Owletts

A Charles II House, set in the idyllic Kent countryside, Owletts was once the family home of the Architect Sir Herbert Baker, who gifted the property to the National Trust following his death in 1946.

A red brick Kentish house dating from the 17th Century, the property was built for Bonham and Elizabeth Hayes and was completed in 1684. Owletts contains numerous historic architectural features with later influences from Sir Herbert Baker. The house is owned by the National Trust and contains some of their collection. The main Mansion House is available to let as a private residential dwelling.

Tenancy

Owletts will be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of twelve months, with a view to a longer term letting if agreeable to both parties, following the end of the initial term. The rent will be payable monthly in advance. The tenants will be responsible for all normal outgoings, including Council Tax and services.

Licences

Any Operation Licences at the property will be the responsibility of the tenant.

Repairs

The National Trust will retain responsibility for structural repairs and external decorations. The tenant will be responsible for internal repairs and decoration as highlighted in the draft Tenancy Agreement.

Local Authorities

Kent County Council – County Hall, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XQ; Telephone: 0300 41 41 41.

Gravesham Borough Council – Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent DA12 1AU; Telephone: 01474 337000.

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage.

General

The successful applicants will need to develop a good working relationship with the National Trust. The property is an important historic home, and is open to visitors on a minimum of two specified days during the year. The tenants would need to facilitate visitors accessing a number of rooms within the property and the garden on those dates in conjunction with the National Trust’s team. The National Trust will manage the running of the opening days.

Method of Letting

• All applicants must attend a Viewing Day, for which prior registration with Strutt & Parker is essential. • The letting will be on the basis of the draft agreement with a guide rent of £42,000 per annum. • The National Trust are not bound to accept any offer. • Please be prepared that applicants may be required to meet with the Agent and a National Trust representative prior to a letting being agreed.

Viewings

Viewings will be limited to set Viewing Days. Potential applicants are requested to register their interest with Strutt & Parker prior to attending a Viewing Day, the dates of which will be confirmed in due course.

Health & Safety

All applicants are asked to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the property. It is recommended that children should not accompany applicants while attending Viewing Days

Postcode

DA12 3AP

Directions

Owletts is accessed at the junction of Jeskyns Road, Sole Street and The Street in the village of Cobham in Kent.