Property description

This superb Victorian semi-detached cottage dates as early as 1876. Nestled in a residential area backing onto open forest, yet still within walking distance of the centre of Lyndhurst, the property offers convenience as well as the appealing New Forest lifestyle. The property is also the finished product of a quality and conscientious refurbishment which complements its own heritage and immediate surroundings.

Approaching the front of the property the character is immediately noticeable, with an oak cleft-fenced cottage garden, very individual handcrafted oak gate and front door complete with stained glass.Immediately behind the front door is the entrance hallway, right of which leads to the first level and left of which leads into the main reception area of the house. Throughout the property there is a quality of craftsmanship and original period features which becomes obvious on entry to the property. In the lounge area is a large brick and timber fireplace with a wood burner installed, and opposite is what is currently being used as the dining area.

Moving towards the dining area the spaciousness of the cottage becomes apparent; the current owners describing it as ‘a tardis.’Past the dining area is the kitchen finished with oak cabinets, country cottage tiling, granite-effect worktops and a ceramic tile floor. The kitchen was designed with functionality in mind as each area conveniently adjoins another for food storage, prep, cooking, serving and socialising at the breakfast bar. The featured products include one regular oven, one combination oven, a five ring gas hob with stainless steel splash back and extractor hood, built in fridge and built in freezer, granite composite sink with mixer tap and points for washers and dishwashers. The combi-boiler and side door to the garden are also found in the kitchen.

 Outside the majority of the garden is currently brick paved with potted plants in order to remain low maintenance and catches the suns rotation most of the day meaning it is a complete suntrap. The area benefits from a side access from to the front of the property, a log store and large shed come summer-house which measures 4.3 by 2.4 meters in size. This is insulated and has an electricity supply and though currently being used as a workshop and for storage this outbuilding could easily become an office or other workplace, such as a studio. Beyond the garden the property enjoys being 200 yards away from open Forest and backs onto a golf course; something the current owner takes great advantage of being a keen dog-owner, breeder and walker .

On the first level of the property and to the left of the upstairs landing is the first bedroom, currently considered the master bedroom. This room is situated at the front of the property and as a result enjoys views of the adjacent common land and sports ground. The windows throughout the property are all large in size to allow for maximum natural lighting and in here there is no exception, the room is bright and airy and benefits from the morning sunlight. There is a traditional cast iron Victorian fire place and the room happily accommodates a large wardrobe, a king sized bed, two bedside tables and a dressing table with room to spare and further space for built-in storage to be added.

Beside the first bedroom is the bathroom, which due to the current owners preferences has only a large shower that runs off the combi boiler, providing an unlimited supply mains pressure hot water, although with reconfiguration there is ample space for the inclusion of a bath should this be preferred. Once again great care has been taken by the owners to use and fit products that are in keeping with the properties age. The toilet and hand basin are both of a typical heritage-style and the heated towel rail pays homage to the original type of Victorian radiator. The bathroom is tiled where appropriate and the floor finished with a quality oak vinyl which anyone would believe is a real hardwood floor.To the rear of the landing is a generously sized airing/ storage cupboard and beyond that the second bedroom which is also double-sized. This bedroom benefits from having a double aspect to allow for plenty of light to stream in, and the bedroom looks out over the garden to the side and the rear of the property. Living up to its reputation as a ‘tardis’ all of the rooms in this property are of generous sizes, and this bedroom will comfortably accommodate a double bed and additional furniture.Back on the landing is the smart and super functional set of cutaway stairs from Sweden. These allow for a fixed stairway to the second level of the house without the stairs feeling too steep to ascend or descend. Here you will find the third bedroom which is currently being used as a study but will also accommodate a double bed. Two velux windows to the front provide elevated views of the common ground, sports field and road, and allow for more light. Feeling slightly partitioned from the rest of the house this room is very peaceful.

 The historic market town of Lyndhurst offers a diverse range of groups and activities to capture those interested. It offers good local amenities such as small supermarket, post office and bank and many more individual boutique shops, restaurants and cafes. For more extensive facilities Totton is a 10 minute drive from Lyndhurst, and Southampton 10 minutes beyond that. Brockenhurst which is the largest village by population in The New Forest area is located within 3.9 miles and it offers traditional country pubs, lovely cafes, gift shops and there is also a mainline railway link to London. The coastal town of Bournemouth is within 30 minutes travel by car and it offers a beautiful beach, great shops, restaurants, schools and the ever so popular University. Within a very short travelling distance you will find the marina town of Lymington which also offers great dinning and other extensive facilities.

The school catchment area is very diverse, but the primary choice tends to be Lyndhurst and Bartley junior schools, Hounsdown secondary school and Brockenhurst College, with excellent bus links.The property is double-glazed throughout, has mains gas, water and drainage. Is on tax band D and falls within The New Forest District Council.