THE CHAPEL COTTAGE is a wonderful three bedroom, two bathroom character cottage that originally dates back to the mid 1700's and was converted in the late 1980's to provide an beautiful and individual character home conveniently situated for the mainline station and village centre. A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the pleasant uniqueness of the property.
A striking red wooden gate leads to front courtyard to matching covered porch with a panelled entrance door opening to the Entrance Hall with window to front aspect, picture rail and access to the understairs cupboard with light.
From the entrance hall is access to the ground floor cloakroom.
There is a door to the ground floor bedroom/office with a large built-in wardrobe and double aspect windows to side and rear aspects.
Glazed partitioning leads into the highly impressive sitting room which boasts double height ceilings with three large beautifully arched windows letting in an abundance of light which cascades into the sitting room through to the dining room and through to the glazed partitioning into the principal bedroom above. There is a feature open brick fireplace with exposed brick chimney breast creating a wonderful focal point.
An opening in the partition leads through to the kitchen/dining room with picture rail, glazed casement door to the rear garden, double sided cupboards with work top over and matching cupboard housing the Potterton boiler for the gas fired central heating.
The dining area flows through to the Kitchen which comprises work tops with space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher, suitable space for upright fridge/freezer next to cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, integrated appliances include Blomberg oven with Neff induction hob and concealed extractor above. There is tiled flooring throughout with beautiful arched window overlooking rear courtyard.
Stairs from the entrance hall lead to the first floor landing with glazed partitioning overlooking the sitting room, window to front aspect and hatch providing access to roof space. Doors lead to:
Two double bedrooms, bedroom two benefitting from a built-in wardrobe with double aspect windows to side and rear aspects. The principal bedroom benefits from glazed partitioning with blinds overlooking the living area and a well fitted en suite bathroom with corner bath with obscure glazed window to rear aspect.
To complete the first floor accommodation there is shower room with good sized shower cubicle and extractor fan.
The outside of the property has a loose shingle garden area to the front well enclosed by raised beds, wall and hedging. There is a driveway with TWO parking spaces to the side of the property with further paved and loose shingle area leading to the rear with a wrought iron gate which gives access to a very manageable courtyard style garden with raised bed to rear boundary. There is also outside lighting and an awning. To the rear left hand side there is a handy potting shed/workshop with part glazed door, window, power, strip lighting and a pitched roof.
Property note: The property is Grade II listed.
*TENURE: L/H 500 year lease from 12 August 1859. 334 YEARS LEFT - SERVICE CHARGE & GROUND RENT: Nil
EPC RATING: Not applicable
COUNCIL TAX: E
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage
HEATING: Gas fired central heating BROADBAND: Ultrafast upto 1000 mbps download (Ofcom)
Before the tenancy starts (payable to Hayward Fox Lymington (the Agent))
Holding Deposit: One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Deposit: 5 weeks rent
During the tenancy (payable to the Agent)
Unpaid Rent: Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Keys or other security device: 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).
Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request): £ 50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request): £ 50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination (Tenant’s Request): Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early; they shall be liable to the landlord’s 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, water
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
Hayward Fox is a member of ARLA Propertymark CMP, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman Scheme ( which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent’s website or by contacting the agent directly.
Rental payments
Rents are payable in advance by standing order with all payments being made 72 hours prior to your rent due date to allow for clearance.
Landlord Fees
Tenant Find: 60% of first months rent, minimum £ 594 (inc VAT)
