This is a rare opportunity to purchase a characterful property, understood to be the former stables for St Andrews house. It has unspoilt views over the New Forest in a sought-after location. A generous quarter acre mature plot with walled gardens and private drive is all within a level walk of the village centre.
Precis of accommodation: covered porch, entrance hall, cloakroom, study, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, rear porch, rear covered way, store room. First floor landing, bedroom one with en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and bathroom. Outside: large single garage, carport, chalet and wood store.
COVERED PORCH:
Ceiling light point. Quarry tiled step. Panelled entrance door with UPVC double glazed windows either side to:
ENTRANCE HALL: 23'3" x 7'9" (7.09m x 2.36m) maximum narrowing to 5' (1.52m)
Herringbone style wooden floor. Radiator with shelf over. Understairs cupboard. Stairs rising to first floor. UPVC door out to the rear courtyard.
CLOAKROOM: 4'11" x 4'11" maximum (1.5m x 1.5m maximum)
Comprising wash hand basin with tiled splashback, cupboard under and mirror above; low level w.c. Radiator. Double glazed obscure UPVC window.
STUDY 11'9" x 8'3" (3.58m x 2.51m)
Herringbone style wood flooring. Radiator. Built-in book shelving. Double glazed UPVC windows to side and front aspect enjoying pleasant outlooks.
SITTING ROOM: 19'10" x 12' (6.05m x 3.66m) maximum measurements
Stone fireplace with polished stone hearth, wooden mantel and at present fitted woodburner. Shelved display niches. Two radiators. Wall light points. Double glazed UPVC double doors with full height windows to side opening to the rear courtyard. Double glazed UPVC front aspect window enjoying views over the front garden and forest beyond.
DINING ROOM: 13'5" x 10'5" (4.1m x 3.18m)
Radiator. Double glazed UPVC side aspect windows. Serving hatch to kitchen.
KITCHEN: 15'11" x 9'1" (4.85m x 2.77m)
Fitted with drawers and cupboards incorporating space for dishwasher under roll top working surfaces. Inset twin bowl stainless steel sinks. Space for cooker range with extractor in stainless steel canopy above. Two radiators. Part tiled walls. Matching eye-level cupboards and walk-in larder with electric light. Part glazed door to utility room and:
REAR PORCH:
Windows to two aspects and part glazed door to outside.
UTILITY ROOM: 10'10" x 4'9" (3.3m x 1.45m) main area
Deepware sink. Part tiled walls. Ample space for appliances. Double glazed obscure windows. Door to:
REAR COVERED WAY:
With pitched glazed roof. Door to rear courtyard. Door to:
STORE: 4'8" x 4'7" (1.42m x 1.4m)
FIRST FLOOR SPACIOUS LANDING:
Built-in shelved cupboard. Double radiator. Access to roof space. Double glazed side aspect window. Double glazed front aspect window enjoying an outstanding view over the open forest.
BEDROOM ONE: 12'6" x 14'2" (3.88m x 4.32m) narrowing to 8'2" (2.5m)
Plus range of built-in wardrobes to one wall. Double radiator. Double glazed UPVC rear aspect window. Door to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 6'8" x 5'4" (2.03m x 1.63m)
Comprising fully tiled walk-in shower with shower unit; inset wash hand basin with cupboard under; low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Nearby shaver point and mirror. Upright ladder style radiator. Double glazed UPVC side aspect window.
BEDROOM TWO: 11'11" x 11'11" (3.63m x 3.63m)
Radiator. Double glazed UPVC rear and front aspect window again enjoying a lovely outlook.
BEDROOM THREE: 12'5" x 11'11" (3.78m x 3.63m) maximum
Radiator. Small double glazed UPVC side aspect window. Double glazed UPVC front aspect window enjoying a lovely view.
BATHROOM: 9' x 6'8" (2.74m x 2.03m) maximum
Coloured suite comprising panelled bath with shower unit and screen above; inset wash hand basin with cupboards under, mirror and light over; low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Radiator/towel rail. Airing cupboard housing the Glow-worm boiler for the central heating and domestic hot water, small radiator and shelves. Double glazed UPVC side aspect window.
OUTSIDE:
The property is approached across a driveway from Rhinefield Road through electric wrought iron gates with a longe driveway leading up to a turning bay and to the front of the garage/carport. The majority of the garden is to the front but enjoys a good degree of privacy and seclusion. Laid predominantly to lawn interspersed with shrubs, bushes and trees. The garden is enclosed by fencing, walling and hedging. Crazy paving leads up to the front door and to both sides of the property leading to an enclosed courtyard immediately to the rear of the property enclosed by walling and wrought iron gate with matching side panels.
LOG STORE: 7'4" x 5'1" (2.24m x 1.55m)
GARAGE:
Good size single with double opening doors. Side window. Pitched roof.
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)
