The property is situated in the highly desirable town of Lymington, a vibrant Georgian market town renowned for its sailing facilities, picturesque harbour and strong sense of community, within a short walk of Marks & Spencers and Waitrose. Lymington High Street offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and weekly markets, while the nearby marina provides outstanding sailing and coastal leisure opportunities. The area is well served by highly regarded local schools and excellent transport links, including a mainline railway station with direct services to London Waterloo.
Oakfield is also ideally positioned for easy access to the New Forest National Park, offering miles of open countryside, coastal walks and cycling routes, making it perfect for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. Combined with its south-westerly aspect and peaceful residential setting, the location offers an exceptional balance of coastal living and countryside charm.
A canopy entrance porch opens to a spacious and welcoming hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, from the hallway the accommodation flows with a fully integrated kitchen/dining room, where a corner window creates a bright and airy space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The sitting room is accessed from the hallway and features bi-fold doors opening directly onto the rear garden, enjoying a desirable south-westerly aspect. A Clearview wood-burning stove provides a charming focal point and adds warmth and character.
The ground floor further benefits from a versatile study or fifth bedroom with double doors leading to the garden, a shower room with cloakroom facilities, and a practical utility room complimented by ample storage.
An attractive turned staircase leads to the first-floor landing, which provides access to four bedrooms. The principal bedroom features built in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, alongside a further double guest bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a single bedroom or study, all served by a separate family bathroom.
Outside, the property is approached via an attractive private drive leading to a brick-paved driveway offering ample parking, with the remainder of the front garden laid to lawn and bordered by established planting. A side access leads to the rear garden, which features a generous paved terrace with automatic sunshine awing and a lawned area with steps descending to a rear gate. The garden is fully enclosed by fencing and mature trees and shrubs, and enjoys a sunny south-westerly aspect.
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)
