Arters Lawn, Longdown, New Forest, SO40

Welcome to Gate Cottage, lived in for over 35 years by the family that built it and available now as a long term rental opportunity for a new family to enjoy and flourish.

Upon entering the home you will be pleasantly surprised by the space and welcoming feel. The country style kitchen/breakfast room can be entered from the boot room side door, the perfect set up for muddy paws and boots! There is a separate dining room for entertaining.

The living room has a feature fireplace and double doors to the block paved sun terrace, mature boarders and trees with a sizable lawned garden that surrounds the house, with views overlooking the wooded dell and neighbouring fields.

Boasting five generously proportioned bedrooms, the main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the guest room has its own shower room. There is a further family bathroom providing an abundance of space for your family and guests to feel welcome at the same time.

The double garage with loft above offers ample space for vehicles, while the stable-style storage, over two floors, presents an excellent option for any hobbyist with more space than you will know what to do with!

As if that weren't enough the property also features a half-acre paddock, inviting your pets, and the kids, to roam and frolic in a safe and spacious environment.

Located in one of the most stunning parts of the New Forest, you'll be enchanted by the surrounding natural beauty, with breathtaking landscapes and enchanting wildlife at your doorstep.

Don't miss the chance to call this extraordinary and charming place your home.

Local Schools:
Aged 4-6 - Marchwood Ce Infant School
Aged 7-10 - Marchwood Junior School
Aged 11-16 - Applemore College

The area is renowned for its excellent schools including, The Gregg and King Edward School at Southampton; Hampshire Collegiate at Embley Park, Winchester College and St Swithuns, Ballard School in New Milton and The New Forest Small School in Lyndhurst. Further afield in Salisbury Chafyn Grove, Salisbury Cathedral School and Godolphin. While Dorset boasts Milton Abbey school, Canford, St Mary's School, Shaftsbury and Bryanston.

Useful Information:
EPC - E
Council Tax Band G - £3,726.82 - 2024/25
LPG central heating
For further information use link below;
https://newforest.gov.uk/

Location:
The property lies within the New Forest National Park, close to the Longdown, Ipley and Deerleap Inclosures, ideal for those with walking and equestrian interests.
The A326 which runs between Fawley and the M27 is within a short distance and provides access to Southampton and beyond. Beaulieu Road Station and Ashurst Station are both on the Bournemouth, Southampton, London (Waterloo) line

Pets Considered*

References:
Spotlight (Lettings Management Ltd) will apply for references on behalf of the Landlord using a credit
referencing agency. Typically the referencing company will require you to have an income of 2.5 or 3 times the
rent. Employment reference and or accountant/ personal reference will be typically obtained and forwarded to the Landlord for approval.
Guarantor:
A Landlord may request a guarantor if he/she is not satisfied with the referencing supplied. The
guarantor MUST be resident in the U.K. and typically show an income that will be at least 3 times the rent to pass.

The guarantor will need to agree to guarantee the payment of rent and any other liabilities under the Tenancy.

Council Tax Band: G - £3,726.82 - 2024/25 (New Forest District Council)
Deposit: £3,750
Holding Deposit: £750
Parking options: Off Street
Garden details: Private Garden
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: LPG
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic Tank