4 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautiful 4-bedroom thatched cottage in an outstanding New Forest location yet just a short 5-minute walk to Lyndhurst High
Street and its amenities.
This charming home is set in well-kept private gardens approaching 1/4 of an acre, situated in a prestigious location overlooking and
adjoining the beautiful New Forest.

The cottage originally dates from the mid-18th century and has been carefully and respectfully upgraded to keep its original character but offer contemporary elements with exposed beams and brickwork. Although the cottage has been extended, care has been taken to ensure the room sizes remain in proportion to its period character resulting in a cosy, comfortable feel, typical of a cottage of its type. The accommodation totals 1,708 sq. ft internally.

Upon entering the cottage, you are welcomed by a spacious yet cosy entrance hall, featuring a large fireplace with a traditional wood burning stove, and views through to the back garden. This is the oldest part of the cottage. An oak staircase leads to the first
floor. A step down then leads to the lower hall which features a downstairs cloakroom and a fully glazed door to the south facing garden which matches the sage green aluminium double glazing throughout.
To the left of the main hall is a comfortable, triple aspect sitting room providing views of the forest and the garden. In addition to a brick fireplace there is a fully glazed door providing access to the garden.
To the right of the main hall is the snug, another comfortable and cosy reception room. The front of the snug is double aspect and a very relaxing place to take in the views of the forest. A coat cupboard leads off the snug.

An outstanding feature of the cottage is the kitchen which can be reached from either the snug or the lower hall. There is a large kitchen island with storage units beneath and bar stool seating, and integrated appliances including microwave, double oven,
dishwasher and induction hob with a stand-alone fridge freezer. Beyond the kitchen is a dining area set beneath a large, triple glazed lantern with decorative ceiling lights. Access to the garden patio is via bi-fold doors. The compact utility room is off the kitchen, housing washing machine and tumble drier.
Upstairs is the landing which leads to the 4 bedrooms and the family bathroom, all having far reaching views over the forest. At the end of the landing is a double bedroom with en-suite, including built-in wardrobes and a storage area.
Adjacent to this is a front facing bedroom with beautiful views over the forest. Opposite is the family bathroom and next to this is the south facing rear bedroom, off which is the airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.
The 4th bedroom is the largest with double aspect views over the forest and a dressing area.

Garden
The well-kept south facing garden wraps around the cottage with a picket fence bordering the forest. Two steps down take you to the landscaped designed lower garden.
In addition to two garden sheds and a log cabin there is a large double garage with boarded loft providing storage, and hosting the
solar panels and batteries which help keep the cottage energy bills low.

Location
This beautiful, 18th century traditional thatched cottage is perfectly located, within a stone’s throw of Bolton’s bench and within a short 5 min walk of Lyndhurst shops. From the front gate you can take a stroll through the New Forest to experience the peace,
tranquillity and natural beauty of its ancient woodlands, open moors and ponies roaming free. Turning right at the front gate, a short walk brings you to the Pondhead Inclosure, a wonderful haven for wildlife and plants.

Access
By car
From motorways or Southampton, take the A35 through Ashurst towards Lyndhurst, thus avoiding the
Lyndhurst one-way traffic.
By Train
There are 3 mainline rail stations a short drive away: Brockenhurst, the Beaulieu Road station (just down the road) and
Ashurst, from where you can board a train to Waterloo in 90 mins. The distance and time to drive from the cottage to
each railway station is as follows:
Ashurst: 2.6 miles, 5 mins
Beaulieu Road: 3.1 miles, 6 mins
Brockenhurst: 4.3 miles, 10 mins
Tenure Freehold
Council Tax Band G
Total Inc outbuildings 2546 sq. ft