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A rare opportunity to purchase this beautifully presented New
Forest cottage which is steeped in history and has been loving
maintained and modernised whilst retaining many original features,
dating back to the late 1700‘s. Suters Cottage occupies undeniably
one of the best forest locations offering a plethora of far
reaching views over the surrounding idyllic countryside and is set
in approximately 8.5 acres of glorious grounds and gardens. EPR:
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From the centre of Burley proceed north to the A31 turning east
towards Southampton. Exit at Junction 1 of the M27 taking the third
exit towards Cadnam. Take the third exit at the next roundabout
towards Lyndhurst and then after about 1 mile, turn right,
signposted Minstead. Continue on this road to until you reach the
Trusty Servant and take the first right onto Football Green and
then take the first left onto Bull Road. Follow this road for
approximately two miles and take the gravel drive on you left
signposted Suters Cottage. Minstead has a vibrant community, a
village hall, pub (The Trusty Servant), botanical gardens, and a
Norman church. There is direct access onto the open forest
providing a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and
riding. Lyndhurst is approximately a seven-minute drive away and is
the largest village within the New Forest. It is a popular tourist
location with many independent shops, art galleries, cafés,
restaurants, pubs and hotels. Southampton is a vibrant, modern city
which has the popular West Quay shopping centre and many
attractions.
The surrounding areas of Southampton and Winchester have a wide
selection of well-respected private schools along with several
others across the Dorset border. Communications are excellent with
access to the A31 westbound at Malwood, the M27 eastbound at
Cadnam, and within easy reach of Southampton Parkway station giving
a link to London Waterloo within 1 hour and 10 minutes. The coastal
resort town of Bournemouth is also only a short drive
away.
Entering the property through into the entrance hall which
provides access to all principal rooms on the ground floor and has
a staircase leading up to the first floor. To the left lies the
sitting room, a spacious room with an abundance of character,
exposed beams and feature fireplace.
Further to this is the garden room which provides access to the
rear garden through French doors. Access can also be gained to the
dining room which flows through to the kitchen beyond. The kitchen
is fully fitted with high and low level units, space for kitchen
appliances and has slate flooring throughout.
Further to this level is a ground floor bedroom, which in turn
could be utilised as study or as an additional reception room and a
downstairs cloakroom. To the first floor there are a further three
good sized double bedrooms all with fabulous views over the
surrounding countryside and the family bathroom and separate shower
room.
The property is approached by a sweeping private driveway where
there is a five bar timber gate providing access to the court yard
and offers ample off road parking for numerous vehicles. The
property has a variety of outbuildings including a car port, large
barn with additional accommodation and equestrian facilities
including a stable yard with three loose boxes and direct access
onto the forest providing unlimited riding.
The grounds and gardens have been separated by post and rail
fencing into individual paddocks one of which featuring a field
shelter. The gardens also benefit from a wild pond and an array of
mature trees and shrubs.
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