2 bed flat to rent

Sable Close, Locks Heath SO31

This bright and comfortable second-floor apartment offers convenient, relaxed living in the heart of Locks Heath. Ideally located close to Locks Heath Shopping Centre, you’ll have everyday essentials right on your doorstep — including Waitrose, a butcher, the doctors surgery, the local library, a chemist and more.
If you enjoy the outdoors, the beautiful River Hamble and a range of stunning coastal walks are just a short stroll away. The property also provides excellent transport links, with easy access to the M27 for straightforward journeys to both Portsmouth and Southampton.
Inside the well-kept block, you’ll find tidy communal areas with both front and rear entrances for added convenience. The apartment comes with an allocated parking space directly outside, with additional on-road parking also available.
Step into the flat and be welcomed by a bright hallway, enhanced by a window that brings in natural light — a feature that instantly makes the home feel warm and inviting. The apartment offers two bedrooms, including a master with a thoughtfully designed built-in wardrobe, complete with hanging space and shelving to help keep everything organised.
The bathroom is generously sized and features a bath with an overhead shower, giving you the flexibility of both a relaxing soak and a quick, refreshing shower. The modern kitchen is clean and well-equipped with an oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and washing machine, and it opens into the comfortable sitting area — perfect for cooking and unwinding in one connected space.
The property is offered fully furnished with all main furniture items included. (Please note: Small electrical items shown in photos, including the television, are not provided.)
This neat, well-presented home is available as soon as referencing and paperwork are completed — meaning you could be settled in time for Christmas.
Please note: The landlord may require the property back after the first 12 months, so this may suit tenants looking for a shorter-term option.
Holding Deposit = £ 300

Security Deposit = £ 1500

Council Tax Band: B (Fareham) £1683.54 per annum (2025/26)

EPC: Currently rated

Affordabillity: You need to be able to prove an annual household income of £39,000 to rent this property.


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Permitted Tenant Payments

Assured Shorthold Tenancies

Holding deposit per tenancy: One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50K per year): Five weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent over £50K per year): Six weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Unpaid Rent: Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost keys/security devices: Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of contract (tenant’s request): £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of sharer (tenant’s request) where agreed with the landlord: £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (tenant’s request) where agreed with the landlord: Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable for the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

For Non Housing Act Tenancies a tenancy set up fee of £500.00 applies.