Coming to the market for the first time in fifty years, this picturesque two double bedroom cottage which oozes character charm and boasts a fantastic plot which measures approx 0.23 acres with an impressive rear garden which backs onto paddock land. The property has excellent potential to improve and benefits from an abundance of off road parking. It is located within easy walking distance of the village with the open forest just two minutes walk away.
You approach the property from Manchester Road via a double opening wrought iron gate with low level wooden picket fencing either side.
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and there is a large pathway through the middle leading to the front of the property. This area is also used for off road parking.
A covered porch canopy and step leads to the front door which opens into the entrance hallway, which houses wall mounted consumer unit and understairs storage cupboard.
The Sitting Room has a built in wooden storage unit and feature fireplace with electric fire with window overlooking the front aspect.
The Dining Room also boasts a feature fireplace with electric fire and window overlooking front aspect.
The Kitchen is located to the rear of the property and opens out onto the Courtyard garden. Integrated appliances include under counter fridge, electric oven with four ring electric hob above.
Stairs from the entrance hallway lead to the first floor landing with a fantastic porthole window that overlooks the front aspect.
The first floor of the cottage has two good sized double bedrooms each with feature fireplaces and windows overlooking the front aspect.
The main bathroom is well proportioned with obscure windows to rear aspect, airing cupboard with slatted shelving that houses hot water cylinder. There is also a further cupboard which houses the gas fired central heating boiler.
The Rear Garden begins with a courtyard area laid to patio with brick built outbuilding/store with gardeners cloakroom. A wooden gate then opens out onto the fantastic lawned area which adjoins a neighbouring paddock to the rear and extends to over 200ft. The garden includes a large storage shed, greenhouse and further shed.
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)
