*NO FORWARD CHAIN* An opportunity to purchase a detached three double bedroom bungalow set in 1.4 acres of garden and paddock. The bungalow was originally built in the 1930s, having had improvements and been extended by the current owner. With planning permission in place for a further extension, the property also benefits from solar panels installed in 2011 and benefiting from original feed-in tariff rate. Set in a lovely rural location adjoining the beautiful Avon Water.
Precis of accommodation: entrance porch, hallway, open plan family living/dining room, kitchen, master double bedroom with en suite bathroom, second double bedroom with en suite shower room, double bedroom three and family shower room. Outside: garage and Holmsley Mill Oak Craft double carport and single garage.
To the front of the property is a Holmsley Oak framed porch leading to a good sized main hallway with storage and coats cupboard. The extended open plan family living/dining room has an impressive triple aspect, and a lovely exposed brick fireplace with a wood burning stove and double glazed sliding doors leading to the conservatory and further double glazed sliding doors to the raised decking. Next to the dining area is the open plan kitchen which has a further door to the patio in the rear garden.
Two of the double bedrooms have built in wardrobes and en suites. With a further family shower room for guests and the third double bedroom.
Outside the property is entered via a five bar wooden gate, shingle driveway with a Holmsley Mill Oak Craft double carport and single garage. Surrounding the property is a beautiful mature garden which gives access to the paddock and the property boundary to the rear borders the Avon Water. Access to the pasture is also via a separate gate leading directly onto South Sway Lane.
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage to septic tank.
HEATING: Electric night storage heating.
BROADBAND: Standard - Upto 18 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)
