A rare opportunity to purchase a five bedroom detached cottage in an enviable location in a quiet country road within two minutes walking distance of the open forest. The property is set in approx. 2.4 acres of garden and paddock land benefitting from a great deal of privacy and boasts double garage and large driveway.
You approach the property via a five bar wooden gate which opens up to a long driveway leading up to an area of hard standing providing good parking.
The front door opens up into the entrance hallway with large coats cupboard.
A door opens into the kitchen/breakfast room with double aspect windows overlooking front and side aspects.
A further doorway opens into a family room with understairs storage cupboard and window overlooking side aspects across the gardens. This room boasts open fireplace with brick surround with tiled hearth and mantel.
The formal dining room boasts open fireplace with arched brick surround large window overlooking side aspects across over the gardens.
A door from this room opens up into the sitting room with window and further sliding patio door leading to side gardens and patio area. The sitting room is an impressive size and boasts wood burning stove.
From the entrance hallway you also access the utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and floor standing Worcester oil fired central heating boiler which has recently been serviced. There is a window overlooking the side aspect.
Further down the hallway you approach a large cupboard, ground floor shower room and a separate cloakroom.
To complete the ground floor accommodation there is another entrance hallway with a wooden glazed door to garden and stairs leading to first floor landing.
The Sitting room also provides access to the first floor and these stairs take you into further first floor landing space which is currently being used as an office/study.
The principal double bedroom is of good sized and has a window overlooking the side gardens with lovely views across to adjoining paddocks. The first floor landing is on split levels and gives access to loft storage space.
There are four further double bedrooms and bedroom three benefits from built in wardrobes.
The main bathroom has fully tiled walls with obscure window overlooking side aspect and that completes the first-floor accommodation.
The property boasts a Double garage accessed via up and over door or pedestrian door with power lighting and double-glazed window to the rear.
The surrounding gardens are vast and plentiful providing excellent privacy and countryside aspects over adjoining paddocks. There are a variety of shrubs and trees creating natural borders along. Located nearby the garage there are two timber storage sheds and an orchard with abundance of apple trees. The remainder is paddock land and is surrounded by mature trees.
The gardens and paddocks encompass the property and give excellent potential for equestrian opportunities. The property boasts a long driveway and a large area of hard standing providing excellent off road parking.
The property is set in an enviable location down a quiet lane with access to the open forest two minutes walk away. This gives superb opportunities for riding out, cycling or walking.
EPC RATING: Current ~ E54 Potential ~ C72
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
HEATING: Oil fired central heating.
BROADBAND: Ultrafast up to 900 mbps download (Wessex)
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)
