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"A versatile five bedroom detached country house set in approximately 3 acres of beautiful bluebell lined woodland with tracts of open lawn, tennis court and a modern timber garage complex, located close to the open forest in Shirley Holms mid way between the Georgian coastal market town of Lymington and the New Forest villages of Sway and Brockenhurst with its main line train station with direct links to London Waterloo. approx. 1hr 35 mins .

The well proportioned accommodation combines original Cob construction character charm with traditional brick built elevations incorporating a welcoming entrance hall with standalone wood burning stove and an associated WC, a delightful open plan farmhouse style kitchen with Belfast sink and integrated appliances including a double oven, a clearly defined dining area with built in cupboards and double doors onto the terrace, a dual aspect snug, boot room and separate utility room.

Forming part of the original cob cottage, a fine dining room centred around a feature fireplace opens into a bright and spacious dual aspect sitting room with box bay window to the side and an open fireplace. A useful ground floor guest suite comprising a dual aspect double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a Fired Earth ensuite wet room.

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Overhead on the first floor the landing provides space for an office area which opens to three double bedrooms with delightful garden views all served by a family bathroom and an impressive dual aspect principal suite with walk through dressing room and vibrant Fired Earth bathroom en suite.

The stunning gardens include a sunny south facing terrace and lawn to the rear with a backdrop of mature shrubs and trees, whilst to the front of the property a sweeping drive leads to a sizable timber garage complex with EV charge point, open lawn with flowerbed borders, a hard court tennis court surrounded by beautiful bluebell and daffodil carpeted woodland.

Situation Apple Tree Cottage is located in Shirley Holms approximately 2.5 mile east of the forest village of Sway. Situated on Jealous Lane the property lies between the Georgian market town of Lymington about 3 miles , with its river, marinas and yacht clubs, and Brockenhurst about 3.5 miles that has a mainline rail connection to London Waterloo. The forest at Shirley Holms, being part of the New Forest National Park, affords miles of countryside suitable for walking and riding.

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