A completely, beautifully refurbished ground floor flat benefitting from its own personal door opening out to the communal gardens, specifically for the over 55's and very conveniently situated for both the village centre and mainline station.
Precis of accommodation: entrance hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room.
ENTRANCE HALL: 8'8" x 3' (2.64m x 0.91m)
Inset cord mat.Wall mounted entry phone/call system. Door to:
LIVING ROOM: 16'9" x 10'7" (5.1m x 3.23m)
Double aspect with double glazed UPVC window overlooking the garden and double glazed UPVC door leading to outside. Large walk-in storage/airing cupboard housing the pre-lagged water cylinder. Dimplex wall mounted convector heater. TV and phone point. Wall light points.
KITCHEN: 7'5" x 5'6" (2.26m x 1.68m)
Well fitted comprising inset single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard under and double glazed UPVC window above. Worksurface to one wall with matching upstand and inset four ring electric hob with oven under and extractor in stainless steel canopy with splashback above; drawers and cupboard under. Matching eye-level cupboards. Wall mounted light.
BEDROOM: 15'8" (4.78m) maximum into bay x 8'8" (2.64m)
Incorporating built-in double wardrobe with storage above. Dimplex wall mounted convector heater. Wall light point. Phone point. Double glazed UPVC bay window.
SHOWER ROOM: 7'9" x 5'7" (2.36m x 1.7m)
Comprising large walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle with shower unit and extractor fan. Wash hand basin with cupboard under and low level w.c. with concealed cistern with useful shelf above. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Wall light point.
OUTSIDE: Homeforde House sits within its own attractively landscaped gardens and grounds.
COMMUNAL FACILITIES: House manager, residents lounge with kitchenette and nearby w.c., laundry room and guest bedroom to rent at a nominal charge.
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)
