Kingsfield enjoys a highly desirable residential setting on the southern fringes of Lymington within a short stroll of The Royal Lymington Yacht Club and Marinas, the Lymington River and the renowned Solent waters just moments away.
The area is particularly favoured for its peaceful surroundings, attractive homes, convenient access to the town’s attractive Georgian High Street which offers an excellent range of independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and essential amenities, together with its popular Saturday market.
The property is approached via a paved driveway which leads to a canopy entrance porch and front door with a good size reception hall with storage cupboards, stairs to first floor and all reception rooms lead from here.
Sitting Room being a light and airy room with stone fireplace with inset gas fire, storage cupboard, television point, glazed double doors to Dining Room and large sliding doors to the stunning Garden Room/Conservatory with bifold doors opening onto the garden and having the benefit of a southerly aspect.
Dining Room opening onto a Living Area with light and airy room with pleasant aspect over the garden.
The Kitchen is bespoke with integrated appliances complemented with a breakfast bar and opening to Utility Room with door to outside, gas fired boiler and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, there is also space for fridge and freezer. The ground floor also has a Cloakroom.
First floor with long landing leading to all bedrooms, the Main Bedroom has a comprehensive range of wardrobe cupboards leading to fully fitted en-suite shower with fully tiled walls, vanity basin and wc. Bedroom Two again is fitted with a comprehensive range of wardrobe cupboards, Bedroom Three with wardrobe cupboards and Bedroom Four currently arranged as an office with a rang of fitted storage cupboards with drawers and shelves. The family Bathroom with attractive suite including vanity basin, bath with mains shower and wc.
The front driveway provides ample parking and access to a large Garage which has stairs to a storage area on the first floor, there are gates on either side of the property which provide access to the rear garden which has a southerly aspect, flanked by mature trees with a good size terrace which leads onto lawn with established beds and borders. There is also a useful garden shed as well as a greenhouse.
Council Tax – G EPC Rating - C
The property has the benefit of solar panels with an existing 25 years contract with approximately 10 years remaining which is transferable. It currently generates a tax-free income of approximately £2500 per year, the generation tariff is 74.37p per kilowatt hour on the export tariff is 5.25p per kilowatt hour which increases in line with inflation. Please ask for further information which we will happily provide.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, the stunning landscapes of the New Forest are within easy reach, providing miles of walking, cycling and riding opportunities. Lymington also benefits from excellent transport links, with Brockenhurst mainline railway station offering direct services to London Waterloo in approximately 90 minutes, the M27/M3 can be reached within 30 minutes and both Bournemouth and Southampton Airports are 40 minutes.
Lymington is particularly well regarded for its excellent range of local schooling, making it an attractive choice for families. The town offers well-respected primary provision, including Lymington Infant School and Lymington Junior School, both conveniently located and highly regarded within the community.
For secondary education, Priestlands School provides comprehensive schooling within the town and Sixth form education is also available locally at Brockenhurst College. The area is equally well served by independent schools, including the highly respected Walhampton School, set in beautiful grounds close to the Solent, and Durlston Court School and Ballard School, offering education from nursery through to senior level.
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)
