17 Old Christchurch Road is a charming character, semi-detached cottage-style chalet, ideally positioned in the heart of the popular village of Everton.
The property offers a well-balanced layout, perfectly suited for both permanent living and a coastal retreat, and is within easy reach of the village’s excellent community shop with sub post office, as well as a well-regarded local public house.
The property is approached via a gravel driveway providing ample parking, leading to an entrance porch and part-glazed front door opening into a welcoming reception hall. From here, the charming sitting room features an attractive fireplace and a deep box bay window, creating a warm and inviting space.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers, incorporating an oven, hob and extractor, and benefits from a stable door providing direct access to the outside. The kitchen flows through to the dining area, which enjoys double doors opening onto the rear garden, creating an ideal space for entertaining and everyday living.
Also on the ground floor is the principal bedroom, a bright and airy room with double doors leading directly onto the garden. A well-appointed shower room completes the ground floor accommodation, featuring a large walk-in shower, WC, wash basin and plumbing for a washing machine.
To the first floor, a small landing leads to two further bedrooms, both enjoying characterful wood-panelled vaulted ceilings, enhancing the cottage-style appeal.
Externally, the property benefits from double timber gates opening onto a gravelled turning and parking area to the front, bordered by established hedging. A side access leads to the delightful rear garden, which enjoys a sunny southerly aspect and a high degree of privacy. The garden is thoughtfully arranged with a seating terrace leading onto an area of lawn, enclosed by fencing and mature hedging, and includes a timber garden shed.
Location
Everton is a sought-after coastal village situated between the Georgian market town of Lymington and the popular seaside village of Milford on Sea. The village offers a strong sense of community with a well-stocked shop, sub post office and public house, while more extensive amenities can be found in nearby Lymington, approximately 3 miles to the east, with its renowned High Street, marinas and sailing facilities.
To the north lies the beautiful New Forest National Park, offering miles of open countryside, woodland and heathland, ideal for walking, cycling and riding. The nearby coastline provides easy access to the beach and coastal walks, making this an exceptional location combining village living with both countryside and coastal lifestyle opportunities.
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)
