An opportunity to purchase an impressive sized, well presented top floor apartment with lift access. Situated in the village centre this gated courtyard development for the over 55's was constructed by well respected local builders Pennyfarthing Homes.
Precis of accommodation: entrance hall, sitting room, store room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom one with en suite shower room, bedroom two.
Secure communal doors lead to large communal entrance, where there are stairs or lift access up to the second floor. There is a personal door into a good sized entrance hall with storage cupboard and airing cupboard with doors to all principal rooms. There are two well proportioned double bedrooms with the primary bedroom having the benefit of an en suite shower room and large built in wardrobes.. There is an impressive sitting room with two windows overlooking the village and over to the open forest beyond and a door leading to a very handy store room. The kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of worksurfaces with an abundance of base cupboards and drawers with matching wall mounted units. There is also a main bathroom. Overall the apartment is light and airy throughout with pleasant second floor views across the village. Latchmoor Court benefits from a House Manager, Residents Lounge and a guest suite is available for friends or relatives at a nominal charge.
The development is accessed via large electric gates which leads to an area of parking and it boasts beautifully maintained communal gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with planted borders a feature pergola and pleasant sitting out area. You can access the gardens via the residents lounge. The apartment is well situated near the mainline train station giving excellent transport links.
EPC RATING: Current ~ D64 Potential ~ B81
COUNCIL TAX: C
LEASE: 125 years from 1st September 2005 (105 years remaining)
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)
