Presenting ‘Home Farm’ a wonderful three double bedroom detached bungalow set in approx 5.23 acres of gardens and paddock land. The entire package provides plenty of options with excellent equestrian facilities including two large barns and detached double garage. The property benefits from front and rear vechicular access and is tucked away in the historic forest location of Boldre Grange.
The property is situated in the historic ‘Boldre Grange’ on the outskirts of Brockenhurst and is within easy reach of the mainline station and open forest.
You approach the property via a sweeping gravel driveway which leads up to a large driveway with turning circle with views of paddock land to the right.
A covered porch with wooden glazed door which leads into entrance hallway which also doubles as the utility room. There is a wall mounted Potterton gas fired central heating boiler and space and plumbing for washing machine. There is also a large coats cupboard and obscure window overlooking garden.
A glazed door then leads into the kitchen/dining room with tiled flooring, a good range of roll edge worktops with cupboards and drawers below and matching wall mounted units above. This room is a fantastic double aspect room with views across adjoining paddock land. Integrated appliances include AEG dishwasher and range master gas cooker with six ring gas burners. Furthermore, there is a cupboard housing hot water cylinder and large pantry cupboard.
A door leads to inner hallway with another door leading to garden. The inner hallway houses the airing cupboard with radiator and slatted shelving and a further door leads to cloakroom with extractor fan.
The hub of the property is the truly impressive sitting room with beautiful double aspects overlooking the gardens and paddocks beyond. The bay window and double opening doors really encapsulate the stunning surroundings, with a feature fireplace with woodburner providing a wonderful focal point.
The principal bedroom benefits from built in wardrobes and window giving superb views across the garden to the paddocks.
Bedroom two and three are good size double rooms.
The main bathroom is fully tiled and incorporates a large shower cubicle and extractor fan with obscure window overlooking the side aspect.
Home farm has extremely well-tended surrounding gardens with two accesses and two large driveways providing excellent off-road parking.
There is a double detached garage with outside power points, further lighting and power inside with pitched roof.
The garden also houses two storage sheds and small summerhouse.
The garden wraps around the entire property providing excellent outlooks at every opportunity.
To the end of the garden a further sweeping driveway leads to two large storage barns with gate leading to the paddocks which are all enclosed by stock fencing. There is a further vehicular and pedestrian gate to the paddocks from the garden.
We are told that water to the field is on a separate meter.
In addition to the main property, there is the option to purchase “The Firs” which is a well presented two-bedroom, one bathroom bungalow with its own access and driveway. You approach via a iron gates which leads into the surrounding gardens. There is a further area which is mainly laid to lawn which belongs to The Firs.
The Firs comprises of entrance hallway with tiled floor with space and plumbing for washing machine, large airing cupboard which houses gas fired central heating boiler, two double bedrooms, one with adjoining cloakroom, a bathroom with separate shower unit, kitchen/dining room which boasts good range of cupboards with matching wall mounted units, extractor fan, integrated cooker, dishwasher and four ring electric hob and good sized sitting room. We understand from the vendor that the Firs drainage is a water treatment plant.
The Firs, which is a separate dwelling, can be used as an impressive annexe, or a long or short term let and is currently well set up to be separate from the main property. For more information and details, please contact our office—01590 624300.
Property Note: There is a bus stop at the entrance to Boldre Grange which is very handy for transport links.
EPC RATING: Current ~ D66 Potential ~ C77
COUNCIL TAX BAND: E
SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and gas. Private drainage.
HEATING: Gas fired central heating.
BROADBAND: Standard up to 12 mbps download (Ofcom). We believe that Fibre Broadband is being installed in the coming months.
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)
