For full details see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk
Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, West Sussex
Half term Hibernation Trail
23 – 31 October, 10:00 – 16:00
Head to Uppark House this October half term for their hibernation trail. Explore the garden and meadow to find out facts about how different animals prepare for and spend their winter. If you are really lucky, you might even see some of them yourself!
Booking not needed Free event (admission applies). See www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Petworth Festival Literary Week 2021
Saturday 30th October – Sunday 7th November
Featuring Jeffrey Archer, Joan Bakewell, Gyles Brandreth, Tessa Dunlop, Sebastian Faulks, Lloyd Grossman and many more.
See www.petworthfestival.org.uk for booking details and venues.
The Renaissance Choir
Saturday 23rd October, St Peter’s Church, Petersfield, GU32 3HS
Italian Renaissance Masters – sumptuous choral treasures from the time of Michelangelo, Victoria, Palestrina, Scarlatti, Caldara.
Online booking from www.renaissancechoir.org.uk
The Watoto Christmas Fair
Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th November, The Tithe Barn, Ditcham, Petersfield.
A fabulous mix of stalls with a range of goods from beautiful jewellery and accessories, toys, clothes, soft furnishings, homewares, furniture, Christmas gift ideas and a delicious selection of food.
Sheet Fireworks
Saturday 6th November, Millennium Field, Sheet, Petersfield
Gates open 16:30 fireworks 18:00
Amazing fireworks, spectacular bonfire, guy competition, bar & food, merchandise
Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/foss2021
A constant rental income rather than the uncertainty of weeks without bookings.
Peace of mind knowing your property is occupied and being looked after rather than standing empty and unattended over the winter months.
The security provided by a full ingoing and outgoing inventory. The biggest risk of Airbnb is that a guest may seriously damage a property. A proper deposit helps to give peace of mind for the landlord.
Tenants are in the property under a legally recognized and binding AST Tenancy Agreement, giving clarity and protection for the tenant and landlord.
Finally, the landlord has the freedom over the winter months from constant enquiries, check ins, cleaning and problem solving that often occurs with Airbnb!
We have a pretty fully furnished, 3 bedroom thatched cottage in a rural village close to Petersfield. A perfect property for a short term let, it is available for 3 – 6 months from mid-November. Please see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk or call 02392 632 275 for full details.
This attractive 3 bedroom detached bungalow is located at the edge of Hambledon. It is ideal for those looking to downsize offering;
- Open, spacious, flexible accommodation.
- Lovely mature gardens to the front and rear of the property, enclosed and easily managed.
- A private location with countryside outlooks yet not isolated.
- Just walking distance from the village centre with its shop, church, pub, village hall and bus routes.
- The property could be lived in immediately but offers the scope to extend and upgrade.
For full details or to arrange a viewing please call 02392 632 275 www.countryhousecompany.co.uk
Gas safety is essential all year round, but Gas Safety Week is an ideal opportunity to reiterate to landlords and prospective landlords their ongoing responsibilities
Essential gas safety checks include:
- gas pipework, appliances and flues provided for tenants are maintained in a safe condition.
- all gas appliances and flues provided for tenants’ use have an annual safety check. Tenants can report landlords to the HSE for not providing one.
- a Gas Safety Record is provided to the tenant within 28 days of completing the check or to any new tenant before they move in.
- keep a copy of the Gas Safety Record until two further checks have taken place.
- maintenance and annual safety checks are carried out by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.
- For further advise on landlord responsibilities call Claudia Hunt or Kate Morton on 02392 632 275 or see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk