2 bed flat to rent

Cavendish Drive, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31

This bright top-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 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, with additional visitor's space and nearby on-road parking is also available.
The apartment offers two bedrooms, including a master with a built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. There is also a generously sized bathroom featuring a bath with an overhead shower, giving you the flexibility of both a relaxing soak or a quick, refreshing shower.
The living area is bright with a dual aspect and balcony area – a lovely place to relax on sunny evenings. The modern kitchen is clean and leads to the living area — perfect for cooking and unwinding in one connected space.
The property is offered unfurnished. Please be aware that the loft is not available for use as it is not boarded.
This beautifully presented home is available as soon as referencing and paperwork are completed.
Holding Deposit = £300
Security Deposit = £1500

Council Tax Band: B (Fareham) £1,765.98 per annum (2026/27)
EPC: Currently rated B

Affordability: You need to be able to prove a household income of £39,000 rent this property. (there may be circumstances where the landlord will agree to a let to tenants with a lower household income subject to a guarantor).


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Permitted Tenant Payments

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.

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

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