1 Bed Terraced House, The Old Barns, SO20

Rustic one-bedroom mid terrace barn conversion

*furnished* *Available 07/08/2023* *Allocated Parking space* *Ideal for single professional*

Rent £1100 per month

This property is ideally suited to a 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 and smokers or running a business from the property.

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

Utilities £185 per month - (based on 1 occupant) utilities are communal and £185p/m is a share of the current costs and may increase/decrease with market rates. Utility costs are reviewed regularly by the landlord. Utility payment includes oil for heating and hot water, private water, private sewage, electricity, outside lighting, use of parking space and communal washing machines (excludes council tax, broadband/phone, TV licence and personal contents insurance - tenant liable for these).

This furnished charming rustic one-bedroom barn conversion is located in a small complex of barn conversions with stunning views over the Test Valley, 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.  You will require your own transport as public transport links to Brook are non existent. 

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, toaster, kettle and dishwasher.

Kitchen equipment could be made available if required.

Outside there is 1 allocated parking space, communal garden, gravel courtyard with unfenced pond, patio area and a communal laundry room with 2 washing machines.

Ideally suited to a discerning individual looking for a rural location. Regret the property is not suitable for children, pets or smokers and premises cannot be used for business use.

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 in addition to the monthly rent).

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 if required. 

Please check your earnings against a tenancy affordability calculator to ensure that you will pass reference checks and declare any CCJs prior to requesting a viewing and 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. £33k 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. £40k for this property).  

Check In/Out Inventories are provided to the tenant - this is a detailed report with photographs and descriptions.

Note

Please note that there are ongoing works/improvements at The Old Barns properties and grounds some of which maybe of minor inconvenient.  The works will only be carried out during working hours. Landlord 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 once a month/bi monthly to clean the exterior of the windows, except the balcony windows/doors for which the tenant is responsible (window cleaner not guaranteed). 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

Landlord lives on site.  

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 note that no holding deposit will be held without the landlord meeting the tenant.  The landlord will not discriminate but it is important the tenant is a good fit for the property. 

Please note that the landlord is unable to offer viewings between 10/07/23 and 20/07/23

Prospective tenants will be asked to answer some relevant questions prior to viewing.

Current tenant is moving to a larger property in the same barn as it has become available, so very happy living here. 

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.