A two bedroom ground floor apartment with its own private patio and side access, situated in the popular Latchmoor Court gated development for over 55's. Set in well-tended communal gardens within easy walk of the village shops and amenities and mainline railway station. A bus stop is also situated just outside the complex.
Precis of accommodation: Entrance hall, sitting/dining room, private outside patio area, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.
Doors to:
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE LOBBY AND HALLWAY: With both stairs and lift rising to first floor. Personal panelled door with spyhole to:
ENTRANCE HALL: Wall mounted Careline phone incorporating remote entry system. Wall mounted electric heater. Ceiling light point. Built-in coats cupboard with hanging rail and shelf above. Built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with storage space to side and slatted shelf above. Door to:
SITTING/DINING ROOM: 17'02" x 10'0" (5.23m x 3.05m) Electric fireplace with inset electric fire. TV aerial and phone points. Wall mounted electric heaters. Two central ceiling light point. Two double glazed windows. Double glazed UPVC door leading to:
OUTSIDE PRIVATE PATIO: Stone patio boarded by flower bed, access leading to side gate.
KITCHEN: 8'11" x 8'07" (2.72m x 2.62m) Well fitted with modern units comprising drawers and cupboards under ample contrasting roll top working surfaces. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Built-in eye level oven. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Four ring electric hob with extractor over. Inset single bowl stainless steel sink unit, single drainer. Central ceiling light point. Wall mounted electric heater. Double glazed UPVC window.
BEDROOM ONE: 13'04" x 9'03" (4.06m x 2.82m) Incorporating built-in mirror fronted double wardrobe. TV point. Telephone point. Wall mounted electric heater. Central ceiling light point. Double glazed UPVC window.
BEDROOM TWO: 12'03" x 7'09" (3.73m x 2.36m) Wall mounted electric heater. Central ceiling light point. Double glazed UPVC window.
BATHROOM: Comprising shower over bath. Wash hand basin with light over, mirror and shaver point above. W.c.. Wall mounted electric heated towel rail. Central ceiling light point. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE: Attractive well maintained communal gardens, parking and dustbin area facilities, residents lounge, guest suite available by prior arrangement and subject to a nominal charge.
LEASE: 125 years from 1 September 2005.
GROUND RENT: £375 pa
SERVICE CHARGE: £2,735 pa
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)