A charming, characterful seventeenth century residence situated in an idyllic location set in just over 2.1 acres, within Sopley Brook boasting picturesque woodland views with orchard and paddock. The property is superbly situated at the end of a quiet, no-through country lane and has excellent scope to improve.
Entrance porch with windows to side aspect lead to entrance hall which leads into the snug with beamed ceiling, parquet flooring and bay window overlooking rural front aspect.
A wooden door leads through to the sitting room with electric underfloor heating, Jetmaster open fire, window and two glazed doors overlooking side and front aspects.
Wooden door leads through to study/bedroom five with electric underfloor heating and three windows providing a bright double aspect.
The entrance hallway also leads through to the dining room which is the hub of the property with impressive, beautiful inglenook fireplace with woodburner and original bread oven, beamed ceiling and window overlooking front rural aspects.
Archway with step leads down to the kitchen/breakfast room with tiled flooring and comprises an abundance of wooden worktops with central island creating a breakfast bar area perfect for informal dining. There is a Neff integral oven/grill and a four ring Halogen hob with copper hood over.
Door from the the kitchen then leads to the utility room with tiled flooring and space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine with a window overlooking rear gardens and large pantry.
A further door from the kitchen leads on to garden room with door leading out to rear gardens.
Wooden door from the dining room leads to the inner hallway with door to the wine cellar.
A wooden door leads to downstairs bathroom with ornate tiled flooring, freestanding period style bath, large sink unit with wrought iron legs and a beamed ceiling. A window overlooks private rear gardens.
Stairs from inner hallway lead to first floor landing and split into two sets of stairs lead to the principal bedroom and two double bedrooms.
Bedrooms three & four overlook the front aspects and both have beamed ceilings and sink units incorporated. There is loft access with a drop down ladder and the loft has been boarded.
The principal bedroom is a beautifully light room with double aspect windows overlooking side gardens and front. Steps then lead down into a large en suite bathroom with sunken Jacuzzi bath and large separate shower unit. There are front to back aspect windows and beamed ceiling.
A further door from the kitchen leads up a stairwell to bedroom two with double aspect windows and semi vaulted ceiling with sink unit and cupboard housing hot water tank. Bedroom two benefits from an en suite shower room with bidet.
To the front of the property there is a driveway enclosed by two wrought iron gates which leads to the double garage/workshop. There is also a large storage shed with glazed window. A gravelled area of gardens with planting beds abuts the garden room and there is a greenhouse. The garden stretches all the way around the property with beautiful views towards the river with surrounding forest and rural aspects whilst being wonderfully private. There is a further wooden shed to the right hand side of the garden with two pathways leading to the orchard and paddock with stable block.
The property also benefits from a vegetable garden with 8 planting beds which is rabbit proof.
The property is situated in just over 2.1 acres with stunning views across woodland and Sopley Brook is incorporated in the surrounding land of the property.
EPC RATING: Current ~ F28 Potential ~ C75
COUNCIL TAX: F
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage.
HEATING: Oil 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)
