A six bedroom character residence ideal for multi generation living, working from home or potential home and income, set in approximately an acre with the open forest a stone's throw from the property's rear entrance.
Precis of accommodation: entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, cloakroom, good sized office, further reception room presently being used as a bedroom, separate bedroom and bathroom with its own entrance, first floor landing, five bedrooms, two bathrooms and cloakroom. Detached cottage comprising sitting room, kitchen/diner, bedroom and bathroom. Triple garage with further accommodation above. Further single garage and store.
GROUND FLOOR: The ENTRANCE HALLWAY leads you to the DINING ROOM with MORNING AREA in the heart of the house featuring an original stripped wooden floor. The attractive MORNING AREA opens onto and overlooks the side gardens as does the DRAWING ROOM with four windows and open fire with ornate fireplace. The KITCHEN Provides a light and warm farmhouse style room with an AGA. There is also a four ring Neff gas hob and oven. The kitchen has granite worksurface space over wooden built-in storage and drawer units and has a range of integrated appliances. Terracotta floor tiling runs throughout and into the CONSERVATORY/FAMILY DINING AREA which is a delightful sunny room with access to the attractive surrounding private terrace and garden. There is a good size UTILITY ROOM and CLOAKROOM. Passing through to the OFFICE from the kitchen, a door leads to BEDROOM SIX with adjacent BATHROOM providing suitable annexe. The original SITTING ROOM is also currently being used as a ground floor bedroom.
Two staircases lead to the FIRST FLOOR where there are FIVE GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS, TWO BATHROOMS and a CLOAKROOM providing ample family accommodation.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached from Lyndhurst Road via a gravel driveway leading to a large turning and parking area. This gives access to the:
TRIPLE GARAGE BLOCK: with automated electric doors and separate door with staircase giving access to LARGE NEW YORK STYLE 600 SQ FT LOFT with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM. There is a FURTHER GARAGE with adjoining LOG STORE to the rear of STABLE COTTAGE.
STABLE COTTAGE comprises kitchen/diner, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom.
THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS provide a wonderful and secluded setting for the house. The whole is well screened by a range of mature trees and shrubs. A large KITCHEN GARDEN with GREENHOUSE and GARDEN SHED is accessed via a wrought iron gate set into a mature hedge. The former stable yard and buildings which adjoin the main house have been converted to provide ancilliary accommodation.
Adjacent to the rear of the house is a secluded terrace providing an area perfect for alfresco dining. This leads to the stable yard and gardens beyond.
It should be noted that there is a substantial separate entrance via large double gates from Meerut Road.
EPC RATINGS:
Main House: Current E41 Potential C76
Cottage: Current ~ D64 Potential ~B83
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G
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)