Property description

SUMMARY * * * NO ONWARD CHAIN * * * Early 19th century detached thatch cottage in the heart of the New Forest with separate detached lodge house and large studio/converted garage on 0.25 acre. A rare opportunity to own this beautifully renovated and refurbished character Thatch and Lodge House within landscaped grounds and occupying a prime position in this picturesque village of North Gorley on the outskirts of Ringwood and Fordingbridge on the edge of the New Forest National Park. The current owners enjoy an income from letting the cottage for short breaks and the property is presented immaculately throughout with a combination of centrally heated radiators and underfloor heating. The cottage enjoys open views towards the new forest over a village green and is located nearby to a charming quintessential country pub, award winning restaurant and the ever popular 'Gorley Tea Rooms'.  

HALLWAY A traditional canopy thatch entrance with wall mounted post box and leaded light solid wood door. The entrance hallway opens up to a wonderful Dining Area; 

DINING AREA 14' 11" x 8' 11" (4.55m x 2.72m) A beautifully naturally lit room, double glazed with aspect to both the rear and the front views of the forest. A characteristically low set exposed beam ceiling, charming Inglenook with fitted Wood Burning Stove. Built in cupboard via latch style door. Flagstone tiled floor with underfloor heating. 

CLOAKROOM/UTILITY A modern fitted cloakroom with low flush WC and wash hand basin and equipped to serve as a Utility to the main kitchen. 

LOUNGE 14' 11" x 13' 6" (4.55m x 4.11m) A spacious room capturing the natural light. Double glazed windows offering beautiful views towards the forest. High set exposed beam ceiling. Fitted cupboard for storage, housing TV equipment with tidy away adjustable bracket, further adjacent cupboard offering additional storage and electric meters. Double glazed twin doors open to; 

CONSERVATORY A traditionally built conservatory with double glazed windows giving aspect to the rear garden. Fitted blinds to roof glass. Double doors to rear garden. 

KITCHEN 14' 11" x 8' 9" (4.55m x 2.67m) A refitted well equipped modern kitchen with a 'Belfast Style' sink and a range of base level cupboards and wall mounted units in oak effect under 'star light' granite top work surfaces. Integrated fridge/freezer, wine chiller, and dishwasher. Range Style Cooker. Cupboard housing recently fitted gas fire boiler acting for the hot water and central heating system via LPG gas. A dual aspect kitchen with double glazed windows to the side and towards the front forest views. Concealed display and worktop lighting, beam ceiling and tiled floor. 

TURNING STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR  

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 14' 11" x 13' 8" (4.55m x 4.17m) A beautiful Master Bedroom with the benefit of double glazed windows offering fabulous views towards the forest and also the well tended and landscaped rear gardens. Two built in wardrobes. Door gives access to; 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM A contemporary fitted thermostatic shower suite in a combination of chrome and glass with low flush WC, wash hand basin and chrome ladder style towel rail. 

BEDROOM TWO 14' 7" x 7' 7" (4.44m x 2.31m) A large double glazed window benefitting from views towards the forest and green. Built in wardrobe via a latch style door. 

BEDROOM THREE 10' 1" x 8' 11" (3.07m x 2.72m) A double glazed window with views overlooking the rear gardens. Built in wardrobe. 

MAIN BATHROOM A contemporary suite in white and chrome furnishings, offering a panelled bath with fitted thermostatic shower and glass shower screen. Low flush WC and wash hand basin. A double glazed window with aspect to rear, tiled walls and floor. 

STUDIO/CONVERTED GARAGE 12' 10" x 9' 6" (3.91m x 2.9m) A fully equipped Studio with Ensuite Shower Room and double glazed windows formerly the garage which has been converted. Further and additional;



UTILITY AREA



Fitted with roll top work surfaces, space and plumbing for washing machine and further white appliances. Double glazed windows overlooking rear garden.  

DETACHED LODGE A one bedroom detached lodge within a screened and landscaped private garden. The Lodge has a large Sitting Room with open plan kitchen and double glazed patio doors with aspect to own privately screened garden area and patio. The kitchen is a modern well fitted kitchen with good range of base level cupboards and overhead units. Fitted with electric oven and hob and integrated dishwasher. Plumbing for washing machine. An inner hallway gives access to Bedroom and modern fitted Shower Room. Double glazed with electric heating and providing the perfect ancillary lodge house for extended family or additional letting unit. 

EXTERNALLY The approach to the cottage is via a country road across a village green. To the front of the cottage there is a low boundary wall with paddock pedestrian gate and shingled area. A five bar paddock style gate gives access to a shingled driveway and a rear OFF ROAD PARKING AREA which provided the access to the currently converted STUDIO/GARAGE.  

REAR GARDEN The rear garden has been landscaped and sectioned to provide a lawned area for the cottage and privately screened area for the lodge. The garden is regularly maintained and tended with a variety of mature shrubs, conifers and well stocked flower borders. The gardens offer a high degree of seclusion by the mature trees on the boundaries and a shingled path offers access to the back lodge. There is a large outside shed ideal for storage swell as two further sheds and covered area for wood storage and fire fuel. Outside lighting and water supply for garden. Access to sceptic tank for regular maintenance and LPG Gas Tank.