Property description
Set in beautiful gardens approaching a quarter of an acre is this period cottage dating back to the early 1900's brimming with charm and character features typical of its era including stripped pine gate latch doors, ornamental fireplaces, exposed brickwork and beams.
Owners Comments
"We have loved every part of the last 26 years in our lovely home. Having the forest on our doorstep is a dream with miles of beautiful walks to enjoy along with an abundance of forest animals.''
''The peace and tranquillity of our garden makes it the most perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea any time of the day or glass of wine on a summer's evening.''
Introduction
Beautifully dressed, the light and airy accommodation offers three generous bedrooms featuring built in storage served by a family bathroom with the ground floor boasting three reception rooms, a shower room and a cottage style kitchen/breakfast room. The cottage enjoys direct forest access with miles of stunning walks and scenery on the doorstep adjacent to the famous Bramshaw Golf Course and two well regarded public houses in the village.
Description
A solid oak front door with leaded glass insert opens into the charming entrance hall with original quarry tiled flooring and stripped pine gate latch doors leading to the reception rooms. The extended dual aspect sitting room centres upon an open fireplace with raised tiled hearth, oak block flooring and side door to the garden. A well proportioned family room enjoys a log burning stove and fitted units either side of the chimney breast and enjoys stunning views over farmland and countryside. Glass panelled French doors open to the bright and airy dining room flooded with light from a sky light and window overlooking the garden. The cottage style kitchen/breakfast room affords ample space for a dining table and chairs and is fitted with a range of cream fronted wall and base units with a solid beech work surface over. Integrated appliances include an eye level Bosch double oven, halogen four burner hob, plumbing for a washing machine and space for white goods. An exposed brick pillar and solid oak beams open to a lobby with access through to the dining room and shower room. The first floor landing serves three double bedrooms all benefiting from built in wardrobes and ornamental fireplaces and served by a family bathroom with white suite.
Outside
The property is situated along a quiet country lane and approached via a five bar gate onto the gravel parking area. The beautiful cottage gardens extend to approximately a quarter of an acre of sculpted areas of lawn flanked by well stocked colourful flower beds, mature shrubs and trees. A verdant hedgerow creates a wonderfully private outdoor space with a pedestrian gate and steps to the front garden and front door. To the rear of the garden an extensive vegetable garden offers numerous raised beds, greenhouse, shed and a brick built garden store with power and light.
Agents Notes
The cottage benefits from oil fired central heating and shared private drainage via a septic tank.
Location
The New Forest village of Bramshaw is positioned in the heart of the New Forest National Park and is surrounded by acres of stunning countryside. Bramshaw and is well known for the two well regarded public houses , The Green Dragon and The Bell as well as Bramshaw Golf Club which claims to be the oldest course in Hampshire. Local amenities are available in the neighbouring villages of Landford and Wellow with the proximity of the M27 making this an ideal location for commuters allowing easy access to London and the South Coast.
Property Features :
- Period semi-detached three bedroom cottage
- Stunning cottage garden approaching a quarter of an acre
- Enviably positioned with direct forest access
- Three light and airy reception rooms and kitchen /breakfast room
- Offering scope for extension subject to the usual planning consents