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A substantial detached four bedroom, two bathroom chalet
bungalow in a peaceful hamlet nestled in the New Forest. The
property offers versatile living with the addition of a one bedroom
self contained annexe and a separate garden lodge. The annexe is
ideal as a holiday let, multi generational living or additional
accommodation for the family. Energy Performance Rating: D
Occupying a rural position in the quiet hamlet of Portmore, a
five minute drive from Lymington and within walking distance of the
open forest, this family home offers a private position with a
delightful garden. The unspoilt New Forest National Park lies
just half a mile to the north and offers endless walks, rides and
cycling. Lymington is renowned as a centre for sailing with several
clubs and deep water marinas all offering access to the Solent and
beyond. Brockenhurst is just under 6 miles away and offers direct
main line rail services to London Waterloo.
The property currently provides a high degree of flexible living
and has been separated into a main home and a one bedroom self
contained annexe. There is also a separate garden lodge with its
own garden area including a hot tub and outside shower.
The entrance hall to the main home is a generous and welcoming
space with exposed wooden floors and internal doors leading to the
principal rooms. To the rear of the property is a modern
kitchenbreakfast room which enjoys views and access out to the
south facing rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a
comprehensive range of modern high gloss wall and base units with a
breakfast bar area and space for a range cooker. Adjacent to the
kitchen is the dual aspect diningsitting room which is light and
spacious and has French doors opening out onto the rear patio.
There is a large utility room at the front of the property with
space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer as well
as ample storage room. There is potential here to convert this room
into an ensuite to bedroom 1, another bedroom, or a secondary
reception room if required. A modern shower room with fitted vanity
unit completes the ground floor accommodation to the main
house.
Stairs rise to the first floor where there are two double
bedrooms, one with a large walk in wardrobe. Both bedrooms share
the family bathroom.
Part of the house has been adapted to create a self contained
one bedroom annexe which comprises its own entrance door, utility
space, kitchenette, living room, double bedroom and shower room.
This area can be easily brought back into the main home if
required.
The large garden lodge is the latest addition, having been
completed in 2020. The lodge has two rooms with doors leading to a
private terrace area. There is a modern shower room and separate
WC. The private terrace offers space for the hot tub and benefits
from both an outside shower as well as a seating area to enjoy
those long summer evenings.
The property is set well back from the lane with mature hedging
and five bar wooden gates. You approach the property across the
large gravel carriage driveway providing ample parking. There is a
separate pedestrian access which leads down to the garden lodge and
a large lock up work shop. The main rear garden is laid mainly to
lawn with some areas of interest including a peaceful Zen garden,
paths to the garden lodge and to the annexe and a large gravelled
storage area. Both the annexe and the garden lodge both enjoy their
own private garden space and outdoor storage facility.
Services
Energy Performance Rating: D Current: 68 Potential: 82
Council Tax Band: F
Mains fresh water, electricity and gas
Private drainage
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