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A fantastic opportunity to purchase a substantial detached
bungalow available for the first time in over 40 years and offering
considerable potential for further enlargement (STP) close to the
heart of the village.
The property has been lovingly maintained and extended by the
current owner and extends to approximately 1458 sq.ft. and further
benefits from a beautiful mature south facing rear garden, attached
garage and off-road parking. The property is set within the cattle
grid and close proximity of the open forest at Aldridge Hill.
The property enjoys a prime New Forest location on Rhinefield
Road, close to the heart of Brockenhurst village centre. The
village offers a mainline railway station with direct links to
London Waterloo in approximately 90 minutes and a good local
community of shops and restaurants.
The Georgian coastal town of Lymington is only 4 miles to the
south with its famous Saturday country market, extensive yachting
facilities and ferry service to the Isle of Wight. The picturesque
village of Beaulieu lies 7 miles to the East with the marina of
Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River. To the north is the village of
Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 motorway which links to the M3,
giving access to London.
This highly desirable bungalow was built circa 1969 with only
two previous owners and has been extended in recent years to offer
generous accommodation. The entrance hall links all of the
accommodation with a cloakroom and storage cupboards set off
it.
A generous dual aspect living room is set at the rear of the
property overlooking the private rear garden with a door leading
out to the rear terrace. A large bay window and side window allow
for plentiful light. A central feature fireplace benefits from a
living flame gas fire with complimentary stone surround.
The dining room is set adjacent at the rear of the property and
again benefits from views across the garden.
A well fitted modern kitchenbreakfast room is set at the front
of the property with access out to the front gardenorchard and
windows overlooking this pretty area and forest beyond. There is an
extensive range of fitted units and coordinating worksurfaces with
integrated oven and hob with space for a small breakfast table and
chairs.
Set off the hallway there is a modern family bathroom with bath
and shower fitments overhead, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom three is set at the end of this hall which overlooks the
front drive and forest beyond.
A further inner hallway cleverly leads to the three further
bedrooms. The principal bedroom overlooks the rear garden and
offers space for storage. Bedroom two has French doors leading out
to the rear garden with the fourth bedroomoffice overlooking the
front and providing recessed space for a desk and which completes
the accommodation.
The property is set back from the road in a slightly elevated
position accessed via a cattle grid leading onto the driveway which
provides ample off street parking. A single attached garage is set
to one side with electric roller door. A side gate leads to an
enclosed part of the front garden which has previously been used as
a chicken run but is currently laid out as a small orchard with a
plum and pear tree and a useful shed to the side. The remainder of
the front garden features a mature bed of shrubs with ornamental
magnolia tree providing screening and privacy. A further gate from
here leads round to the side and rear garden.
A wonderfully established south facing garden to the rear is a
real feature of this property and has been planted with an array of
shrubs and plants providing colour throughout the seasons including
azaleas and extensive climbing roses. The garden is predominantly
laid to lawn with a summer house set to the rear, a number of
seating areas including a paved terrace abutting the rear of the
property with an attractive walled area. A feature gazebo is set
outside bedroom three with stunning climbing wisteria. The garden
offers a high level of privacy and seclusion as well as a safe
environment for children to play. In total, the grounds extend to
just under 0.25 acre.
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