An extremely well presented two double bedroom ground floor apartment set in the heart of Brockenhurst village.
The apartment is set in a detached property with one adjoining apartment to the first floor. Built to a good specification by well regarded Pennyfarthing homes circa 2007.
The property offers well proportioned accommodation facing in an easterly direction to the front and westerly to the rear opening onto the patio garden.
A private entrance door with covered porch to the side of the property gives access to the hallway which has two large built-in storage cupboards and gives access to all rooms.
There is a good size living room/kitchen. The kitchen area is fitted with a modern range of wall and base units with co-ordinating worksurfaces, integrated appliances including oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer and washing machine. The gas central heating boiler is in one of the wall cupboards.
In the living area double glazed French doors open to the patio garden.
The two bedrooms are of a good size.
The bathroom comprises a panelled bath with shower attachment over, wash hand basin and low level w.c.
Outside is the westerly facing patio garden enclosed by fencing and giving access to the allotted parking space to the rear which is access from Brookley Road.
In addition there is a shared storage cupboard, bike and bin store.
TENURE: Leasehold
TERM: 99 years from 2007 (We understand that a lease extension is currently being arranged to extend the lease to 189 years.)
SERVICE CHARGE: £1,152 pa
GROUND RENT: Peppercorn
Pets by prior agreement only. No holiday or short term rentals but we understand standard assured tenancy is permitted.
EPC RATING: Current ~ C76 Potential ~ C77
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
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)
