Property description

Occupying a most idyllic elevated position overlooking private gardens of 1.2 acres amidst a beautiful unspoilt sylvan backdrop is this pretty character home located upon a quiet country lane within a popular New forest village.

Owners Comments
“Eadens Cottage has provided the most wonderful of country retreats yet is still only 15 minutes from the centre of Southampton, London Waterloo links and Southampton Airport.”

“Since extending the kitchen we have enjoyed the social aspect of family meal times and in the summer, opening the doors to the patio giving it a Mediterranean flavour.”

Introduction
With origins dating back to the 1950’s, this attractive cottage has been extended and modernised in recent years by the current owners to create a contemporary styling whilst preserving the integrity of its era and enjoying the brightest of aspect with many of the rooms enjoying dual or triple aspects.The undoubted central hub of the home is the impressive kitchen breakfast room which features trifold doors opening onto the delightful sun patio, whilst the master bedroom suite enjoys an exceptional ensuite wet room and a wonderful sun balcony earning views across the stunning surrounding scenery. The rest of the accommodation is equally charming with ideal social flow and generous living space.Although situated in a countryside setting within a designated conservation area within the New Forest village of Bartley, Eadens Cottage offers excellent commuter links, by road, rail and air and benefits from well regarded local schooling both within the state and private sectors.

Description
The heart of this home is the impressive kitchen dining room, open plan in styling with attractive sandstone flooring and underfloor heating, enjoying a bright triple aspect enhanced by expansive tri fold doors opening directly onto the extensive stone terrace to create an alfresco feel and wonderful social flow. Serving as an ideal informal or formal dining venue with built in corner seating and storage, the room flows into the kitchen area comprising a range of base level contemporary kitchen units incorporating twin ovens, one being pyrolitic self cleaning, an inset induction hob and dishwasher. A spacious utility room supplements the kitchen space offering further storage, a large pantry space and plumbing for appliances with a door accessing the covered porch to the rear gardens.The cosy family room, offers triple windows to the side and a large cupboard and leads to the main entrance hall which allows delightful views over the garden via a feature glazed door with adjacent glazed panels. A further reception room can be utilised as the fourth bedroom or as currently, serving as a study, and is adjacent to the contemporary fitted cloakroom . The sitting room is afforded much natural light via French doors to the terrace, a pretty bay window and further window overlooking the gardens, Centred upon a cosy stone open fireplace, this room can be enjoyed in all seasons, Stairs leads to the first floor vaulted landing hosting a large walk in wardrobe, a hayloft style attic and airing cupboard. The master bedroom suite is impressive enjoying direct access onto a private roof terrace with glass screens enabling picturesque views over the varied landscapes. This room also benefits from a stylish wet room, accommodating large bath and shower areas with contemporary white sanitary ware and attractive limestone and seashell tiling. Two further dual aspect spacious bedrooms are serviced by an equally stylish family bathroom.

Outside
A five bar gate opens onto a sweeping gravel driveway with large parking and turning areas. The cottage is positioned to the rear of the wonderfully unspoilt gardens, backing onto private woodland and slightly elevated to enjoy the views. Particularly serene and tranquil, the setting and gardens are stunning, secluded and predominantly lawned interspersed with mature deciduous and fir trees with established flowering shrubs and flower borders. Towards the rear of the garden is a large productive fruit cage and timber store leading to light woodland at the bottom. Adjacent to the house, accessible from the sitting room and kitchen, is a large paved terrace providing an exceptional outside entertaining and relaxation venue allowing views down the garden to the countryside beyond.

Location
Eadens Cottage enjoys a private position upon a quiet country lane, within the thriving New Forest village of Bartley which is well provided for in amenities centring upon a well regarded local school, post office, shop, pharmacy and public house whilst also providing easy access to the open New Forest and its wealth of recreational pursuits. Commuter links are ideal, just minutes from the M27 network, close to the Ashurst railway station with direct links to London Waterloo and just a few minutes drive to two international airports. Local schooling is excellent, with a choice of highly regarded local state and private schools within a short distance.

Agents Notes
The property is served by oil fired central heating, the external boiler having been replaced 2008, with underfloor heating in the kitchen and utility room. The windows have all been replaced with elegant painted hardwood double glazed windows in keeping with the character of the cottage and drainage is via a septic tank. We understand that the property is also allowed access to the neighbouring trust land of five acres of unspoilt woodland, ideal for dog walking, There is outstanding planning permission for the erection of a barn style garage.

Property Features :

• Pretty 1950´s four bedroom cottage
• Stunning 1.2 acre woodland plot
• Stylish wooden double glazed windows and doors
• Impressive master bedroom suite with private roof terrace and ensuite wet room
• Open plan kitchen breakfast room with tri folding doors to stone patio terrace

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