A fantastic opportunity to obtain a three double bedroom semi-detached character cottage with a manageable south facing rear garden and wonderful views across to the adjacent open forest. An early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate what this cottage has to offer. The property is in need of modernisation.
A composite front entrance door with obscure glazing leads though to the generous entrance hallway with wooden flooring, small hatch to pitch above, wall mounted cupboard housing consumer unit and a window to the side aspect.
An opening then leads through to the sitting/dining room with feature open fireplace but currently houses an electric fire. There is a large bay window overlooking the open forest directly opposite providing stunning views.
A door arch to the right hand side leads into the handy office with window overlooking side aspect.
A further door to the rear then leads into the inner hallway with a storage cupboard and door leading to rear patio.
There is the benefit of a downstairs shower room which is part tiled with good sized shower cubicle.
To the rear of the property on the ground floor is the kitchen which comprises a good range of roll edge worktops and double aspect windows overlooking side and rear aspects. Integrated appliances include Neff four ring gas hob with concealed extractor over and oven/ grill below. There is also space and plumbing for dishwasher, fridge freezer, tumble drier and washing machine. There is also a cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler.
The stairs lead up from the entrance hallway to the first floor landing and this gives access to three double bedrooms and has loft hatch with drop down ladder attached.
Two bedrooms benefit from built in wardrobes and the bedroom to the rear of the property houses the airing cupboard with hot water cylinder with slatted shelving over.
The principal bedroom has a matching bay window providing superb elevated forest views.
The property is accessed via a wrought iron pedestrian gate with walling on either side and there is a pathway that leads to the front door and around to the side access with raised bed currently shingled with interspersed shrubs.
Newly instated wood panel fencing and gate takes you through to the rear patio, a pleasant area for outside dining or entertaining.
This then steps up slightly to an area of raised lawn with wooden storage shed there is a covered porch with pitch roof that leads to the inner hallway.
EPC RATING: Current ~ D62 Potential ~ B81
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D
SERVICES: Mains water, drainage, gas and water.
HEATING: Gas fired central heating.
BROADBAND: Superfast up to 71 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)
