The Hawk, Bridge Street, Halesworth IP19

Ground floor flat offering two bedrooms, situated within the historic former Hawk Inn at the end of the pedestrianised high street.

Converted from a former shop, the property has been thoughtfully redeveloped to include a high-quality fitted kitchen and modern shower room, along with new flooring in parts. It retains the building's original charm, with features such as beamed ceilings and other traditional character details.

An immaculate property with secondary glazing throughout and programable electric heating installed, it also benefits from an off-road parking space in the residents' car park (unallocated, on a first-come, first-served basis) and a communal courtyard area with cycle storage facilities.

Accommodation Comprises:

Entry from the communal corridor to the rear of the building
Spacious inner hallway
Fitted kitchen with overhead cooker hood and spaces for an electric cooker, fridge, freezer, and washing machine
Rear bedroom with newly fitted carpet
Shower room with shower enclosure and mixer shower, WC, hand basin, and heated towel rail
Dining room/snug area with decorative original fireplace feature
Spacious front sitting room or second bedroom with beamed ceiling and access onto Bridge Street via the charming original "Hawk Inn" door
Off Street Parking

With a generous 69 sqm floor area, the flat offers versatile accommodation with a layout that can be tailored to suit differing occupier requirements.

Available Immediately. Sorry, due to the nature of this property, it is not considered suitable for smokers.

DIRECTIONS:
The Hawk can be found in Halesworth next to the library. Bridge Street is at the northern end of The Thoroughfare (the pedestrianised high street).

LOCALITY:
Halesworth is a historic market town located in the northeast corner of Suffolk, primarily centred around a pedestrianised high street. The Cut Theatre, offering a range of cultural activities, is close by. Halesworth has the largest Millennium Green in the UK, with around 44 acres of grazing marsh providing a haven for wildlife. Halesworth railway station is a short walk from The Hawk, with links to Lowestoft, Norwich, and via Ipswich to London Liverpool Street.

AGENT'S NOTES:
Viewings: By appointment with the agent
Council Tax: Band A
Local Authority: East Suffolk Council
EPC: D


Available: Immediately
Appliances: Not supplied

Monthly rent: £795.00
Holding Deposit: £183.46
5 weeks' deposit (secured with the DPS at the start of the tenancy): £917.30

PROPERTY OFFERED:
To let unfurnished on an Assured Periodic Tenancy at a rent of £795.00 per calendar month.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) Application Stage
Complete Application Form and provide the following
Photographic Identification (e.g. Passport or Driving Licence alongside Birth Certificate)
Proof of Current Address (e.g. Council Tax bill, Utility bill or Bank Statement dated within the last 3 months)

2) Holding Deposit
A Holding Deposit equivalent to one week’s rent is required to reserve the property.
The Holding Deposit will be credited towards the Applicant’s initial tenancy payments upon successful completion of referencing and approval by the Landlord.

The Holding Deposit will be refunded where:
The Landlord withdraws from the application process
The Applicant and Landlord fail to enter into a tenancy agreement within 14 days (or another mutually agreed deadline)

The Holding Deposit may be retained (where permitted) under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, including if:
The applicant withdraws from the application process before contracts are signed
The Applicant fails Right to Rent or UK sanctions checks
The Applicant provides false or misleading information which materially affects the Landlord’s decision to grant a tenancy
The Applicant fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy agreement within the agreed timeframe

3) Referencing & Compliance Checks
On receipt of the holding deposit, we will then administer credit checks, obtain references from current or previous landlords, confirmation of Employment, affordability and carry out Right to Rent checks. The results of these checks will be reported to your prospective Landlord.
The Agent is also required to verify the identity of the Applicant and the Applicant agrees to provide proof of identification and relevant information to assist the Agent with due diligence checks. Where there is suspicion or evidence of money laundering or financial sanctions the Agent is required by law to report the prospective Tenant to the appropriate authority

4) Tenancy Deposit
Once referencing has been satisfactorily completed, the Applicant will be required to pay a tenancy deposit equivalent to five weeks’ rent.
The tenancy deposit will be protected within a Government-approved Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) for the duration of the tenancy, in accordance with current legislation.

5) Signing the Tenancy Agreement
Once the tenancy deposit has been received, the Tenancy Agreement will be issued for signature.
The Tenancy Agreement will comply with all current housing legislation, including any applicable provisions introduced under the Renters (Reform) legislation and associated regulations.

6) Initial Rent Payment
Once the Tenancy Agreement has been signed, payment of the first month’s rent will be requested, less the Holding Deposit already paid.
No rent will be requested before the Tenancy Agreement has been signed.

7) Payments During the Tenancy
Rent payments
Council Tax (where applicable)
Utilities and communication services including Gas, Electricity, Water, Broadband, Telephone and Television Licence
Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or security devices
Interest on late rent payments where permitted by law
Charges associated with a Tenant-requested variation, assignment or novation of the tenancy, where permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019
No prohibited payments will be charged under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 or any subsequent legislation.


Tenant protection
Olivers Property Agents Ltd is a member of the following schemes;
Client Money Protection (CMP) – Membership No: CMP004528 & The Property Redress Scheme: Membership No: PRS002810

All information, including prices, photographs, drawings, and details, is provided in good faith and should be used as a guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. The agent/vendor/landlord accepts no responsibility for misrepresentation. Prospective purchasers/tenants must verify all statements and contact this office for clarification if required. All room measurements are approximate and must not be used for ordering carpets, furniture, or other materials. Any measurements of particular importance should be independently verified. No services, equipment, or appliances have been tested; applicants are advised to commission their own survey/report prior to making an offer.