60 Ashley Lane is a deceptively spacious character three/four bedroom semi-detached house, beautifully presented throughout and offering a superb balance of accommodation ideal for modern family living.
A particular feature of the property is the impressive sitting/family room to the rear, which opens directly onto a large and private rear garden, creating an excellent space for both entertaining and everyday living.
The property is approached via an attractive herringbone brick driveway providing off-road parking, leading to the front entrance door and into a welcoming hallway with stairs rising to the first floor.
To the front of the property is a charming living room/snug featuring a bay window and an attractive tiled and timber fireplace, while a separate dining room enjoys the warmth and character of a wood-burning stove.
The kitchen is attractively fitted with a comprehensive range of floor and wall-mounted cupboards and drawers, complemented by a five-ring induction hob, oven and extractor, together with space for a fridge and freezer. The kitchen flows through to a useful pantry and utility area with side access to the garden. In addition, there is a cloakroom housing the gas boiler and providing space for a washing machine and additional appliances.
The superb family sitting room is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the property, featuring an exposed brick fireplace with timber mantle and a substantial wood-burning stove. This light and airy room benefits from two sets of double doors opening directly onto the rear garden, allowing an excellent connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
To the first floor, the generous landing provides access to the loft space. The principal bedroom is an excellent size and benefits from a spacious en-suite bathroom fitted with bath, vanity basin, WC and separate shower cubicle.
There are two further double bedrooms, one currently arranged as a dressing room, both benefitting from built-in wardrobes. These rooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom with bath, vanity basin, WC and separate shower cubicle.
Externally, to the front of the property, the large driveway provides parking for two to three vehicles and access to the integral garage with double doors and a personal door to the rear.
The rear garden is of a particularly good size and enjoys a high degree of privacy, featuring a terrace adjacent to the property leading onto extensive lawned areas, together with a timber garden chalet and mature hedge and fenced boundaries.
Location
Ashley is a highly convenient and sought-after location, ideally positioned between the Georgian coastal market town of Lymington and the bustling town of New Milton. The area offers an excellent balance of countryside and coastal living, with easy access to a wide range of amenities, shops, schools and leisure facilities.
To the north lies the beautiful New Forest National Park, renowned for its ancient woodland, open heathland and miles of walking, cycling and riding routes. The nearby coastline, including the beaches at Barton on Sea and Milford on Sea, provides further recreational opportunities, while Lymington’s marinas and yacht clubs make the area particularly appealing for sailing enthusiasts.
The location is also ideal for commuters, with nearby rail links from New Milton providing direct services to London Waterloo, and convenient road connections to Bournemouth, Southampton and beyond.
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)
