Staddlestones is like a tardis being a deceptively spacious period cottage which has been extended and much improved with excellent ground floor accommodation, enjoying the charm of the original cottage together with a superb large light and airy Living Room to the rear. The gardens extend to a depth of some 400 ft, 0.4 acres being in various sections and superbly stocked and established also incorporating numerous outbuildings to include Garage, Summer House/Office Garden Room and useful Detached Leisure facility/Annexe tucked away at the far end of the gardens, to the rear of this is a Kitchen Garden with two Greenhouses and Garden Shed. Internal inspection is essential to fully appreciate the extents of the accommodation as well as the superb completely secluded areas of gardens.
The property sits directly opposite the open forest having superb views and access to delightful walks in this popular New Forest hamlet with nearby traditional public house the East End Arms and a short distance to adjoining village of East Boldre with a shop/post office and another public house of note, The Turfcutters. A short distance way is Tanners Lane leading down to the Solent foreshore.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
(All measurements are approximate)
Entrance Hall
Wooden front door with glazed side panels.
Sitting Room 23' x 11'2
A cosy room in the original part of the cottage with an attractive illuminated fireplace with fitted wood burning stove and two bay windows with seats overlooking the forest, spiral staircase to first floor, two display alcoves, door to
Inner Hallway
Dining Room 13'9 x 9'10
Feature fireplace with exposed brickwork to either side, door to
Kitchen 16'11 x 7'11
Bespoke handmade kitchen with floor standing and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, Granite style work surfaces incorporating a electric two ring double oven Aga, double bowl enamel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, flagstone flooring, stable door to
Rear Lobby
Storage area and door to rear Garden.
Living Room 24'3 x 18'4
Superb high ceiling, wood burning stove with a range of windows overlooking the Garden, flagstone flooring with double doors leading onto patio.
Bedroom One 14'5 x 9'10
Double doors leading to Conservatory.
Bedroom Two 9'6 x 6'7
Views across the forest to the front.
Bathroom
Attractively fitted with roll top bath with claw feet, wash basin and separate shower with ornate wc.
Cloakroom
Wc and wash basin.
First Floor
Landing
Bedroom Three 14'5 x 11'10
Superb views across the open forest.
Bedroom Four/Study 7'7 x 4'11
Views across the open forest.
Outside
The property fronts the open forest with a driveway leading to the side to the
Garage/Workshop 19'2 x 8'6
Electric up and over door and Utility Room beyond.
The gardens are superbly stocked, being an extremely private and enclosed with a large area of patio leading onto a paved pathway which leads down to a further area of garden, there is a large expanse of lawn bounded by delightfully stocked borders and incorporates a large Garden Chalet, ideal as a workshop or office. The garden continues onto a second area of garden being well enclosed and secluded with numerous apple trees and this in turn gives access to the
Potential Annexe (Currently used as a leisure room)
Kitchenette/Sitting Room 19'8 x 14'1 with wood burner, shower room and hot tub room 14'1 x 9'2 which could be converted into a double bedroom.
Beyond this is a vegetable garden with two Greenhouses and a large Garden Shed. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property being superbly laid out in various sections with an excellent variety of outbuildings. We believe the plot extends to approximately ¼ acre.
Council Tax - F
EPC Rating - E
Services -
Klargester Sewerage Treatment
Oil Fired Central Heating
Deceptively Spacious Period Cottage
Extensive Groundfloor Accommodation
Enjoying the Charm of the Original Cottage with A Superb Light and Airy Living Room to Rear
Set in Grounds of Approximately 0.4 Acre and 400 ft in Depth
Various Sections Incorporate Numerous Outbuildings to include
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)
