A one bedroom purpose built first floor apartment, nicely situated in a convenient location, within a short walking distance of Highcliffe village centre and the cliff top. An internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate.
Communal entrance with security entry phone system, stairs to spacious landing, personal front door to:
Entrance Hall
Security entry phone. Built in shelved linen/storage cupboard and further shelved storage cupboard.
Bathroom
Being part tiled comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., bath with separate Mira shower over.
Bedroom 12'4" (3.76) narrowing to 9'4" (2.84) x 11'6" (3.5)
Range of mirror fronted wardrobe cupboards, two windows to rear.
Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting/dining Room 17'7" x 17'4" (5.36m x 5.28m)
Kitchen area being part tiled comprising single bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap,. range of work surfaces with drawers and cupboards below, space for electric/gas cooker with extractor over, range of matching wall mounted units, space and plumbing for washing machine and up-right fridge/freezer, part exposed brickwork, cupboard housing floor standing Worcester gas fired central heating boiler. Window to side and further double sliding doors to south facing sun balcony with tiled flooring.
Outside
There is an allocated parking space and further visitor parking.
Tenure
We understand that the property is share of freehold and there is an annual maintenance charge payable, details to be advised.
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)