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
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Available: Immediately
Appliances: Not supplied
Monthly rent: £825.00
Holding Deposit: £190.38
5 weeks’ deposit (secured with the DPS at the start of the tenancy): £951.92
PROPERTY OFFERED:
To let unfurnished on an Assured Periodic Tenancy at a rent of £825.00 per calendar month.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application Stage
- Complete the application form
- Provide photographic identification (e.g. passport or driving licence, alongside a birth certificate)
- Provide proof of current address (e.g. council tax bill, utility bill, or bank statement dated within the past 3 months)
Holding Deposit
Pay a holding deposit of one week’s rent, which will be credited against the applicant’s final balance upon approval following the required checks/references.
The holding deposit will be refunded to the applicant where:
- The landlord withdraws from the application process
- The applicant and landlord fail to enter into a tenancy agreement within 14 days
The holding deposit will not be refunded where:
a) The applicant withdraws from the application process before contracts are signed
b) The applicant does not pass Right to Rent or UK sanctions checks
c) The applicant provides false or misleading information, and the landlord or agent is reasonably entitled to take this into account when deciding whether to grant a tenancy
d) The applicant notifies the landlord or letting agent within 14 days of paying the holding deposit that they do not wish to enter into a tenancy agreement
e) The landlord or agent takes all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement within 14 days, but the applicant fails to do so
Credit Checks / References / Right to Rent / UK Sanctions Checks
Upon receipt of the holding deposit, we will carry out credit checks, obtain references from current or previous landlords, confirm employment and affordability, and conduct Right to Rent checks. The results will be reported to your prospective landlord.
The agent is also required to verify the identity of the applicant. The applicant agrees to provide proof of identification and relevant information to assist 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.
Before the Tenancy Starts
- Pay one month’s rent (in advance)
- Pay a deposit equivalent to five weeks’ rent (secured with the Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) for the duration of the tenancy)
Payments During the Tenancy
- Gas, electricity, water, telephone, broadband, television licence, and council tax (as applicable)
- £50.00 (inc. VAT) for changes to the tenancy agreement
- Interest on late rent at 3% above the Bank of England base rate
- £50.00 (inc. VAT) for the reasonable cost of replacing lost keys/security devices
- Any unpaid rent or reasonable costs associated with early termination
- Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act
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.