A truly individual semi-detached home of exceptional character which has been transformed by the current vendors, situated in the heart of the much-sought-after New Forest village of Sway, within easy reach of open forest walks, independent shops and the village railway station. The property benefits from good off-road parking and a detached garage with beautifully maintained south facing gardens.
Ground Floor
Entry is via a welcoming entrance hall with Italian porcelain flooring with underfloor heating, a painted staircase rising to the first floor, and practical under-stair storage cupboard.
The sitting room is a genuinely handsome space, with dual aspect windows flooding the room with natural light with views across surrounding gardens. A feature fireplace sits at one end with brick hearth and woodburning stove.
The kitchen/Dining room is a proper country kitchen: solid oak cabinetry with an abundance of granite worktops, Italian porcelain floors with underfloor heating, exposed brick walls, a hanging rack above the sink with open window arch overlooking the second sitting room. Integrated appliances include fridge/freezer, dishwasher, four ring Miele gas hob with matching electric oven below. There is further space and plumbing for washing machine and a wall mounted cupboard houses the Worcester gas fired central heating boiler. An arched opening connects through to the hall, giving the ground floor a satisfying sense of flow.
Beyond the kitchen lies the second sitting room. This extraordinary oak-framed garden room, with its dramatic lantern rooflight, exposed rustic timber beams, exposed brick walls and stone-tiled floor, is a welcome addition to the property. A Clearview wood-burning stove sits at one end with Italian porcelain flooring running throughout. The room is bathed in natural light and links in with surrounding rooms perfectly. The inner lobby boasts a bespoke wooden door leading to garden.
A utility room which is currently being used as a hobbies room/home office gives access to the garden via double opening patio doors onto a decked terrace a further door leads to the ground floor cloakroom to complete the ground floor accommodation.
First Floor
The landing is a spacious area with a handsome window overlooking the front aspect. A loft hatch gives access to a converted loft room with full central heating providing an opportunity to easily create a fourth bedroom if needed. (STPP)
The principal bedroom is a spacious double room with fitted double wardrobes and two windows that overlooks the rear aspect.
The second double bedroom is also of good proportions with plenty of space for cupboard and wardrobes and two windows which overlook the side aspect.
A third bedroom boasts a fitted wardrobe and window overlooking the front aspect toward the entry of the close with fields beyond.
The family shower room is beautifully appointed with tiling throughout, including Italian porcelain tiled floor, a generous walk-in rainfall enclosure shower, vanity basin and WC.
Outside
The gardens at this property are a joy. The front garden is a masterclass in cottage planting flowering shrubs, specimen trees all framed by a picket fence and enjoying a pleasant, open outlook. To the side, a raised koi pond with timber surround sits alongside a garden seating area. The rear is served by a large timber deck, perfect for entertaining, beyond which the cottage garden unfolds with further planted beds, lawn, topiary and mature trees. A wide driveway provides ample off-road parking, and a detached single garage with power and lighting gives added versatility and options.
EPC RATING: Current ~ D67 Potential ~ C77
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)
