A detached modern house built in 2006, with a high standard of finish, up to date services and a light airy interior. Ancillary accommodation includes a converted barn, which is wheelchair friendly, a converted dairy plus an extensive range of outbuildings, all set in just over 6 acres of gardens and grounds. Perfect for extended family living.
Precis of accommodation: Main House: dining hall, sitting room, kitchen, cloakroom, first floor landing, three bedrooms - all with en suites and an additional bathroom, second floor, bedroom four and large walk-in loft room. Utility room. The Barn comprises living/dining/kitchen, study area, bedroom, shower room and occasional first floor mezzanine bedroom. The Old Dairy comprises sitting/dining/kitchen and two bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms. Outside: there is a barn, boat store, three loose boxes, large Nissan barn and four carports.
Built between 2004 and 2006 and replacing the original New Forest cottage, the property is surrounded by three fields and it's own rear farmyard. A feature of the property is the custom made oak joinery, including all doors, windows and staircase around an open stairwell. There is underfloor heating and a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system throughout the house. The views from the house are superb, with a glimpse of Sway Tower above the tree lined Avon Water to the south-west, the orchard to the south-east and the oak tree line rear field to the north east and north west.
OUTSIDE:
The property is approached through a five bar gate from South Sway Lane with large driveway and well stocked borders. Steps lead up to large paved area to the front of the property with feature pond and area of lawn leading to garden to the side. Pedestrian gate and lit paviour pathway also leads up to the front of the property. Large area of garden to the south side of the property, laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees. Further garden area immediately to the rear of the property with paddock beyond. Terraced lawn to the other side with well stocked beds. From the kitchen, covered area leads to utility/wet room and a CARPORT. Large GREENHOUSE to side. Brick paved sitting out area with covered barbecue area. Gate leads to The Old Dairy. Double five bar electric gates from South Sway Lane open to a large driveway and give access to:
BARN: 44'8" x 19'2" (13.61m x 5.84m)
BOAT STORE: 44' x 18'9" (13.4m x 5.72m)
THREE LOOSE BOXES:
TRIPLE CARPORT: 30' (9.14) x 18' (5.49) approximately
NISSAN BARN: 42' x 24' (12.8m x 7.32m)
POTTING SHED:
WIDE SINGLE CARPORT:
With electric charging point.
Driveway continues past all the buildings and gives access to the paddock behind. A further area of paddock lies to the east of the rear field which has its own road access and water supply. Opposite the house and across the lane is a further paddock which runs down to the Avon Water where there is also a large pond.
The gardens and grounds extend to approximately six and a half acres.
SERVICES:
Electricity; 3 phase mains head, currently only one used. Water: mains connected to the house, Brick Barn, Old Dairy and rear field. Side field has separate meter. Heating: House and Brick Barn have mains gas boilers serving underfloor heating. The Old Dairy is all electric. Broadband: part fibre broadband with estimated download of 15-26 mbps Sewerage: The House, Brick Barn and The Old Dairy are all on mains drainage.
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)