FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a detached property set in approx. 1.87 acres being situated at the end of a country lane surrounded by forest and paddock land. The property has excellent scope to extend/improve and benefits from many outbuildings.
A raised full length terrace with covered porch gives access to the front entrance door with glazing which then leads to the entrance hallway with wall mounted consumer unit and the first door on the left leading to the sitting room with beautiful double aspects to the side garden towards paddocks and front garden towards woodland. There is a feature open fireplace.
Opposite this room across the hallway is a double bedroom with feature fireplace and window overlooking the front gardens towards woodland.
Further on down the hallway a door opens into a large double bedroom with feature fireplace and built in wardrobes with a window overlooking the side aspect towards the gardens.
The dining room benefits from a wood burner and window overlooking side aspect.
A door from the dining room leads into the kitchen with range of worktops with inset stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. There is space for a fridge and cooker and double aspect windows. A door to the right hand side leads to inner lobby with cupboard housing the hot water tank and hatch to loft space.
A further door then leads through to the bathroom with obscure glazed windows.
From the kitchen there is access into the conservatory with an array of windows overlooking the wonderful gardens and beyond to adjoining paddocks.
A wooden door leads to a separate cloakroom.
The property benefits from high ceilings and charming picture rails throughout.
The gardens are a particular feature of the property and benefit from many outbuildings, large workshop, sheds, three greenhouses and old piggery to the rear which is now used for secure storage. The gardens are approx. 1.87 acres with two areas of woodland and plenty of grassy areas interspersed with mature shrubs, trees and beautiful aspects overlooking and adjoining paddocks to the rear and woodland to the front. The garden benefits from an excellent degree of privacy.
This property is being sold by INFORMAL TENDER and the closing date for sealed bids is 12 midday 20th May 2025. All sealed bids must be sent to our Brockenhurst office at Hayward Fox, 1 Courtyard Mews, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RB. Please contact the office 01590 624300 or email brockenhurst@haywardfox.co.uk to request an Informal Tender Bidding Form.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D
EPC RATING: Current ~ F25 Potential ~ D67
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (non compliant).
HEATING: Woodburning stove.
BROADBAND: Standard up to 11 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)
