Tucked away along a quiet no-through lane in one of the New Forest's most sought-after villages, this impressive four-bedroom detached chalet-style home enjoys a wonderfully private setting with views over open paddock land and the open forest. The property boasts beautifully well-established, mostly south facing, wrap around gardens and detached double garage with off road parking.
Ground Floor
A welcoming entrance hall with a graceful turned staircase sets the tone for a home of real character.
The dual-aspect sitting room is a particular highlight, centred around a handsome stone fireplace with open grate. The sitting room flows seamlessly through an elegant archway into a formal dining room, which enjoys its own garden outlook and bifolding doors from the sitting room open directly to the conservatory.
A bright and peaceful garden room, well-proportioned with views on three sides and ample space for casual seating.
The kitchen is fitted with units and provides a good range of wall and base cabinets, gas hob, double oven, dishwasher and space for a breakfast table.
A separate utility room provides additional storage, plumbing for white goods and a secondary sink.
A ground floor cloakroom/WC serves the remainder of the ground floor.
The ground floor also features a generously sized principal bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite wet room, complete with level-access shower, cabinetry and LED mirror, making this an excellent option for single-storey living if required.
First Floor
The first floor reveals three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Bedroom two is an exceptionally spacious double room, enjoying dual-aspect windows with elevated views over the front garden and paddock land beyond, with a fantastic range of built in wardrobes, two sets of eaves storage cupboards providing excellent storage.
Bedroom Three is another well-proportioned double, with fitted wardrobes and further eaves storage space with double aspects overlooking the open forest and beyond.
Bedroom Four boasts window with a view over the front gardens across to adjoining paddocks, a further Velux rooflight.
The family bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath, wash basin set in vanity unit, low-level WC and window, finished with tiling throughout.
Outside
The property is approached via a gravel driveway which leads to a private brick paviour driveway which provides parking for two vehicles, alongside a shared gravel area to the side providing further off-road parking.
The gardens are a genuine feature of the property and have clearly been tended with real care over many years. To the rear, a substantial south-facing lawn stretches away from the house, bordered by well-stocked flower beds, established hedging and a variety of mature trees and shrubs. The rear elevation of the house is particularly striking in spring, with a magnificent wisteria in full purple bloom cascading across the wall. A paved terrace directly off the conservatory provides an ideal spot for alfresco dining and entertaining.
To the side of the property, a timber gate leads through from the back to the front, screened and sheltered, with further planting and a pathway running alongside the garage outbuilding.
The front garden is equally well-maintained, with sculpted topiary, ornamental shrubs and a brick-paved pathway creating an attractive and characterful approach to the home.
Double Garage & Outbuildings
The detached double garage is a substantial brick-built structure with twin doors (one is electrically operated), power connected, and a useful workshop area with fitted shelving and a butler sink ideal for the keen gardener or hobbyist. A boarded loft space of impressive proportions is accessed via a ladder offering substantial additional storage potential with velux window.
EPC RATING: Current ~ D67 Potential ~ C75
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
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)
