A charming, characterful four bedroom family cottage with beautifully kept surrounding gardens. The property is enviably located in an extremely secluded position surrounded by New Forest countryside within minutes’ walk of Beaulieu River and close to Beaulieu Village.
Precis of Accommodation: Entrance Porch, Entrance Hallway, Kitchen/Dining Room, Sitting Room, Study, Garden Room, Utility Room, Four Bedrooms, Principal Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Home Office, Double Garage.
A welcoming, warm Porch with coats/boots cupboard opens up into the Entrance Hallway with attractive turned staircase and feature radius window providing excellent light through to the entrance hall and first floor landing.
The Living Room is bright and spacious with double aspects and boasts a feature open fireplace. Double opening doors lead into the Garden Room which is an impressive room with views overlooking the beautiful garden.
A doorway leads into the Study which in turn leads into the spacious Kitchen/Dining Room which has triple aspects making it a wonderfully bright hub of the house. It boasts tiled floors, an AGA, breakfast bar, integrated full height fridge, oven, microwave and dishwasher. The Kitchen has a good range of worktops and cabinets. A door then leads into a Utility Room with space and plumbing for washer and dryer, an integrated freezer and door to side access.
Stairs lead up to the first floor landing which spreads across to the main bedroom with south westerly double aspects overlooking the garden with a good range of fitted wardrobes and door to an en suite shower room.
Bedroom two benefits from fitted wardrobes and a garden view with two further double bedrooms and family bathroom.
Outside, the driveway is accessed from the idyllic countryside lane, and is mainly laid to shingle via a five bar gate with brick pillars leading to an area for turning/parking vehicles. The property benefits from a double garage with plenty of storage in Large Sail Loft.
The gardens are beautifully landscaped having been immaculately kept whilst having the benefit of being south west facing. There is a stunning, raised patio terrace abutting the south side of the property which can be accessed via the garden room or garden and this provides a superb entertaining area and is ideal for alfresco dining whilst having unspoilt views across the garden. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawned areas with surrounding planted beds, mature trees and flower beds.
There is a good sized detached Home Office ideal for hybrid or working from home roles. Furthermore there are two Garden Sheds providing storage.
The property benefits from a good degree of privacy and is situated in one of the area's most sought after addresses offering very close proximity to both the river and the village of Beaulieu.
Dock Lane can be considered to be one of the best locations that the New Forest has to offer. There is a pathway opposite the property that leads down towards Beaulieu River Sailing Club which has a slipway providing the facilities for Sailing, SUP's and more. The local area provides idyllic countryside views and can be accessed by walking, cycling or riding out. For eating & dining locally you have options from the Luxury hotels of Montagu Arms and Lime Wood Hotel with more cafes, a greengrocer and deli in the centre of the village. For local transport there is the national motorway 14 miles to the north with fast trains from Southampton to London averaging a time of approximately 1h 20mins.
SERVICES: Oil central heating and mains electric. Private drainage via a modern, recently installed treatment plant.
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)
