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A charming, recently re-furbished detached threefour-bedroom
cottage in the heart of the New Forest, situated a short drive away
from the popular village of Burley with direct forest access to the
front and beautifully landscaped rear gardens. This forest fronting
cottage benefits from a beautifully landscaped garden and off-road
parking for ample cars.
THE SITUATION
The property is located on Forest Road and has the benefit of
the open forest directly on its doorstep. The village of Bransgore
lies on the edge of the New Forest, within easy reach by car of
popular beaches and the towns of Christchurch and Bournemouth. The
village boasts a well-regarded primary school, sports field and
childrenās playground, as well as many woodland walks nearby. The
nearby picturesque village of Burley boasts a range of boutique
shops, restaurants, a dispensing GP surgery and two public houses.
Burley also enjoys an active village community with a village hall,
cricket club and a popular 9 hole golf course. There is also a farm
shop in the nearby village of Bashley, as well as several award
winning hotels and restaurants within close proximity.
THE PROPERTY
Entering the property through an enclosed porch which leads into
the sitting room, the good-sized sitting room benefits from dual
aspect views to the rear and the front of the property, and has an
exposed brick feature wall with working gas fired log burner.
Leading from the sitting room is the snug, this also features an
exposed brick wall with log burner and a single aspect view to the
front of the property. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the
property with French doors out to the rear patio and garden.
A newly fitted modern shaker style kitchen compromises a range
of base and wall units with work tops over, a central island with
breakfast bar and newly fitted appliances. There is a utility room
with additional sink and space for washerdryer, as well as storage
cupboards and an adjoining downstairs WC.
Leading on from here is a light and airy Orangery with views
onto the rear gardens.
A beautiful oak staircase leads up to the first floor where to
your left the impressive principal bedroom can be found. The
principal bedroom, with high ceilings and exposed beams, benefits
from views over the garden with an en suite comprising of a walk-in
shower, low level WC and hand basin.
To this level there are a further three bedrooms and a family
bathroom including a fitted bath with shower head, low level WC and
wash basin.
Agents Note: Since purchasing the property, the current vendors
have replaced the windows throughout.
GROUNDS & GARDENS
Entering through a five bar gate from the open forest onto the
gravel driveway, there is ample space for off road parking and a
single garage. The front of the property is bordered by hedgerow,
which creates an element of seclusion and privacy. The area in
front of the hedgerow has grass paths between flower beds and a
range of mature shrubs and trees. Access to the rear garden can be
gained from both sides of the property.
The good-sized rear garden is beautifully designed, laid to
upper and lower lawn linked by a bridge over an artificial stream
which surrounds the lower lawn. The garden also benefits from a
beautiful array of mature shrubs, trees and a terrace area at the
front of the garden which provides a perfect place for al fresco
dining. Behind the garage there is a good-sized garden office and
green house. All of the outbuildings benefit from lighting and
power supply.
SERVICES
Energy Performance Rating: D
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
All mains services connected
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