A well-proportioned and flexible four bedroom detached home set in a quiet lane in Portmore near Lymington. The property sits in a fantastic plot with established south facing gardens surrounding. There is further potential to improve/extend STPP.
A glazed entrance door with matching side panels leads to the entrance porch with obscure glazed door again with matching side panels which leads through to the impressive entrance hallway with built in cupboards and stairs leading to first floor.
A door on the right hand side leads through to the dining room which is of good size with window overlooking front aspect.
Further down the hallway to the right a door leads into the spacious and bright sitting room with triple aspects overlooking the stunning surrounding gardens. This room also benefits from feature fireplace with inset log burner and glazed sliding patio doors opening to rear garden. Across the hallway there is a good sized ground floor double bedroom which incorporates built in wardrobes and window overlooking rear gardens. A door then leads through to the en suite bathroom being fully tiled with obscure glazed window.
The double aspect Kitchen/Breakfast Room boasts a good range of roll top worktops and splashbacks with drawers and cupboards below and further matching wall mounted units. There is an integrated oven, full height shelved corner cupboards, space and plumbing for dishwasher and upright fridge freezer.
A stable door then leads into the large rear porch with tiled flooring, built in cupboard with shelving and double aspect windows. A door leads out onto the front driveway and an archway leads to
the ever-handy Utility area with cupboards and space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer under. There are two doors one being a personal door to garage and a further glazed door with side window leading to rear covered way towards the rear garden. This completes the ground floor accommodation.
Stairs from the entrance hallway lead up to the first floor landing which incorporates storage cupboards.
There are three double bedrooms on the first floor.
The principal bedroom is an impressive size with double aspect windows and incorporates an excellent range of built in wardrobes with both hanging space and shelving. There is a door leading through to the en suite shower room with obscure window overlooking rear aspect.
Bedroom three also boasts an en suite and dressing area making it an ideal guest suite. Bedroom four is currently used as an office/spare bedroom and Incorporates large wardrobe cupboards and a fitted desk unit. There are two windows overlooking front and side aspects.
A cloakroom completes the first floor accommodation and houses the central heating boiler and hot water cylinder with hanging shelving.
The property is approached through a five bar gate with loose shingle driveway leading up to the garage and to the front of the property there is an area of lawn. This is all neatly enclosed by mature hedging and trees with gate access to one side. The garage boasts electronic up and over door, ample power points and strip lighting.
There is a high level side aspect window and pull down loft ladder to large roof storage area. There is then a sliding door to the office which has a large fitted desk unit to two walls, windows to two aspects and a good range of built in shelving and cupboard space.
The rear garden is a particular feature of the property being of an excellent size with large expanse of lawn and extremely well stocked beds and borders. The brick paviour sitting out area immediately to the rear of the property provides excellent opportunities for alfresco dining/entertaining with covered way providing useful area for log storage and leading to the: greenhouse which is attached to the rear of the garage.
There are multiple sheds to bottom corner and the garden is fully enclosed by mature hedging and trees providing excellent privacy.
EPC RATING: Current ~ D61 Potential ~ B84
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage.
HEATING: Gas fired central heating.
BROADBAND: Superfast up to 80 mbps download (Ofcom)
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)
