An attractive, character three double bedroom semi-detached New Forest cottage quietly situated close to the open forest whilst being ten minutes walking distance to the village centre. The property has undergone internal modernisation and benefits from excellent south facing rear gardens.
A farmhouse door leads into the well fitted modern kitchen with a range of windows overlooking front aspect. There are a good range of base cupboards and drawers with matching wall mounted units. Integral appliances include dishwasher, fridge, double oven and induction hob.
A wooden door leads into the dining room with attractive feature corner fireplace and sliding patio doors with matching side panel windows that lead out to the rear gardens.
A door then leads through into the spacious living room which benefits from dual aspect windows and a log burner.
There is also a very handy utility room with plumbing for washing machine, understairs cupboard and a good range of base units. This provides access to the downstairs cloakroom and rear access to the garage.
Stairs lead up to the first floor landing giving access to three double bedrooms and a modernised shower room. Two bedrooms benefit from built in wardrobes and the principal bedroom has door to modernised en suite shower room.
The rear gardens are a particular feature of the property being south facing and giving rear gated access to Angel Valley and adjoining river bank which boasts a picturesque stream and a dedicated footpath leading to the village centre. There is a large patio terrace which abuts the house providing excellent opportunity for alfresco dining and entertaining whilst enjoying the views towards the extensive garden. Within the garden sits two sheds and a summerhouse. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with interspersed shrub and flowers borders included, raised beds, vegetable patch, and another large area of patio which could provide another outbuilding/home office.
EPC RATING: Current ~ D62 Potential ~ C79
COUNCIL TAX: E
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
HEATING: Gas fired central heating.
BROADBAND: Ultrafast up to 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)
