A three/four bedroom detached character cottage set in approx. 1.72 acres of paddock and gardens with an abundance of outbuildings which include stunning carport for three vehicles, two stable blocks amounting to six stables in total, hay/storage barn and outdoor kennels. The property benefits from a downstairs bedroom and shower room giving the option of multi-floor living.
You enter the property via a covered entrance porch with pitched roof and wooden beams. There is tiled flooring and two bench seats with shelving above this area leads to the entrance hallway with glazed wooden door leading through to:
A well-proportioned sitting room with beautiful triple aspect windows overlooking surrounding gardens and paddocks. There is a feature fireplace with wood burning stove wooden surround, mantle and tiled hearth.
Double opening wooden glazed doors open into the good sized dining room with double aspect overlooking side and rear with double opening patio doors leading to rear garden.
The ground floor bedroom boasts plenty of space whilst overlooking the front aspect and caters for multi-floor living.
This bedroom is serviced by the downstairs shower room with good sized shower cubicle comprising rainfall shower head and handheld attachment being fully tiled and there is an obscure window to the rear aspect.
The downstairs study/office has a window overlooking the rear aspect and leads through into the:
Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room with tiled flooring throughout, there is a good range of roll edge worksurfaces with fully tiled splashback, bespoke oak cupboards and drawers below and matching wall mounted units. Integrated appliances include Siemens dishwasher, Hotpoint washing machine, American style fridge freezer, inset Cooke and Lewis four ring induction hob with built in concealed extractor over, De Dietrich microwave/grill and Indesit oven. There is further space for tumble drier. The kitchen also benefits from a floating oak central island unit. The kitchen as a whole offers plenty of storage space and room for breakfast table and a sofa which creates a perfect space for informal dining/entertaining. It also boasts triple aspects with large double opening glazed patio doors leading to the rear garden and single glazed patio door to side.
Stairs from entrance hallway lead to first floor with window overlooking rear aspect with a door leading to the:
Principal Bedroom which benefits from double aspect windows fitted wardrobe and eaves storage.
On this floor there is another good sized double bedroom with window overlooking front aspect.
The main bathroom completes the first floor accommodation and services the two bedrooms and has a large corner bath tub and obscure windows overlooking side aspect. All rooms upstairs have beamed ceilings adding to the character of the property.
The property is approached via a tarmac driveway with secure electric gates which open onto an impressive area of brick paviour driveway providing extensive off road parking. The property benefits from a double garage with power and lighting, two wooden doors to front and personal side door. It also houses the gas fired Worcester Bosch boiler. Furthermore on the front drive is a supremely impressive three car carport with pitched roof providing excellent storage space.
Along the right hand side is a very handy gardener’s cloakroom. There are two stable blocks, one is located this side which is currently two stables currently knocked into one large stable. Furthermore there are outdoor kennels, a hay/storage barn.
A large area of raised decking terrace abuts the property and creates a lovely seating/entertaining area perfect for alfresco dining/entertainment. This decked area comprises hot tub and wooden framed gazebo.
There are gardens that are mainly laid to lawn surrounding the decking area and gates lead into the paddock where the stable block with four stables is located. You can access this via another tarmac drive from the road which have double opening wooden gates. This paddock has a 5 bar opening gate through to another paddock area which leads around the front of the property where the final paddock area is located this also has double gates that you access via the road.
We believe the total land incorporated with the property is 1.72 acres.
NOTE: The property originally had a thatched roof but the current vendor had this replaced in 2016 with reclaimed handmade tiles in keeping with the old property.
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)
