An opportunity to purchase a substantial grade II listed historic town house which we believe was originally constructed in the 16th Century as a French Officers Mess and then remodelled into three dwellings in circa 1710. The property over the years has been well maintained and modernised and provides excellent accommodation arranged over three floors. The property also has a large south facing garden as well as off street parking for two cars and a garage. There is also a formal front garden to the front of the building which offers direct access onto the High Street.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
(All measurements are approximate)
Front Entrance Door to
Entrance Hall
Tiled fireplace, radiator, inner hall with stairs to first floor and storage cupboard under.
Sitting Room 16' x 11'9
Tiled fireplace with wood surround and radiator.
Living/Dining Room 14'5 x 13'11
Tiled fireplace with wood surround, bay window and radiator.
Breakfast Room 12'1 x 8'5
Radiator, dresser unit, storage cupboard and opening to
Kitchen 14'5 x 9'1
A range of floor standing and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, four ring gas hob, double oven below and extractor above, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for fridge freezer, door to rear courtyard.
Conservatory 11'7 x 8'3
Wood construction with double glazed windows, two sets of double doors to garden.
Cloakroom
Wc and wash basin.
First Floor
Landing, storage cupboard and large walk-in eaves storage area.
Bedroom One 14'2 x 11'8
Tiled fireplace with wood surround and radiator, pleasant aspect to the front over formal garden.
Bedroom Two 12'2 x 11'8
Tiled fireplace with wood surround, radiator and pleasant aspect to the front over formal gardens.
Bedroom Three 9'10 x 8'6
Radiator and double wardrobe.
Bathroom
Suite comprising bath, wash basin, space and plumbing for washing machine, airing cupboard.
Cloakroom
WC.
Second Floor
Landing with walk-in eaves storage cupboard.
Bedroom Four 12'3 x 11'11
Cast iron fireplace, radiator.
Bedroom Five 11'11 x 11'10
Cast iron fireplace, radiator.
Shower Room
Tiled shower cubicle, wc, wash basin and heated towel rail.
Outside
There are stunning formal gardens to the front of the property with direct access to the High Street via an ornate gateway.
Rear Garden
An attractive feature of the property being a good size and south facing, principally lawned with established beds and borders and walled boundary, there is a paved terrace and pathway which leads to the parking area with two parking spaces and access to
Garage
Single Garage with up and over door, personal door to rear.
Council Tax - E
EPC Rating - NA
Substantial Grade II Listed Historic Town House
Five Bedrooms
A Wealth of Charm & Character
Good Size Reception Rooms
Large Private South Facing Garden
Double Parking Space & Garage
Town Centre Location Adjacent to Marks & Spencers Food Hall
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)