The Old Barns, Hampshire, SO20

Property Reference: 1447191.

Beautiful furnished one-bedroom mid terrace barn conversion - Available Immediately 

*furnished* *Allocated Parking space* *Fibre Broadband available*

Rent £1150 per month

Within easy reach of Romsey, Stockbridge, Winchester and Salisbury

Suitable for single professional. 

Upside down - 1 double size bedroom, 1 shower room, open plan, vaulted lounge/kitchen/diner with south facing balcony.

Unsuitable for pets, children, smokers or running a business from home. 

Bills not included - please read advert for more information.

Please use the OpenRent messaging service to contact the landlord for any questions or to arrange a viewing.

This furnished charming rustic one-bedroom barn conversion is located in a small complex of barn conversions with stunning views over the Test Valley, in Brook on the outskirts of King’s Somborne.

Surrounded by farmland the property boasts views over the Test Valley yet is just a short drive away from the market towns of Romsey and Stockbridge. The City of Winchester lies to the East and the City of Salisbury to the West both with good rail and road links. Southampton and Bournemouth international airports are also easily accessible.

The upside-down accommodation comprises; spacious entrance hall, ground floor shower room and double bedroom with double size bed. Upstairs offers a well-proportioned light and airy vaulted lounge/kitchen/diner leading out to a South facing balcony. The kitchen benefits from an electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher.

Outside there is 1 allocated parking space (not suitable for large vehicles, no selling of vehicles permitted and no charging of electric vehicles), communal garden, courtyard with unfenced pond, patio area and a communal laundry room with 2 washing machines (shared between 4 properties). It is the tenants responsibility to keep the utility area and washing machines clean.

Ideally suited to a discerning individual looking for a rural location. Regret no children, pets or smokers and premises cannot be used for business use.

Utilities £195 per month - (based on 1 occupant) utilities are communal and £195p/m is a share of the current costs and may increase/decrease with market rates. Utility costs are reviewed by the landlord every few months. Utility payment includes fair usage of oil for heating and hot water, private water, private sewage, electricity, outside lighting, parking space and communal washing machines (excludes council tax, broadband/phone, TV licence and personal contents insurance). This utility fee is due to increase any day and may increase prior to signing contracts as electricity and water are both increasing in April.

Local Authority

Test Valley Council

Council Tax Band

B - tenant to pay.

Services

Oil, Electric, Water & Drainage (fair usage all included in the monthly utilities payment).

Excluded

The tenant is responsible for council tax, phone/broadband, TV licence and personal contents/liability insurance.

Broadband/Landline/WiFi

High speed fibre broadband is available to the property - tenant responsible to arrange a contract and all bills relating to this (please discuss with landlord)

Reference checks will be carried out on tenants and guarantors is required. 

Please check your earnings against a tenancy affordability calculator to ensure that you will pass reference checks and declare any CCJs prior to putting a holding deposit on the property.  There are several available online and if in doubt discuss with the landlord. Affordability is roughly calculated on 2.5 x the monthly rental (approx. £34,500k for this property. A guarantor maybe required, they will also be reference/credit checked for affordability. Guarantor affordability is roughly calculated on 3 x the monthly rental (approx. £41,400k for this property).  

Check In/Out Inventories are provided to the tenant - this is a detailed report with photographs and descriptions. Tenant has 7 days to check and agree or highlight any discrepancies from their move in date.  

Note

Please note that there are very occasional ongoing works/improvements at The Old Barns properties and grounds. May require access on occasion to carryout maintenance work or improvements to the property. You will be given prior notice of access (unless in the case of an emergency). The window cleaner comes occasionally to clean the exterior of the windows, except the balcony windows (window cleaner not guaranteed and is due to retire soon) It is the tenants responsibility to clean the windows inside and out. The communal grounds are uneven with 2 unfenced ponds and some areas are unlit with external lighting. The landlord lives on site. 6 properties on site with some shared communal areas. The landlord has CCTV on some external areas (no CCTV looks into the properties).Mobile phone service is weak depending on your provider, but wifi calling can be used via your broadband (Vodaphone has the best mobile coverage).

Landlord member of the National Landlords Association

Access onto the Test Way from the top of the driveway.

Nearest (miles approximate): Pub 1.2 miles, Shop 1.4 miles, Petrol Station 4miles, Co-op 5 miles, Waitrose & Aldi 4.5 miles.

Please note there is no public transport, so own car is essential.

Holding deposit - 1 weeks rent.

Security Deposit - 5 weeks total rent (held in the govt deposit scheme)

Please send a written message via Openrent. Landlord will request some further information regarding your own situation prior to viewings. Tenant still in the property at present, so some notice is required for viewings.

Important Information – These particulars do not represent an offer or contract. The information is given without responsibility on the part of the landlord and you should not rely on the information being factually accurate about the property. The images shown may only represent part of the property or maybe of communal areas and are as they appeared at the time of being photographed and do not necessarily represent the furnishings included. Any measurements or distances given are approximate only. Tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.

 

Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £1,150.00 per month (£265.38 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £1,269.00
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Property comes furnished
- Available to move in from 27 April 2025
- Minimum tenancy term is 6 months
- Maximum number of tenants is 1
- No Students
- No Pets, sorry
- No Smokers
- Not Suitable for Families / Children
- Bills not included
- Property has parking
- Property has garden access
- EPC Rating: C

If calling, please quote reference: 1447191

Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.


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