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A stunning four bedroom traditional thatched cottage, set in an
idyllic forest location, on the outskirts of Lyndhurst.
The property offers beautifully appointed accommodation
throughout and further benefits from a part walled private
southerly garden, garaging with off road parking and direct access
onto the New Forest National Park with views towards Boltons Bench
and the cricket green. The cottage has zero emissions, having been
upgraded recently with solar panels and a High Temperature heat
pump.
The property is perfectly situated on the open forest with far
reaching views, a five minute walk from the comprehensive amenities
of Lyndhurst. The village is centrally located in the New
Forest with easy access to a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
Southampton is nine miles away, with its excellent shopping
facilities. There is easy access to London via the M27 and M3, as
well as a good train service from three local train stations, all
within a ten minute drive.
The Property:
The cottage is recognised as a non-designated heritage asset. It
has been renovated and extended in recent times to a particularly
high specification, whilst carefully retaining its character, and
now offers superb accommodation to suit a number of buyer
requirements with well configured and light rooms. The property
retains many period features including exposed beams and brickwork,
and has been refitted with quality sage green aluminium framed
double glazing and under floor heating to the ground floor. The
thatch has been well maintained and part replaced in recent times.
The property also features attractive internal doors with
individual stained glass panels.
A covered storm porch leads to the main entrance into a generous
reception hall which benefits from an exposed brick fireplace with
inset woodburning stove with an oak stair case leading up to first
floor. From here a step leads down to the rear hall which has a
door out to the outside terrace. A cloakroom is set from here and a
further door leads into the kitchen.
A cosy triple aspect sitting room is set to one side of the
hallway with French doors leading out to the side garden and wooden
tile effect flooring. A central fireplace with wooden mantel houses
an inset electric wood burner.
Across the hallway the snug is set offering a further fireplace
with exposed brick and an electric effect wood burner. A charming
seating area is set at the front of this room with dual aspects
overlooking the open forest and cricket pitch in front. A large
walk in storage cupboard is set to the side and a step leads down
into the kitchen.
The kitchen is an outstanding feature of the cottage with an
extensive range of wooden soft grey units from ‘Winchester
Kitchens’ with the benefit of a kitchen island with coordinating
wooden units set under quartz worksurfaces. Integrated appliances
include a double oven, dishwasher, induction hob with extractor set
over and space for a fridge freezer. The kitchen has an elegant,
tiled floor running through to the extended dining area which is
set under a large roof lantern allowing for plentiful light with
bifold doors providing access out to the side terrace and garden
with additional windows and views across the garden and paddock
beyond.
The first floor landing provides access to all bedrooms and
family bathroom.
The principal bedroom is set to one side of the landing which
has elevated views over the side garden and features double built
in wardrobes and useful eaves storage. A modern ensuite shower room
is set from here and offers a walk in shower cubicle, WC, wash and
basin with tiled surrounds.
A rear bedroom provides access to a walk in airing cupboard and
benefits from views across the paddocks to the rear. Set at the
front of the cottage there are two additional bedrooms with the
larger dual aspect bedroom offering a dressing area with superb,
elevated views across the open forest and cricket pitch beyond.
Grounds & Gardens:
The delightful gardens wrap around the property with a picket
fence at the front bordering the open forest with roaming ponies
and donkeys. A gate opens to a path leading down to the main
entrance into the property.
Lawns wrap around to the side and rear gardens with interspersed
paving, magnolia tree and flower beds with mature planting. The
attractive rear garden offers a terrace abutting the kitchen ideal
for seating and dining with ornamental trees and mature shrubs. A
feature of the garden is the walled section, which provides a
secluded additional parcel of ‘secret’ garden accessed via steps
down from the main lawn. The area to the rear of the garage offers
additional outbuildings including storage sheds, summer house and
potting shed with composting area.
A detached double garage is set to the side with parking in
front and to the side which is accessed via double gates.
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