Oak Bank Farm is a delightful equestrian property consisting of a four bedroom detached chalet bungalow, menage, stables and approx 6 acres of paddocks. Located in this rural location and within close proximity to the open forest and the popular New Forest village of Sway.
Four bedroom detached chalet bungalow with a large timber frame, adjoining car port and excellent parking with screened established formal gardens extending to approximately 0.75 acre surrounding the property.
A pathway and driveway leads through to the equestrian facilities which include a detached stable block with five stables, tack room, feed room and wash area overlooking a 40m x 20m fenced menage. Gateways lead through to three well fenced areas of paddock which extend to approximately 5.8 acres, the total plot measuring in the region of 6.5 acres.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
(All measurements are approximate)
Entrance Porch
Wooden front door, half glazed door to
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 15'3 x 11'11
Fitted with floor standing and wall mounted cupboards and drawers and work surfaces incorporating a one and a quarter bowl single drainer sink unit, Neff inset oven with five ring gas hob and extractor fan over, integrated microwave, ceramic tiled flooring, shelved larder cupboard, radiator, opening to
Living/Dining Area 12' x 11'6
Double doors leading to garden.
Utility Room
Fitted with floor standing and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, work surface, single bowl single drainer sink, space and plumbing for washing machine, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, stable door leading to Car Port
Inner Hallway
Stairs to first floor with storage cupboard under, radiator.
Sitting Room 15'5 x 12'
Fireplace with fitted wood burning stove, double glazed doors leading to and overlooking rear garden.
Bedroom Three/Dining Room 15'9 x 13'1
Double aspect, radiator.
First Floor
Landing with shelved storage cupboard, Study Area which could easily be turned into a further small bedroom.
Bedroom One 14'1 x 12'11
Double aspect room with doors to Juliet Balcony overlooking paddocks, built-in wardrobe cupboards, radiator.
Bedroom Two 14'4 x 11'10
Double aspect room overlooking paddocks, radiator.
Bathroom
Panelled bath with shower attachment, wc and wash hand basin.
Outside
Large Attached Car Port/Outside Kitchen Area
Integrated log store, having a pitched roof with opening to front used for occasional living area.
Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached via a gravel driveway leading to the front of the property giving ample parking and access to the front porch and car port. The gardens continue round the property with a formal area of garden adjoining at the rear which is principally lawned with various mature apple trees. A pathway leads through to a vegetable garden area.
Outbuilding/Workshop 37' x 16'5
Providing excellent storage with electric light and power, double door to one end and personal door to the other.
Stable Block
Three loose boxes on one side and two on the other, feed room, tack room, wash down area. Potential to convert to ancillary accommodation.
Menage 40' x 20'
Paddocks
The paddocks extend to approximately 5.8 acres, being split into three separate paddocks.
Council Tax - E
EPC Rating - C
Charming Equestrian Property
Four/Five Bedroom Detached Chalet
Adjoining Timber Framed Car Port
Stable Block with Five Loose Boxes, Tack Room and Hay Store
40 x 20m Menage
Large Outbuilding 37’ x 16’5
Stocked Formal Gardens
Ample Driveway Parking and areas for Trailers, Horseboxes etc
Pleasant Outlook over Own Grounds
Surrounded by Fields
Quiet Rural Lane approximately one mile from the Open Forest
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)
