A characterful, end, former coastguard cottage, neatly situated in established gardens in an enviable location, within level walking distance of Barton cliff top. An internal inspection is recommended.
Entrance, utility room kitchen through to sitting room, conservatory/garden room, first floor landing, two bedrooms (formerly three bedrooms) bathroom, gardens with outbuilding, good off road parking.
Utility Room
With space and plumbing for washing machine and up-right fridge/freezer.
Kitchen 14'5" (4.4) narrowing to 10'2" (3.1) x 8'3" (2.51)
Being part tiled comprising bowl and a third single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, range of work surface with drawers and cupboards below, space for gas cooker, matching wall mounted units, understairs storage cupboard, quarry tiled flooring, cupboard housing Gloworm gas fired central heating boiler. Window to front.
Sitting Room 16' x 11'3" (4.88m x 3.43m)
Wood burning stove, exposed brick fireplace, inset shelving and cupboards, window to front, further side window and door giving access to conservatory/garden room.
Conservatory/Garden Room 16'10" x 6'7" (5.13m x 2m)
First Floor Landing
Hatch to loft space, port hole window.
Bedroom One 17'5" (5.3) x 11'6" (3.5) narrowing to 8'1" (2.46)
(Formerly two bedrooms) Two windows to front.
Bedroom Two 10'5" x 8'5" (3.18m x 2.57m)
Feature fireplace, window to rear.
Bathroom
Being half tiled comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., bath, built in shelved linen cupboard, window to rear.
Outside
The property is approached by a five bar gate from Barton Lane with off road parking for two cars. Garden shed, enclosed by fencing. A pedestrian gate leads to a good sized area of garden with paved pathway, lawns on either side, bordered by fencing and hedging, leading to a paved patio area immediately adjacent to the property, providing a very pleasant sitting out area.
Courtyard Garden
being paved for ease of maintenance, bordered by walling and fencing with shrub borders. Useful outbuilding, divided into two.
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)
