A charming and well-presented two-bedroom Victorian mid-terraced cottage situated in a sought-after New Forest village location, offered with no forward chain. The cottage benefits from a south facing rear garden and is currently being used as a successful holiday let.
Hayward Fox are delighted to present this characterful two bedroom mid-terraced Victorian cottage, positioned within easy reach of Brockenhurst village centre, its mainline railway station, and the open heathland of the New Forest National Park.
Forming part of the well-regarded Railway Terrace, this appealing red-brick property retains many period features throughout whilst also benefiting from thoughtful improvements, creating a home of real warmth and character.
A stained-glass door with attractive coloured panels opens directly into a sitting room of good proportion, featuring wooden floorboards, a characterful open fireplace with decorative surround and terracotta hearth tiles, and excellent natural light coming from the sash window overlooking the front aspect
Beyond, a dining room offers an equally pleasing space with its own original cast iron fireplace, further wooden flooring, a large sash window overlooking the rear garden, and doors leading through to the kitchen, creating excellent flow for everyday living and entertaining.
The kitchen has been well fitted with a comprehensive range of cream shaker-style units beneath ample worktops, complemented by a black glass splashback and integrated appliances including an electric hob with extractor over, built-in oven. There is further space for a dishwasher and washing machine. Terracotta tiled flooring, recessed downlighting, and dual aspect windows overlooking the garden give this room a particularly bright and pleasant feel.
A useful understairs storage cupboard provides practical everyday storage.
First Floor:
The first floor landing with original cornice detail gives access to both bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The principal bedroom is a generously sized double room featuring an original cast iron fireplace, a good-sized fitted wardrobe cupboard, and a large sash window with pleasant outlook to the front.
The second bedroom is a well-proportioned twin room with a sash window to the rear.
The family bathroom is a spacious room, finished with a traditional suite comprising a panelled bath with overhead shower and screen, pedestal wash hand basin , and a WC. Half-tiled walls with decorative border, a handsome chrome and cream traditional-style heated towel rail/radiator. A window to the rear ensures good natural light.
Outside:
To the rear, the property enjoys a particularly attractive and well-established garden laid out across several distinct zones. Immediately behind the house, a generous stone-paved terrace provides an ideal alfresco dining and seating area. A lawn leads through to a wonderfully lush and characterful garden with mature planting, flowering borders, shrubs, and fruit trees, offering excellent privacy and seclusion. Reaching the halfway mark there is a timber pergola/arch, gravel seating area with bench, and two timber storage sheds are positioned to the rear, with gated rear access.
To the front, the property is set back from the road behind a picket fence with a stocked cottage garden and a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
We understand parking is available on street via a residents permit.
EPC Rating: Current ~ D59 Potential ~ D68
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D
SERVICES: Mains water, gas, electricity 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)
