2 Dukeshead Cottage is a truly delightful spacious period cottage in this small row of four properties dating back we believe to around 1830. Originally a coastguard cottage and later The Dukeshead pub, it still has its traditional flagstone flooring. A spacious cosy sitting room has an inglenook fireplace with raised wood burning stove and there is a delightful dining room and farmhouse kitchen. There are four bedrooms on the first floor, two with far-reaching views across Lymington Saltmarshes, the Solent, Isle of Wight and Yarmouth.
To the front of the property is parking for two cars, whilst a large very secluded area of garden lies to the rear, being extremely well established backing onto open fields and incorporating a useful Summer House/Office with Clearview wood burning stove and full broadband connection. Situated in this unique and enchanting location at the end of a quiet no through country lane with direct access to glorious walks along the Sea Wall continuing to Keyhaven to the west and Lymington to the east. A unique property in a stunning location which really must be viewed in order to be fully appreciated.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
(All measurements are approximate)
Entrance Door to
Sitting Room 22’6 x 14’4
A spacious charming room steeped in character with feature inglenook fire-place with wood- burning stove on a raised brick hearth and exposed brick-work to rear, flagstone flooring and wide stairs leading to first floor with understairs storage cupboard.
Cloakroom
Wc with concealed cistern and corner wash hand basin, half tiled walls, quarry tiled flooring and cloak cupboard.
Dining Room 12’3 x 11’
A delightful cosy room with a fireplace with raised inset wood-burning stove with exposed brickwork surround and hearth, superb flagstone flooring, double doors leading to rear patio and opening to
Kitchen 12’9 x 11’
In keeping with the cottage fitted with double oven two-ring gas-fired red Aga, inset one and- quarter-bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboards below and a range of rustic handmade storage cupboards to one end with stable door leading to garden, quarry tiled flooring and return door to Sitting Room.
First Floor
Landing
Bedroom One 12’10 x 11’3
South facing with far reaching views across the old Saltmarsh to the Solent, Isle of Wight and Yarmouth beyond, built in cupboard.
Bedroom Two 10’11 x 10’
Views over rear garden.
Bedroom Three 10’11 x 9’2
Views over rear garden.
Bedroom Four 11’3 x 9’7
Built in single bunk unit with steps, superb far-reaching views across the old Saltmarsh to the Solent and Isle of Wight and Yarmouth beyond.
Bathroom
Panelled bath with shower attachment and separate shower unit, wc, wash hand basin, painted wood panelled walls, views over rear garden, heated towel rail.
Outside
To the front of the property is gravelled parking for two cars whilst the majority of the garden lies to the rear.
Rear Garden
Oak slatted decking which is fully enclosed and completely private and leads through to a large area of garden to the rear which has a meandering pathway with areas of lawn to the side, interspersed with a variety of mature shrubs and trees and raised beds, including a feature willow. The property backs onto open farmland with views across. The gardens are delightfully in keeping with the cottage.
Timber Studio 17’ x 11’11
Wood burning stove, light, power and internet connection.
Services – Mains Water and Gas, Private Drainage
Council Tax – E EPC Rating - D
Delightful Historic Spacious Period Cottage
Steeped in History Dating back to 1830
Former Coastguard Cottage and later the Dukeshead Pub
Spacious Comfortable Sitting Room with Flagstone Flooring and Inglenook Fireplace with Wood Burning Stove
Cosy Dining Room with Wood Burning Stove and Flagstone Flooring
Farmhouse Style Kitchen with Aga
Four Bedrooms
Two Bedrooms with Far Reaching Views Across Lymington Saltmarshes to the Solent and Isle of Wight Beyond
Two Off Street Parking Spaces
Large Established Secluded Garden to Rear backing onto Fields
Timber Summerhouse/Chalet
Unique Enchanting Location
End of Quiet Country Lane
Walks to Sea Wall and Coastal Path with Keyhaven to the West and Lymington to the East
Viewing Essential to Fully Appreciate this Superb Property
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)
