An opportunity to purchase a charming character two/three bedroom detached cottage with private gardens and two large Summer Houses, the property in our opinion would benefit from some modernisation and refurbishment and would create a stunning home.
The property is situated in this quiet semi rural lane being midway between Lymington and New Milton and a short drive from the forest.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
(All measurements are approximate)
Entrance Porch
Dining Room 14’ x 10’4
Brick fireplace (not connected) exposed beams, panelled walls, radiator, stairs to first floor
Study 10’4 x 8’3
Linen cupboard
Kitchen 10’4 x 6’10
A range of floor standing and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, fridge freezer, four ring electric hob, space and plumbing for washing machine, sink unit, slimline dishwasher, combination microwave, radiator, part tiled walls, tiled floor
Dining Room 15’2 x 11’9
Double doors to garden, radiator, side door
Bedroom Two 11’8 x 9’11
Radiator, wardrobe cupboard
Bathroom
Comprising bath with shower, wc, wash basin, part tiled walls and radiator
First Floor
Bedroom One 14’6 x 10’10
Radiator and storage cupboard
Cloakroom
Wc and wash basin
Outside
Double gates provide access to driveway with a small area of garden to the front
Rear Garden
An area of lawn with central paved area and established beds to the side and rear flanked by mature trees.
Summer House One 13’7 x 13’6
Double doors
Summer House Two 15’11 x 12’7
In our opinion this building would now need structural refurbishment
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)
